Markets Rally on Black Friday as Silver Hits Record Highs

U.S. markets extended their winning streak on Black Friday, marking a fifth straight day of gains as optimism over potential rate cuts fueled a broad rally across tech, crypto, and commodities. Major indexes climbed: the S&P 500 rose ~0.4%, the Nasdaq 100 added ~0.6%, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average jumped roughly 300 points — all hovering near or at record‑high territory. At the center of the surge: Intel Corporation (INTC) led the S&P 500, surging nearly 8% as investors snapped up beaten‑down tech names. Crypto‑related stocks also benefited: Bitcoin steadied around the $90,000 mark, giving a lift to firms like Coinbase Global, Inc. and Circle Internet Group, Inc.. Commodity markets went wild. Silver rocketed nearly 5% to an all‑time high of $55.80 — up about 93% year‑to‑date, putting it on pace for its strongest annual performance since 1979. Other metals and energy assets also surged: copper and natural gas rose sharply, while crude oil added gains as markets shook off earlier losses. Why now? Traders are increasingly pricing in a ~88% probability that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates by 25 basis points in its December 10 meeting — up significantly from just 50% last week. That growing rate‑cut optimism helped reignite risk‑on sentiment across multiple asset classes. #WallStreet #BlackFriday #SilverSurge #MarketRally #SlimScan #GrowthStocks #CANSLIM