Market Update

A Quiet Kickoff to 2026 Global financial markets are holding onto their holiday spirit as the first trading days of the new year remain remarkably steady. Investors appear to be in a “waiting game,” keeping activity low and volatility in check before a wave of critical economic reports hits the …

A High-Stakes Game of Musical Chairs: Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell is facing a career-defining crossroads. While his term as Chair concludes this May, his legal tenure as a Fed Governor actually extends for another two years. As 2026 kicks off, Wall Street is buzzing with a single question: Will …

The New Gold Standard: A Record-Breaking Year: As we look back at the economic landscape of 2025, one asset stands above the rest. Gold has delivered a staggering 70% return over the past twelve months, fueled by a perfect storm of global instability and shifting financial policies. From the Americas …

The financial world is narrowing its gaze toward a pivotal week of data that could dictate the tempo of the new year. While several global powerhouses are preparing to pull back the curtain on their economic health, all roads eventually lead to the United States. Investors are bracing for a …

U.S. stock index futures climbed on the first trading day of 2026, rebounding after Wall Street slipped in the final sessions of 2025, as improving sentiment and renewed risk appetite lifted equity markets. The S&P 500, Dow Jones Industrial Average, and Nasdaq Composite all delivered double-digit gains in 2025 — …

The U.S. dollar rose slightly in quiet holiday-thinned trading at the start of the new year, with subdued volumes keeping currency moves limited and broadly directionless as traders awaited the return of full market participation. The closures across several major financial centers kept liquidity light, curbing volatility and tempering activity …

Gold prices climbed sharply in European trading on Friday, the first session of 2026, as a softer U.S. dollar and expectations of further interest rate cuts reignited demand for bullion following a year of historic gains. Spot gold rose 1.8% to $4,387.09 an ounce by 05:18 ET (10:18 GMT), while …

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 …