Market Talk - Monday, Dec. 22

Asian stock markets saw gains, with notable increases in indices like NIKKEI 225 and SENSEX. European markets declined slightly, while North American markets, including DJIA and S&P 500, advanced. Currency markets were mixed, with gains in EURUSD and GBPUSD. Precious metals like gold and silver rose significantly. Energy markets had mixed results, with crude oil and Brent increasing. Bond yields varied, with significant increases in Turkey's yield. The data reflects market conditions as of Dec. 22.