The January Gauntlet: Five Economic Events That Could Define 2026's Direction
From the delayed jobs report to the Fed's first meeting and Powell's succession battle, January 2026 is packed with market-moving events. Here's your calendar.
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Mark Zandi's Bold Prediction: Why Moody's Top Economist Sees Three Fed Rate Cuts Before Summer
Moody's chief economist Mark Zandi predicts three Fed rate cuts before midyear 2026—a more aggressive forecast than Wall Street or the Fed itself. Here's his reasoning.
Cybersecurity Stocks Ride AI Wave to Banner Year as Digital Threats Multiply
Fortinet surged 69% and Cloudflare gained 59% as AI-powered threats drove record demand for security solutions, with the global market projected to hit $563 billion by 2032.
Europe's Defense Stocks Post Historic Year as Rheinmetall Triples on Record Military Spending
German defense giant Rheinmetall surged 164% in 2025 as NATO allies pledged to boost military spending to 5% of GDP, reshaping the European investment landscape.
The $3.4 Billion Crypto Heist: Inside 2025's Record-Breaking Year for Digital Asset Theft
Cryptocurrency theft hit $3.4 billion in 2025, with North Korean hackers stealing at least $2 billion. Here's what went wrong and how to protect your assets.
Trump Media to Launch Cryptocurrency Token for Shareholders in Bold Fintech Expansion
Trump Media and Technology Group announces plans to issue a new cryptocurrency token to shareholders, marking a major pivot into digital assets following its ETF launch.
The GENIUS Act and Crypto's Regulatory Revolution: How 2025 Transformed Digital Assets Forever
2025 marked a historic turning point for cryptocurrency regulation. The GENIUS Act passed, SEC launched Project Crypto, and the turf war between regulators officially ended.
Oil's Worst Year Since 2020: Crude Plunges 19% as Global Supply Glut Overwhelms Markets
Brent crude falls 19% in 2025, marking its third consecutive year of losses. IEA projects a 4 million bpd surplus in 2026 as OPEC+ and geopolitics reshape energy markets.
Chipotle's 49% Crash Exposes the Consumer Crunch: How Struggling Millennials Broke the Burrito Giant
Chipotle shares plunged 49% in 2025 as younger consumers buckled under student debt, stagnant wages, and inflation. The fast-casual chain's struggles reveal deeper consumer stress.
Markets See 83% Chance Fed Holds Rates in January as Powell's Final Months as Chair Begin
With an 83% probability the Fed stands pat in January, attention turns to who will succeed Jerome Powell when his term expires in May 2026.
Detroit's Electric Retreat: Big Three Automakers Pivot to Hybrids as EV Strategy Stalls
Ford takes a $19.5 billion hit, GM writes down $1.6 billion, and Stellantis invests $13 billion in gas vehicles as America's automakers abandon their all-electric dreams.
Axsome Therapeutics Surges 20% as FDA Grants Priority Review for Alzheimer's Agitation Drug
Axsome Therapeutics stock jumps to 52-week high after FDA accepts and grants priority review for AXS-05 to treat Alzheimer's disease agitation, with decision expected by April 2026.