As 2025 draws to a close, global markets continued to move with notable caution amid holiday-related low liquidity, with investors monitoring the performance of various assets before transitioning into 2026. The markets in the last week (December 22–26) displayed a balance between optimism over strong annual performance and caution regarding …
Read More »Wall Street Wraps Up a Volatile Year on a High Note as ‘Santa Claus Rally’ Takes Hold
U.S. stocks closed out the post-Christmas holiday week on steady footing, managing to secure solid weekly gains as Wall Street officially entered the so-called “Santa Claus rally” period. While trading volumes thinned toward year-end, investor sentiment remained broadly constructive, supported by resilient equity performance, record-setting moves in precious metals, and …
Read More »Bitcoin Holds Steady Near $87.4K: Whale Activity, Holiday Resilience Lead the Price Action
Following a volatile Christmas session, Bitcoin has settled into a period of quiet stabilization. As of the early hours of December 27, 2025, the digital asset is trading near $87,374, showing a modest gain of 0.09% over the last 24 hours. While the broader monthly trend has been slightly down, …
Read More »Gold and Silver Shine Bright as Safe Havens Dominate Year-End Markets
Precious Metals Close the Year in the Spotlight: As the year draws to a close, gold and silver have firmly reclaimed their place at the center of global markets. While equities showed signs of slowing momentum, precious metals gathered strength, ending the year on a confident note as investors leaned …
Read More »Greenback on the Defensive: Why Strong U.S. Growth Can’t Stem the Dollar’s 2026 Slide
The U.S. dollar extended its downward trajectory during Friday’s Wall Street session, as a confluence of bearish pressures continues to dictate market sentiment. The U.S. Dollar Index (DXY), which tracks the greenback against a basket of major peers, sustained significant weekly losses. The index shed approximately 0.1% on Friday, bringing …
Read More »Trump’s Tariffs in Question: The Key FAQs Shaping the 2026 Trade Outlook
As the United States heads toward 2026, President Donald Trump’s tariff strategy remains one of the most debated pillars of economic policy. From soaring import duties and legal battles to hints of relief and talk of rebate checks, the picture is complex and fast-moving. Below is a clean, FAQ-themed guide …
Read More »One Cut or Many? The Federal Reserve’s 2026 Policy Path Explained in FAQs
As the U.S. economy moves into 2026, investors, businesses, and policymakers are closely watching the Federal Reserve’s next moves. Based on the Federal Open Market Committee’s (FOMC) December 2025 Summary of Economic Projections, the central bank is signaling a cautious approach to monetary easing, shaped by resilient growth, lingering inflation …
Read More »Dollar Hovers Near 12-Week Lows as Year-End Trading Stays Muted; Yen Steady After Tokyo Inflation Data
Most major currencies traded in tight ranges on Friday amid thin year-end market conditions, while the U.S. dollar hovered near 12-week lows as investors weighed softer U.S. rate expectations and a fresh batch of Japanese economic data. Liquidity remained light across Asian and European FX sessions, with many market participants …
Read More »Oil Prices Edge Higher as U.S. Tightens Pressure on Venezuelan Exports, Nigeria Airstrikes Add to Geopolitical Risk
Oil prices inched higher on Friday, supported by renewed geopolitical tensions and targeted U.S. policy moves that heightened concerns over potential supply disruptions, even as the broader market remains on track for its steepest annual decline in four years. Brent crude futures rose 0.1% to $62.29 a barrel by 06:06 …
Read More »Asian Stocks Edge Higher as Japan’s TOPIX Hits Record; Investors Eye Tokyo Inflation, Factory Output
Most Asian equity markets advanced in thin year-end trading on Friday, with Japan’s TOPIX index surging to a record high as investors assessed a fresh batch of economic data from Tokyo. Activity across the region remained subdued, with several major markets — including Australia, New Zealand and Hong Kong — …
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