Market Update

Oil prices traded modestly higher on Wednesday but were still heading toward their steepest annual losses since 2020, as persistent concerns over a global supply surplus overshadowed recurring geopolitical tensions that offered only limited, short-lived support. As of 05:30 ET (10:30 GMT), Brent crude futures for March delivery rose 0.2% …

Gold and silver prices retreated this week as investors booked profits following a record-breaking annual surge. The CME Group’s decision to raise margins on precious metal futures for the second time in a week added short-term pressure on the markets, prompting traders to reassess their positions.Sharp Pullback After a Stellar …

Bitcoin’s Daily Dip, Yearly Perspective: As 2025 ends, Bitcoin hovers around $87,750, down about 0.7% today and roughly 5% year-to-date. These declines reflect high interest rates and broader market caution—but investors are eyeing 2026 with renewed curiosity. Could the crypto king rebound if the dollar weakens further?Dollar’s Deep Dive Signals …

Daily and Yearly Snapshot: The US Dollar Index (DXY) rose to 98.304, marking its highest level in a week with a 0.09% gain on Wednesday. While the dollar has seen modest fluctuations over the past month (−1.19%) and a moderate year-to-date drop of −9.42%, its resilience today highlights continued investor …

Stocks Pull Back Modestly Amid Year-End Adjustments: The Dow Jones Industrial Average softened on the final trading day of 2025, joining other major indexes in a minor retreat. Despite the dip, the year has been impressive: the S&P 500 is poised for a 17% gain, marking its third consecutive year …

Tariffs Take a Backseat to Fiscal Strategy: US President Donald Trump’s tariffs dominated headlines in 2025, yet the year-end economic reality tells a different story. Despite early predictions of a possible recession, the US economy displayed remarkable resilience, with third-quarter growth soaring 4.3%, fueled by strong consumer spending and capital …

Euro’s Resilient Rally: The euro ended 2025 on a strong note, recovering from earlier lows to trade firmly above 1.1750 in the final sessions of the year. Despite thin holiday volumes and subdued volatility, the common currency has delivered one of its best annual performances in recent memory, appreciating more …

As artificial intelligence continues to dominate corporate investment plans and equity market performance, a growing debate has emerged on Wall Street: is the AI boom the early stage of a transformative technological shift, or are markets drifting toward an unsustainable bubble? The question has gained urgency heading into 2026, as …

Oil prices traded modestly higher on Wednesday but were still heading toward their steepest annual losses since 2020, as persistent concerns over a global supply surplus overshadowed recurring geopolitical tensions that offered only limited, short-lived support. As of 05:30 ET (10:30 GMT), Brent crude futures for March delivery rose 0.2% …

European shares traded mixed on Wednesday during New Year’s Eve trading, with several major markets operating on shortened schedules and defense stocks among the notable gainers. By 09:24, the U.K.’s FTSE 100 was down 0.03% and set to close early, while Germany’s DAX remained shut for the holiday. France’s CAC …