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Federal Reserve minutes reveal unprecedented divisions on interest rates as Powell's term nears its end. How internal disagreements could shape monetary policy and markets in 2026.
Wall Street kicks off 2026 with bullish futures and optimistic forecasts. What early trading patterns on January 2 reveal about investor confidence and market direction for the year ahead.
The ISM Manufacturing and Services PMI reports arriving in the first week of January 2026 will provide critical early signals about economic health, inflation, and Fed policy direction.
Global M&A deal volume surged to $4.3 trillion in 2025, up 39% year-over-year. With $1 trillion in dry powder and mega-deals like Netflix-Warner Bros pending, 2026 could shatter all records.
Despite OPEC+ freezing production through 2026, oil prices are forecast to plunge to $55/barrel as a 4 million barrel per day surplus overwhelms the market. What it means for gas prices and energy stocks.
Apple reports earnings January 29 with analysts expecting $138B in revenue. iPhone 17's China success and AI subscriptions will determine if Apple can reverse its 9.5% lag behind the Nasdaq.
JPMorgan's forecast of $105 billion in 2026 expenses—a nearly 10% increase—has investors worried about banking profitability as earnings season approaches. What it means for the financial sector.
SEC Chair Paul Atkins plans to announce a groundbreaking innovation exemption in January 2026, allowing crypto startups to test products with lighter regulations. Here's what it means.
Key economic releases scheduled for January 9 (jobs report) and January 13 (CPI) will provide the first major test of Wall Street's bullish 2026 forecasts and Fed policy expectations.
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's term expires in May 2026, creating uncertainty as markets historically drop 15% during Fed leadership transitions and Trump narrows his nominee list.
Tesla's Q4 2025 delivery report due January 2 is expected to show 422,850 units—down 15% year-over-year—marking the company's second consecutive year of sales declines despite stock near all-time highs.
First Financial Bancorp closes $142 million all-stock acquisition of BankFinancial Corporation, expanding into Chicago retail market with 18 branches and $22 billion combined assets.