Gold prices (GC=F) — along with silver (SI=F) — are sliding below the precious metals' recent record highs. Bitcoin (BTC-USD) is hovering below $90,000 after briefly touching above the milestone. US stock futures (ES=F, NQ=F, YM=F) are wavering in Monday's pre-market trading in the final trading week of 2025. The US stock market will be closed this Thursday for New Year's Day. To watch more expert insights and analysis on the latest market action, check out more Morning Brief.