The Dow Jones Industrial Average increased by 65.88 points, or 0.14%, closing at 47,951.85 on December 18. The S&P 500 rose by 53.33 points, or 0.79%, to finish at 6,774.76, while the Nasdaq Composite surged 313.04 points, or 1.38%, reaching 23,006.36. This upward movement in major indices coincided with a rise in the fear and greed index, reflecting growing market optimism. Additionally, altcoins experienced renewed interest as investors looked for opportunities amid the positive market sentiment.