The Dollar's V-Shaped Year: Why Currency Strategists See Weakness Before Strength in 2026
Major banks forecast the US dollar will weaken to 94 by mid-2026 before rebounding. Here's what the V-shaped dollar trajectory means for investors.
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Regional Banks Close Out Earnings Season: PNC, State Street Report Stronger Results as Sector Rebounds
PNC Financial and State Street deliver Q4 2025 results as regional bank earnings season concludes. Here's what the numbers reveal about the sector's health heading into 2026.
Consumer Spending's 2026 Slowdown: Why Moody's Predicts Growth Will Fall From 3% to 1.5%
Moody's Ratings predicts real consumer spending growth will slow to 1.5% in 2026 from the 2.5-3% levels of recent years, signaling a 'spending hangover' ahead.
JPMorgan Chase Takes Over Apple Card from Goldman Sachs: Inside the $20 Billion Credit Card Transfer
JPMorgan Chase will become the new issuer of Apple Card, taking over $20 billion in loans from Goldman Sachs in a deal that marks the end of Goldman's consumer banking experiment.
Jamie Dimon's Warning: Markets 'Underappreciate' Risks Despite Record JPMorgan Profits
JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon cautions that investors are too complacent about geopolitical risks and elevated asset prices even as the bank posts near-record annual profits of $57 billion.
America's Holiday Shopping Officially Crossed $1 Trillion: Inside the Record-Breaking Season That Defied Pessimism
The National Retail Federation confirmed that 2025 holiday sales exceeded $1 trillion for the first time in history. What drove consumers to spend at record levels?
Oil Plunges 4.5% in Single Session as Trump Signals Iran De-Escalation: Energy Markets in Turmoil
Crude oil prices plunged over 4.5% on January 15, 2026, as President Trump signaled potential de-escalation with Iran. WTI fell to $59 while Brent dropped below $64.
Russell 2000 Extends Historic Win Streak to 10 Days: Small Caps Haven't Dominated Like This Since 1990
The Russell 2000 has outperformed the S&P 500 for 10 consecutive sessions, the longest streak since 1990. What's driving small caps and can the momentum continue?
Trump's First Year Report Card: Markets Soar While Approval Ratings Hit Historic Lows
As Trump approaches his inauguration anniversary, the economy shows a paradox: S&P 500 up 21.5% since election day, but approval at just 36%—the lowest for any president at this point in five decades.
Netflix Q4 Earnings Preview: Can the Streaming Giant Overcome Warner Bros. Acquisition Jitters?
Netflix reports Q4 results January 20 with analysts expecting 14 million subscriber adds. But the $82.7 billion Warner Bros. deal has sent shares tumbling 19%.
Consumer Spending's K-Shaped Divide: How the Top Third of Americans Drive Half of All Purchases
As retail sales data reveals a bifurcated economy, the top third of American households now account for more than half of consumer spending while lower-income families struggle.
Mid-Cap Stocks Quietly Break Records as the Market Breadth Story Expands Beyond Small Caps
The S&P MidCap 400 and Equal Weight S&P 500 ETF hit all-time highs as the broadening trade accelerates, challenging mega-cap tech dominance.