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U.S. Stocks Dip on First Trading Day After Holiday, Precious Metals 'Go Wild' with Silver Surging 10%, Peace Prospects Plunge Oil Prices, Bitcoin Overlooked

US stocks edged lower in post-Christmas trading, with major indices showing minimal movement as the S&P 500 closed nearly flat. However, precious metals surged dramatically—silver jumped 10%, while gold, platinum, and copper all hit record highs. Oil prices fell sharply, with WTI crude dropping over 2.7%, driven by hopes of a Russia-Ukraine peace deal that could bring more supply to the market. The dollar weakened further, supporting the rally in metals. Tech stocks were mixed: Nvidia rose 1%, while Tesla fell 2%. Chinese equities advanced, with the Nasdaq Golden Dragon China Index up 0.72%. Bond yields were stable, and the VIX volatility index declined.

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