Stock Market Update Monday December 1, 2025
- AlgoTradeAlert
- Dec 1
- 2 min read
Stock Market Update Monday December 1, 2025 Equities began December on a softer note, with broad-based selling pressure following last week’s impressive rebound of roughly +4%. After a strong November close, investors appeared to take profits and reassess positioning ahead of key economic data later this week. Small caps underperformed once again, reflecting continued investor caution toward higher-beta names. Sector-wise, defensive plays held up relatively well, while cyclical and growth-oriented stocks saw mild pullbacks.
Score Board:
S&P 500 (SPX): -0.5%
Nasdaq 100 (QQQ): -0.4%
Russell 2000 (IWM): -1.3%
Away From Stocks: The recent crypto rally lost momentum, with Bitcoin retreating to $86,000, near last week’s lows. In fixed income, Treasury yields edged higher, as the 10-year yield climbed back to 4.09%, signaling a modest unwind of last week’s bond rally.
Gold extended its advance, now trading just shy of its all-time high, buoyed by safe-haven demand amid renewed market volatility. Meanwhile, the VIX ticked higher to 17.25, reflecting a slight uptick in risk aversion as traders hedge into year-end.
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