In this soothing December 10th edition of The Gentle Ledger, we drift through a market freshly lifted by the Federal Reserve’s rate cut. U.S. indexes rose across the board, with small caps leading the quiet celebration, while corporate standouts such as Palantir, Braze, and JPMorgan moved gently in response to shifting financial winds. We travel across Asia and Europe, where markets echoed the U.S. relief — though with their own textures of caution, sector gains, and surprising drops. In commodities, oil steadied, gold held its calm, and Treasuries softened as yields eased. Crypto markets stirred subtly, buoyed by improved liquidity and renewed risk appetite. Tonight’s episode brings you a tranquil, expansive walkthrough of the day’s moves, ending with a reflective moment to welcome the stillness within the week’s shifting tides.