Market Brief 29 November, 2024

Good evening, investors and traders! The markets closed the week on a positive note, with the S&P 500 Index (GSPC) up 0.59% to 6,034.95 and the Nasdaq 100 Index (NDX) gaining 0.83% to 20,941.23. Several key developments influenced the market today, including the approval of a new bill to legalize assisted dying in the UK, the signing of a law recognizing Bitcoin as property in Russia, and the release of positive economic data from the Eurozone. The US dollar strengthened against the Japanese yen, while the euro gained against the US dollar. The crypto market saw continued bullish momentum, with Bitcoin nearing $100,000 and XRP surpassing BNB in market cap.