On December 29, US stock markets opened lower, reflecting diminished bullish momentum. The Dow Jones Industrial Average decreased by 0.19%, the S&P 500 fell by 0.43%, and the Nasdaq Composite dropped 0.75%. On-chain data indicated weak inflows into technology assets, contributing to the decline. In the commodities sector, precious metal prices fell, impacting mining stocks significantly. Notable declines included Pan American Silver, Cordillera Mining, Harmony Gold, and Newmont Mining, each dropping approximately 5% at the market open.