By William Collins, consultant in stock markets – Eurasia Business News, November 11, 2025. Article no 1896
The Dow Jones Industrial Average jumped by about 1.18% to close near 47,928 points, reflecting gains despite a holiday-reduced volume.
In contrast, the Nasdaq slipped, impacted by continued weakness in technology and other growth sectors. The mixed movement in the stock market aligns with the latest ADP employment data, which signals a softer U.S. jobs market.
The Nasdaq Composite closed at approximately 23,468.3 points, down 0.25% or about 59 points for the day. The index remained under pressure due to declines in technology shares, particularly in companies related to artificial intelligence, and overall investor caution amid concerns about labor market softness and the impact of the government shutdown. Despite recent strong gains in prior sessions, the tech-heavy Nasdaq experienced volatility linked to profit-taking and sector rotation out of growth stocks.
U.S. Treasury yields held still as the bond market was closed for Veteran’s Day. The longer-end U.S. 10-year Treasury yield (US10Y) sits at 4.12% and the shorter-end U.S. 2-year Treasury yield (US2Y) is at 3.59%.
The October 2025 ADP National Employment Report showed a modest private sector job gain of 42,000, the first monthly increase since July, but this growth was described as “tepid and not broad-based.” Furthermore, weekly preliminary ADP data through late October indicated that private employers shed approximately 11,250 jobs per week, underscoring underlying labor market softness.
This softer jobs data has influenced a reassessment among investors, who are now increasingly betting on further interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve, contributing to divergent stock market behavior—strength in the Dow, which is less tech-heavy, and weakness in the Nasdaq, more sensitive to growth concerns.
On the political front, the Senate passed a bill on Monday night to end the longest U.S. government shutdown in history when a group of moderate Democrats broke ranks with party leaders.
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Gold, silver, and bitcoin prices saw notable movements as investors responded to global economic uncertainty and anticipation of monetary policy shifts.
Gold was trading between $4,108 and $4,123 per ounce, having hit a near three-week high earlier in the day. The gains were fuelled by safe-haven demand linked to continued U.S. government shutdown concerns and speculation about potential Federal Reserve rate cuts. Gold’s year-to-date performance remained robust, up 57% on safe asset flows and central bank buying.
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Silver advanced to about $50.77 per ounce, up roughly 0.27% for the day and boasting a remarkable 75% gain year-to-date. This surge was supported by industrial restocking and persistent supply gaps driven by technology demand.
Bitcoin hovered near $73,100, remaining resilient despite volatility in traditional equity and commodities markets. Investor interest in digital assets persisted as an alternative store of value and inflation hedge as inflation expectations and policy uncertainty rose.
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What It Means
Gold and silver’s strength reflects a flight to safety as traders anticipate that softening U.S. labor data and protracted political disruptions could prompt the Federal Reserve to lower interest rates soon. A weaker dollar, delayed government data releases, and fiscal uncertainty boosted their appeal. Bitcoin’s stability also indicates a growing role for digital assets in diversified portfolios during times of macroeconomic stress. Overall, investors are seeking refuge from volatility through precious metals and select cryptocurrencies, anticipating shifts in central bank policies and inflation trends.
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