Holiday Retail Sales on Track for First-Ever $1 Trillion Season
Holiday retail spending is on track to surpass $1 trillion for the first time ever. E-commerce led growth with a 7.8% increase, despite weakening consumer confidence.
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Consumer Confidence Drops to 89.1, Lowest Level Since Tariffs Began in April
The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index fell 3.8 points to 89.1 in December, the fifth straight monthly decline. Consumers' views on current conditions turned negative.
Gold Surges Past $4,500 to Fresh Record as 2025's Best Trade Continues
Gold prices rose past $4,500 per ounce to a fresh all-time high on Christmas Eve. The precious metal is up nearly 70% in 2025, its best year since 1979.
Treasury Yields Hold Near 4.15% as Bond Market Awaits Year-End
The 10-year Treasury yield holds near 4.15% as markets digest strong GDP data and Fed rate outlook. Heavy auction schedule tests demand this week.
Consumer Confidence Edges Up in December, But Inflation Anxiety Persists
University of Michigan consumer sentiment rose to 52.9 in December but remains well below year-ago levels. Inflation expectations hit 11-month lows.
Gold Hits $4,469: The Yellow Metal's Best Year Since 1979
Gold futures hit $4,469 per ounce, up nearly 70% for 2025. Geopolitical tensions, Fed rate cuts, and dollar weakness are driving the historic rally.
Bank of Japan Set to Raise Rates to 30-Year High: What It Means for Global Markets
The Bank of Japan is expected to raise rates to 0.75% on Friday—the highest since 1995. Here's why the decision could ripple through global markets.
Netflix Emerges as Favorite to Acquire Warner Bros. in Potential $80 Billion Deal
Reports suggest Warner Bros. Discovery's board favors Netflix's buyout bid over other suitors. Inside the potential mega-merger that could reshape streaming.
Lululemon's Fall From the Nasdaq-100: Inside the Athleisure Giant's Rough Year
Lululemon's removal from the Nasdaq-100 caps a brutal year that saw the stock drop 45%. Inside the CEO departure, competitive pressures, and path forward.
Private Credit's $3 Trillion Boom Has Jeffrey Gundlach Worried
Billionaire investor Jeffrey Gundlach compares the $3 trillion private credit market to pre-2008 CDOs. Here's why the 'Wild West' of finance has regulators concerned.
Nike Earnings Preview: Can the Swoosh Finally Stage a Comeback?
Nike reports Q2 FY26 earnings Thursday after a brutal year that saw shares drop 8% and a Moody's downgrade. Here's what investors should watch for.
Bank of Japan's Rate Hike Could Trigger the Next Global Market Shock
The Bank of Japan is expected to raise rates to a 30-year high this week. Here's why the yen carry trade unwind could shake global markets and your portfolio.