Gold Surges to Record $4,549 as Venezuela Crisis and Fed Bets Fuel Safe Haven Rally
Gold prices touched an all-time high of $4,549 per ounce as geopolitical tensions and Fed rate cut expectations drive investors to the ultimate safe haven asset.
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CES 2026: Jensen Huang's Vision of Physical AI Sends Nvidia Partners Soaring
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang's CES 2026 keynote revealed the next-generation Rubin platform and a bold vision for 'physical AI' that's reshaping investor expectations.
Janet Yellen Sounds the Alarm: 'Fiscal Dominance' Threatens to Paralyze the Fed as Debt Hits $38 Trillion
Former Fed Chair Janet Yellen warns that America's $38 trillion debt and 120% debt-to-GDP ratio are creating conditions for 'fiscal dominance,' where monetary policy becomes hostage to government financing needs.
Supreme Court Set to Rule on Trump's Tariffs: $133 Billion and America's Trade Future at Stake
The Supreme Court could rule as early as today on the legality of President Trump's emergency tariffs, with $133 billion in collected duties and the future of trade policy hanging in the balance.
January's First Five Days Disappoint: What the Historic Indicator Says About 2026
The S&P 500's first five trading days of 2026 ended in the red, triggering the 'first five days' indicator that has historically signaled challenging years. Here's what investors should know.
CBO Economic Outlook: Fed Rates to Reach 3.4% by 2028 as Economy Finds Its Footing
The Congressional Budget Office projects the Federal Reserve will lower rates to 3.4% by 2028, with GDP growth of 2.2% in 2026 and unemployment peaking at 4.6% before easing.
Small-Cap Renaissance: Russell 2000 Surges to Record Highs as 'Great Rotation' Gains Momentum
The Russell 2000 hit new all-time highs as investors rotate out of big tech and into small-cap stocks. The 'January Effect' is in full swing with the index up over 6% in the first week of 2026.
Tech Sector Leads Losses as Nvidia, Apple Slide in Profit-Taking Session
Information technology emerges as the worst-performing S&P 500 sector as investors rotate out of 2025's biggest winners including Nvidia and Apple.
GM Takes $7.1 Billion Q4 Charge as EV Restructuring and China Woes Mount
General Motors announces massive fourth-quarter charges related to EV production pullback and China joint venture restructuring as the automaker recalibrates strategy.
CBO Projects Fed Rate Cuts Later in 2026: Unemployment to Peak at 4.6% Before Easing
The Congressional Budget Office projects the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates in 2026, with unemployment peaking at 4.6% before easing. The report factors in Trump's tariffs and immigration policies.
Apple's New Year Blues: Stock Notches Seventh Consecutive Daily Loss as Alphabet Reclaims Market Cap Crown
Apple shares fell for the seventh consecutive day as rising component costs and AI strategy concerns weigh on the tech giant. Alphabet briefly reclaimed a larger market cap for the first time in seven years.
Trump Calls for $1.5 Trillion Defense Budget in 2027: Defense Stocks Surge on 'Dream Military' Vision
President Trump called for a $1.5 trillion defense budget for 2027, a 66% increase from current levels. Defense stocks including Northrop Grumman and Lockheed Martin jumped 7% on the news.