Gold Surges 66%, Silver Doubles: Inside Precious Metals' Best Year Since 1979
Gold soared past $4,300 and silver topped $70 per ounce in 2025. Analysts now target $5,000+ gold for 2026, but warn that overbought conditions could trigger a correction.
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The Great Retail Bifurcation: Why Walmart Wins While Target Stumbles Into 2026
The K-shaped economy has split America's retail giants. Walmart gains market share as value-conscious consumers flock to low prices, while Target's premium positioning struggles.
Bitcoin Turns 17: From Cypherpunk Experiment to Corporate Balance Sheets
On January 3, 2026, Bitcoin marks 17 years since the Genesis Block was mined. What began as a cryptographic curiosity now sits on the balance sheets of public companies and regulated ETFs.
The Dollar's Rocky Road Ahead: Morgan Stanley Forecasts First-Half Decline, Second-Half Rebound in 2026
After falling 9.4% in 2025—its worst year in eight—the U.S. dollar faces more volatility in 2026. Morgan Stanley sees the DXY falling to 94 before rebounding to 100 by year-end.
The Fed's Quiet Revolution: How December's 'Unlimited' Repo Policy Change Transformed Money Markets
The Federal Reserve quietly removed the $500 billion cap on its Standing Repo Facility in December. When banks borrowed a record $74.6 billion on New Year's Eve, the new policy was tested for the first time.
The Central Bank Divergence Trade: How Fed, ECB, and BoJ Policy Splits Create 2026's Biggest Forex Opportunities
The Fed, ECB, and Bank of Japan are on different monetary policy paths. Here's how currency traders can capitalize on central bank divergence in 2026.
Gold's Hot Streak Faces a Reality Check: Why Analysts See Pullback Risk After 64% Rally
Gold delivered its best year since 1979 with a 64% gain. Now analysts warn of pullback risks even as long-term forecasts remain bullish.
The Yen's 2026 Comeback Story: Why Currency Traders Are Finally Betting on Japan
After years of weakness, the Japanese yen is poised for a recovery in 2026. Here's why currency strategists are betting on Japan's currency.
China's Strategic Counterpunch: 935 Tariff Cuts Set to Reshape Global Trade Dynamics in 2026
Beginning January 1, 2026, China is reducing import duties on 935 items below Most-Favored-Nation rates—a calculated move to secure critical inputs for industrial self-reliance.
The 2026 Yield Shock: Why Treasury Bonds Just Delivered Wall Street's First Wake-Up Call
The 10-year Treasury yield spiked toward 4.35% as 2026 opened, delivering a 'yield shock' fueled by fiscal concerns and Fed leadership uncertainty. What bond investors need to know.
Strategy's Bitcoin Reckoning: Michael Saylor's Company Braces for Multi-Billion Dollar Q4 Loss
Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy) is expected to report a massive Q4 loss as Bitcoin's decline erases billions in unrealized gains, testing the company's controversial all-in crypto bet.
The Fed's $74.6 Billion New Year's Scramble: Inside the Record Repo Operation That Kept Markets Running
Banks borrowed a record $74.6 billion from the Fed's Standing Repo Facility on New Year's Eve as SOFR spiked to 3.77%. Here's what it means for 2026.