Capital Markets Insights | 25 Nov - 29 Nov

1. Stock Market : The Dow Jones Industrial Average and S&P 500 hit record closing highs, with both indices registering their biggest monthly gains of the year in November. The Dow rose by 7.5%, while the S&P 500 increased by 5.7%. The Nasdaq also saw a significant rise, adding 6.2% for the month, marking its best performance since May.

2. Gold : Gold prices experienced volatility, with a notable rebound after touching support near $2,620, trading around $2,650 by November 29, marking a slight increase.
• Market Sentiment: Gold was seen consolidating, with investors cautious about the geopolitical landscape, especially with developments regarding ceasefire agreements in the Middle East.

3. Oil : WTI crude oil saw a slight decrease, trading around $68.218, while Brent crude was at $71.997, both experiencing drops.
• The ceasefire in the Middle East reduced supply concerns.
• There were discussions within OPEC+ about possibly delaying output increases, affecting oil price expectations.
• Inflation concerns globally weighed on demand expectations for oil.

4. Cryptocurrency : After nearing $100,000, Bitcoin's price stalled, reflecting market adjustments after significant gains. It was trading around $69,511.58, showing a minor decrease.
• Institutional Movements:
• XT.com, a major crypto exchange, reported a hack, leading to the temporary suspension of withdrawals, but this did not significantly impact Bitcoin's price directly.
• Marathon Digital increased its Bitcoin holdings by adding 6,474 BTC in November, positioning itself as one of the largest corporate holders of Bitcoin.

5. Geopolitical Tensions:
• Nuclear Rhetoric: Russian President Vladimir Putin and military officials were noted for their rhetoric concerning a new ballistic missile deployment, aiming to project a stronger military image and possibly to deter further Western intervention or Ukrainian attacks on Russian soil.
• Western Response and Escalation: The U.S. confirmed Ukraine's use of American-supplied ATACMS missiles against Russian targets, indicating a significant shift in policy allowing Ukraine to strike deeper into Russian territory. This escalation was met with Russian warnings about retaliatory measures, heightening the tension.
• Geopolitical Calculations: There was a sense that Russia might be counting on a change in U.S. policy post-Trump's inauguration, expecting a less confrontational stance which could influence the conflict's trajectory. Conversely, there's concern in Ukraine about the sustainability of Western support under a new U.S. administration.

This Week's Top Gainer in US Markets (excluding small caps under $2B market cap):

• Company: ACHR (Archer Aviation Inc)

• Gain: 58.44%

• Growth Potential: Positioned to capitalize on the multi-billion-dollar eVTOL market.

• Institutional Support: Strong growth foundation with strategic partnerships and a growing investor base.

This Week's Top Loser:

• Company: SEM (Select Medical Holdings)

• Loss: -46.79%

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