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All 4 Indexes Just Cracked Support: You Have Days To Prepare
Major indexes have breached key support, signaling a potential market flush as bearish patterns align. Monitor critical zones and watch trade setups like Alcoa, Darling Ingredients, and Kennametal for the next move.
Ignore The Headlines, Markets Are Still Rangebound
Major indices remain rangebound despite war headlines as the Russell 2000 and S&P 500 defend key support. Technicals lean bearish, yet critical moving averages hold as traders await a definitive breakout or breakdown.
Recession Watch: Is Private Credit The New Subprime Mortgage?
Blackstone faces surging redemptions as fears of a "subprime-style" collapse hit the $2 trillion private credit market. Systemic risks at Apollo (APO) and KKR (KKR) signal a brewing shadow banking crisis as oil prices spike.
Iran Risk Is Starting To Get Priced In
We discuss how escalating Middle East tensions are now being actively priced into markets, with the U.S. dollar, gold, bonds, and energy all moving into risk-off positioning while equities gap lower.
10 Big Oil Dividend Stocks For Rising Oil Prices
Rising geopolitical risks pushed WTI crude above $77, signaling a tailwind for energy producers. These 10 oil stocks offer yields beating the S&P 500 average.
Middle East Conflict Tilts Aluminium Risks Further To The Upside
Middle East conflict drives aluminum prices higher as Strait of Hormuz disruptions threaten 8% of global output.
The Gold Bull Market Is Just Getting Started
Central bank demand and long-term technical cycles signal that gold’s rally is just beginning, with targets reaching $14,000 by 2034.
Stocks And Precious Metals Charts - Program Selling
The U.S. Dollar surged on safe-haven demand while equities showed high volatility, reflecting deep geopolitical anxieties.
7 Silver Investing Mistakes That Will Cost You Money
In times of geopolitical turmoil, the urge to "do something" and buy safe-haven assets like silver becomes overwhelming.
EUR/USD Dips As Middle East Tensions Boost USD, EZ Inflation Jumps
EUR/USD loses 0.63% to 1.1618 after touching 1.1530 lows.
Q4 2025 U.S. Retail Scorecard - Update
The Q4 2025 blended earnings growth estimate now stands at 2.4%.
Canada’s Economy Shrinks By 0.6% In Q4 2025
Sharp declines in residential investment and a C$23 billion inventory drawdown signal a structural erosion of economic momentum.
Coherent Is Laser-Focused On The AI Data Center Optical Revolution
In the rapidly evolving landscape of artificial intelligence, the backbone of massive data centers relies on cutting-edge optical technologies to handle unprecedented data flows.
VIX Logs Highest Close Since November Despite Easing Fears
Major indexes pared back significant losses seen earlier in the day, but the Dow still marked a third-straight loss as it fell triple digits.
MongoDB: Why You Shouldn't Bet On Swift Recovery After Q4 Earnings
MongoDB (MDB) shares plummeted as weak guidance signaled decelerating Atlas growth and stalled AI monetization. Analysts slashed price targets, warning that a valuation reset and consumption-based model suggest a grueling recovery ahead.
The Bear Just Flipped Bullish
Nasdaq’s refusal to break recent lows signals a powerful rotation back into growth and tech names.
Is Paramount's $79B Warner Gamble Fueling A Debt Disaster?
Paramount Global and Skydance Media's $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery has created a media giant with $79 billion in net debt, leading to credit downgrades to junk status by Fitch and Moody's.
USD/CAD Slips As Surging Crude Oil Lifts The Canadian Dollar
Canadian Dollar firms on Iran-driven oil spike despite weak Q4 GDP and a cautious BoC.
How Did The War In Iraq Impact Fed Rate Cut Odds?
Iraq's conflict is subtly trimming Fed rate cut expectations, with markets now pricing in fewer than two cuts for 2024.
Israel’s Economy In The Fog Of War
Israel’s economy remains resilient as the Tel Aviv 35 index hits record highs despite regional conflict. Strong hi-tech investment and 4% GDP growth support the Shekel, reflecting investor optimism for a post-war recovery.
