National currencies and cryptocurrencies fell, while other asset classes were mixed. The largest gains were in silver, up 4.9%, and platinum, up 3.8%. The worst losses were in crude oil, down 2.9%, Ethereum, down 2.1%, and the Japanese Yen, down 2.0%.

• US Dollar cash fell 1.1%, but long term treasuries rose 0.4%.
• The only stocks in the green were gold stocks, up 2.0%. The Dow Industrials fell 1.6%.
• Crude oil fell 2.9%.

Over the last five years, only cryptocurrencies and silver are in the green.

• Ethereum and bitcoin were the best performers, rising 266% and 141% respectively. Silver added 3.4%.
• The largest losses were in the Yen, down 52.5%, and long term treasuries, down 47.1%.
• The US Dollar fell 37.5%, but still managed to outperform all other major currencies.

Stocks and cryptocurrencies fell, while other asset classes were mixed. The largest gains were in crude oil, up 3.4%, coffee, up 2.8%, and palladium, up 2.0%. The worst losses were in the CCi30 crypto index, down 3.2%, gold stocks, down 2.9%, and long term treasuries, down 2.7%. The US Dollar rose 0.6% and short term notes outperformed cash, rising 0.8%.

Most national currencies moved higher, with the major exceptions being the Ruble (not in table, down 3.3%), and the Canadian Dollar and Japanese Yen, down 0.1% each. Long term treasuries declined 2.7%, but cash and short term notes rallied 0.6% and 0.8% respectively.

Cryptocurrencies fell this week, led by the smaller coins. The CCi30 index dropped 3.2%, while Ethereum fell 0.7% and Bitcoin closed off 0.2%.

Stocks were lower across the board, led by the Euro STOXX, which fell 3.2%. Gold miners also had a rough week, declining 2.9%. The best performer was the Dow Jones Industrial Average, which lost just 0.5%.

Commodities had all the best gains, with crude oil up 3.4% and coffee up 2.8%, but also had some of the worst losses, as silver dropped 2.6% and copper gave up 1.2%.

Over the last five years, only major cryptos like Ethereum, up 175.8%, and Bitcoin, up 159.0%, have made any gains. All other assets in the table are trading at a loss, led by the Japanese Yen, down 50.9%, and long term bonds, down 44.7%. The US Dollar did outperform other national currencies, but that is faint praise, as it has fallen 37.4%. Outside of crypto, the strongest performers were the S&P 500, down 1.3%, and silver, down 4.4%.

National currencies and cryptocurrencies fell, and other asset classes were mixed but mostly lower. The largest gains were in cotton, up 2.6%, palladium, up 2.1%, and crude oil, up 1.8%. The worst losses were in copper, down 3.4%, the Nikkei index, down 2.7%, and Ethereum, off 2.6%.

National currencies were all in the red, led by the Japanese Yen, which fell 2.5%. The Euro also declined sharply, dropping 1.4%. The US Dollar slid 0.4%, as did short term notes, but long term bonds outperformed, rising 0.1%.

Most cryptocurrencies pulled back, led by Ethereum, down 2.6%, and Bitcoin, down 1.7%. The broader CCi30 index declined 0.3%. Some smaller cryptos like Monero (not in table, up 0.7%) did make gains.

US stock markets did well, as the Dow Industrials rose 1.7%, and the S&P 500 advanced 0.3%; but the Nikkei 225 fell 2.7%, and the Euro STOXX closed down 1.0%. Gold stocks also declined, giving up 1.4%.

Some of the week's best gains and worst losses were in commodities. Cotton rose 2.6% and palladium gained 2.1%, but copper fell 3.4%, and platinum dropped 2.0%. Crude oil rose 1.8%.

Over the last 5 years, most assets are strongly in the red. The main exceptions are Ethereum, up 163.0%, and Bitcoin, up 152.7%. The S&P 500 also managed a gain of 1.5%, and silver has held its head above water with a 0.8% gain. The worst losses are concentrated in national currencies and bonds, led by the Japanese Yen, down 50.5%, long term US treasuries, down 42.4%, and the Chinese Yuan, down 41.8%.

Stocks and cryptocurrencies rose, but other asset classes were mixed. The largest gains were in silver, up 7.3%, gold stocks, up 6.3%, and platinum, up 6.0%. The worst losses were in coffee, down 2.1%, the US Dollar, down 1.6%, and the Canadian Dollar and short term treasuries, off 1.2% each. Cryptocurrencies were strong, with the broad CCi30 up 5.8%. Long term bonds outperformed cash and short term notes, rising 0.6%.

The Euro and the Yen rose 0.8% each, but other national currencies fell. The USD led the way lower, falling 1.6%, followed by the CAD, down 1.2%, and the CNY, off 1.0%. Although not in the table, the Swiss Franc rose the most, adding 1.4%. Short term notes declined 1.2%, and long term bonds closed up 0.6%.

Bitcoin rose 2.1% and Ether added 1.9%, but the broader 30 crypto index beat them both, rising 5.8%.

Stock markets were solidly in the green. Gold stocks led the way, rising 6.3%, followed by the Euro STOXX, up 4.2%. The Dow Industrials rose least, advancing 0.7%.

The metals had the largest gains in the commodity complex. Silver roared higher, gaining 7.3%, and platinum soared 6.0%. Weakest was coffee, the lone decliner, off 2.1%, followed by cotton, which closed little changed.

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Stocks rose, cryptos pulled back, and other asset classes were mixed. The largest gains were in palladium, up 5.6%, the Euro STOXX index, up 4.1%, and the Nikkei index, up 2.9%. The worst losses were in Ethereum, down 9.2%, the CCi30 crypto index, down 7.4%, and coffee and cotton, down 3.0% each.

The only declining national currency in the table was the Yen, which fell 1.5%. The Russian Ruble (not in table) also declined, falling 1.6%. The Euro was strongest currency, rising 1.6%. US Dollar cash was little changed, while long term bonds gained 0.7% and short term notes fell 0.1%.

Cryptocurrencies continue to be troubled by the SEC suits against Binance and Coinbase, two of the world's largest exchanges. Ethereum fell 9.2% and the broad 30 crypto index fell 7.4%. Bitcoin showed relative strength, declining 0.5%.

Equities were the week's bright spot, all in the green, led by the Euro STOXX, up 4.1% and the Japanese Nikkei, up 2.9%. The S&P 500 rose 2.6%. Gold stocks were the weakest, advancing just 0.1%.

As usual, commodities were some of the week's best and worst performers. Palladium rose 5.6%, copper gained 2.5%, and crude oil added 2.3%. Coffee and cotton fell 3.0% apiece, and platinum declined 1.4%.

Over the last 5 years, all assets are lower except four: Bitcoin is up 163.6%, Ether is up 123.2%, coffee is up 5.3%, and the S&P 500 is up 4.0%. The worst losses are in cotton, down 41.1%, the Chinese Yuan, down 40.2%, and long term bonds, down 38.7%.

National currencies and bonds rose, cryptos pulled back, and stocks and commodities were mixed. The largest gains were in coffee, up 5.9%, the Nikkei 225 index, up 2.7%, and silver, up 2.0%. The worst losses were in the CCi30 crypto index, which fell 6.9%, palladium, down 6.6%, and Bitcoin, off 2.7%. US Dollar cash outperformed treasury debt, rising 0.2% while long term bonds gained 0.1% and short term notes were unchanged.

The Euro and the Yen were the best performing national currencies, rising 0.4% each. The US Dollar and Chinese Yuan came in last, adding 0.2% each. Tresuries underperformed USD cash, with short term SHY breaking even and long term TLT advancing 0.1%.

Crypto had a bad week as the SEC filed suits against Binance and Coinbase, claiming that several major alt-coins were unregistered securities. The broad index of 30 cryptos fell 6.9%. The majors did better, as Ethereum gave up 0.4% and Bitcoin retreated 2.7%.

Japan's Nikkei index led equities with a 2.7% gain, followed by the Dow Industrials and the S&P 500, which added 0.5% each. Gold stocks fell the most, dropping 1.0%.

Commodities had the most extreme price moves, as coffee rose 5.9% while palladium dropped 6.6%. Cotton fell 2.2% as silver gained 2.0%. Crude oil ended the week down 2.0%.

Year over year, most assets are in the red, with a few notable exceptions, as the Euro STOXX rose 10.3%, silver gained 4.3%, and the Nikkei 255 added 3.6%. The worst losses were all in commodities: cotton, down 46.0%, crude oil down 45.7% and palladium, down 35.1%.

Cryptocurrencies rallied, but other asset classes were mixed. The largest gains were in the CCi30 crypto index, up 2.5%, silver and cotton, up 2.4% each, and the Nikkei 225 stock index, up 1.8%. The worst losses were in commodities, as platinum fell 2.5%, palladium dropped 2.4%, and crude oil declined 2.1%.

National currencies were mostly lower; only the Canadian Dollar managed a gain, rising 0.7%. The Chinese Yuan fell the most, dropping 1.6%. US Dollar cash underperformed its bonds, declining 0.8% while short term notes fell 0.6% and long term bonds gained 0.1%.

Cryptocurrencies had a good week, led by the broad CCi30 index, up 2.5%. Ethereum gained 1.7%, and Bitcoin added 1.2%.

Stocks also did well; only the Euro STOXX declined, falling 1.3%. The Japanese Nikkei saw the largest gains, rising 1.8%, followed by gold stocks, up 1.7%. The Dow Industrials added 1.2%.

Commodities were very mixed, with some of the week's largest gains and losses. Among the metals, silver rose 2.4%, while platinum fell 2.5%, and palladium dropped 2.4%. Coffee declined 1.5% while cotton rose 2.4%. Crude oil fell 2.1%.

Year over year, most assets are in the red. The only bright spots are the Euro STOXX, up 5.4%, silver, up 3.9%, and the Nikkei 225, up 0.5%. The worst loses are in crude oil, down 42.3%, cotton, off 41.9%, and coffee, down 28.9%.

Over the last 5 years most assets are also underwater, but the bright spots are different: Bitcoin is up 135.1%, Ethereum is up 110.5%, and the S&P 500 is showing a gain of 3.3%. The largest losses are in national currencies: the Japanese Yen, down 48.3%, the Chinese Yuan, down 40.5%, and the Euro, down 39.4%. The US Dollar has declined 34.1%.

Stocks rose, commodities were mixed, and all other asset classes fell. The week's best performers were gold stocks, up 4.1%, followed by platinum, up 3.7%, and crude oil, up 2.7%. The largest losses were in coffee, down 7.0%, the CCi30 crypto index, down 6.0%, and Bitcoin, down 5.2%.

The US Dollar and the Japanese Yen fell more other national currencies, declining 1.6% each. The Chinese Yuan performed best, slipping 0.5%. Short term bonds declined 1.6%, but long term bonds held up well, sliding just 0.2%.

Major cryptocurrencies moved lower. Bitcoin fell 5.2% and the broader index of 30 cryptos dropped 6.0%. Ethereum outperformed, slipping just 0.8%.

US and Japanese stocks rose slightly, 0.1% to 0.2%. The Euro STOXX gained 2.0%, and gold stocks had the largest gains, rising 4.1%.

Commodities were very mixed. Coffee and cotton fell the most, dropping 7.0% and 2.5% respectively. Silver fell 1.6%, but the other metals rose, especially platinum, which gained 3.7%. Crude oil added 2.7%.

Over the last five years, Bitcoin (up 39.8%) and Ethereum (up 38.4%) are the best performing assets. The CCi30 crypto index (down 47.9%) and the Japanese Yen (down 44.4%) fell the most.

Bonds fell, cryptocurrencies rallied, and other asset classes were mixed. Bitcoin, up 14.1%, and the broader CCi30, up 11.1%, were the best performers. The largest losses were in coffee, down 6.9%, and cotton, down 6.7%. Bright spots outside of crypto were crude oil, up 5.1%, and copper, up 4.5%. USD cash underperformed treasuries, falling 2.9% while short term notes fell 2.7% and long term bonds dropped 1.4%.

The Japanese Yen was the best performing national currency in the table, rising 0.9%. Not in the table, the Russian Ruble was also a winner, rising 2.9%. All other currencies I follow were in the red, led by the USD, which fell 2.9%, and the Swiss Franc (not in table), which declined 2.4%. As noted above, bonds fell, but still outperformed USD cash.

Bitcoin had a super week, rising gently on Tuesday but accelerating sharply as the week went on to close at 324.7 grams, up 14.1%. Ether and the broader crypto market followed a similar trajectory. ETH finished the week at 23.7 grams, up 11.1%.

Major stock indexes were split along US/International lines. The S&P 500 fell 1.5% and the the Dow Industrials dropped 0.9%, while the Euro STOXX50 rose 2.2% and the Nikkei gained 1.4%. Gold stocks also rose, adding 0.4%.

As mentioned above, commodities saw some of the week's best and worst returns. The only bright spots were crude oil, up 5.1%, and copper, up 4.5%; all others were in the red. Coffee and cotton fell 6.9% and 6.7% respectively, and the precious metals were down as well, with palladium falling 5.3%, platinum dropping 4.3%, and silver closing off 2.0%.

Year over year, only platinum, up 3.4%, is in the green; the worst losses are in crypto, with the CCi30 index down 65.4%. Over the last five years, only palladium is in the green, rising 10.2%. Next best performers are the S&P 500, down 1.4%, and Bitcoin, off 3.5%. The worst losses are again in the CCi30 crypto index, which has fallen 73.8%, followed by the Japanese Yen, down 39.3%.

This week and next week are short trading weeks with generally low volumes as traders take time off for Christmas and New Years holidays.

Cryptocurrencies rose, bonds moved lower, and other asset classes were mixed. The largest drops were in long bonds, down 5.1%, and palladium, off 2.6%. The best performers were crude oil, up 6.6%, coffee, up 4.3%, followed by Ethereum and gold stocks, which each added 4.0%. USD cash fell 0.5% while the Japanese Yen rose 2.4% on interest rate hikes from the Bank of Japan.

Gold stocks dominated the equity category, rising 4.0%. US Equities were mixed, with the Dow Industrials adding 0.4% while the S&P 500 fell 0.6%. The Japanese Nikkei index fell 2.4%, probably due to the same rate hike that boosted the Yen.

Silver and cotton rose 3.5% each, while palladium dropped 2.6%, and platinum fell 1.8%.

Year over year, the gains were almost all in commodities as crude oil rose 8.1% and silver gained 4.3%. The largest losses were all in cryptos, exemplified by the CCi30 crypto index, which fell 74.2%. Outside of crypto, the long bond fund TLT had the worst performance, falling 29.8%.

Best wishes for the holiday season and the coming new year!