Daily comment 13.12.2024

Stock Indices

  • S&P 500: The S&P 500 is slightly up today, driven by gains in the tech sector as investors anticipate upcoming inflation data and Federal Reserve decisions. The energy sector remains under pressure due to declining oil prices​
  • NASDAQ: The NASDAQ shows moderate gains, supported by interest in artificial intelligence and semiconductor stocks, though uncertainty about future interest rate policies persists​
  • European Markets: European markets are mixed. Indices in Germany and France are fluctuating amid recession fears and ECB policy expectations. Tech stocks remain stable, while energy stocks decline​
  • Asian Markets: Asian markets closed mixed. Japan’s Nikkei rose on strong earnings reports, while Chinese markets face downward pressure due to weak economic data and geopolitical concerns​.

Cryptocurrencies

  • Bitcoin (BTC): Bitcoin is trading around $65,500, maintaining stability despite volatility. Optimism surrounding potential spot ETF approvals in the U.S. is supporting price levels​
  • Ethereum (ETH): Ethereum hovers around $3,500, showing a positive trend driven by Layer 2 developments and increased interest in decentralized applications​
  • Altcoins: Solana (SOL) is up to $145, and Cardano (ADA) trades at $0.47, boosted by growing DeFi and NFT activity​. XRP and Avalanche (AVAX) also see minor gains due to network upgrades and strategic partnerships.