Recently, the macro market has been full of surprises. Let's take a look at this "big show."

**US stocks fall like a holiday, very perfunctory**
Last Friday, the three major US stock indices all declined—S&P 500 down 0.03%, Dow Jones down 0.04%, Nasdaq down 0.09%. With such small fluctuations, basically no one is trading. As the holiday approaches, even declines are just going through the motions, trading volume is sluggish, and the entire market is showing a "just move casually" attitude.

**Precious metals surge fiercely, no longer just a supply and demand game**
Silver has hit new highs again. Goldman Sachs has positioned precious metals as "strategic assets," and the market responded immediately: "Then let's keep buying." The current market has surpassed fundamental analysis—it's now a contest of capital "who can go higher." Prices keep rising, just like your rising bills.

**Trump will appoint the new Federal Reserve Chair next week, both candidates are "insiders"**
Next week's big event is the appointment of the Federal Reserve Chair. The two candidates are evenly matched, but no matter who is chosen, they both carry the "Trump background" label. Powell looks at this situation, probably pondering whether to retire early.

**Russia-Ukraine still arguing over the phone, no clear territorial division**
Trump has spoken with Putin and Zelensky separately, aiming to push for peace negotiations before the New Year. But territorial issues are tough nuts to crack, and one phone call clearly won't solve them. Netizens and meme creators are already laughing: