Stephen Whiteside opens with a pre-market overview showing stock index futures and commodities trading higher while Bitcoin slips. Crude oil hit a new low before rebounding, reflecting weakening demand as the U.S. moves toward recession. Energy stocks were among the biggest losers, with notable declines across U.S. and Canadian names, while gasoline prices fell back to October lows.
He reviews market signals across major ETFs, noting sell signals in U.S. markets while Canada remains on a buy signal. A cautious move is planned with a half position in a VIX ETF. Tesla remains strong near key levels, Broadcom trends lower with downside targets discussed, and the session closes with expectations for modest buying that won’t yet reverse the broader downtrend.
Stephen Whiteside
Wednesday, December 17, 2025
