The Dow Jones index has surged past 44,000 and is now aiming for the 45,000 mark after stabilizing around 43,000 last week. It has been on a smooth uptrend for the past four months and is expected to continue gaining in the coming weeks.

The S&P 500 struggled to stay above the 6000 level, experiencing a dip to 5860 before recovering slightly. Early trading suggests a pause in selling, with potential for a new test of recent record highs. However, if it breaks below the mid-November low, it could decline towards 5700.

The Nikkei 225 has drifted lower, briefly falling back to 38,000 due to concerns over potential tariffs from the incoming Trump administration. Despite the uncertainty, buyers have defended the 38,000 level for now. A close below 37,600 would indicate a significant breach of this support zone.