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Currency Speculators Boost Euro Bets To Highest Since 2023, CAD Bets Go Bullish
The COT currency market speculator bets were higher this week as 10 out of the 11 currency markets we cover had higher positioning while the other one markets had lower speculator contracts.
The Gold Update: Gold Reaching Peak Volatility
Gold’s daily range through these first 25 trading days of 2026 has averaged 197 points per session, the current “expected daily trading range” (for Monday) being 283 points, a historical maximum.
Why Alphabet's Free Cash Flow Could Survive, Despite The Market's Fears - How To Play GOOGL
There are ways to play GOOGL using OTM puts and ITM calls, for value investors.
The LDP’s Landslide Victory In Japan Is Positive For Risk Assets
The landslide victory by the LDP should secure a super-majority for Prime Minister Takaichi. We see risk-on in the near term.
EUR/USD Weekly Forecast: Nervousness And Uncertainty Grip Trading Mindsets
The EUR/USD continues to traverse in a higher range. The last time the EUR/USD was within these higher sustained values was 2021.
Pure-Play Quantum Computing Stocks Continue To Decline - Here's Why
The quantum computing industry is expected to experience a CAGR of 36.9% between now and 2030 but there will be bumps along the way. Last week the 4 constituents in our Pure-Play Quantum Computing Stocks Portfolio declined sharply.
Liquidity Speaks, Sentiment Listens
Liquidity is the highest its ever been. In this comprehensive video, I discuss the potential impact of liquidity and sentiment on the markets.
Amazon Stock Drops 11% After Revealing $200 Billion AI Spending Plan
Amazon stock took a beating in recent trading. Shares plunged more than 11% following the company’s fourth-quarter earnings report. The earnings miss wasn’t the only problem. Amazon’s capital expenditure forecast sent shockwaves through Wall Street.
Currency Pairs In Focus - Sunday, Feb. 8
The euro experienced a lot of noise as it tested the 1.18 level, which is an area that previously offered resistance. The previous week formed a horrific-looking shooting star, so we are still questioning if the euro can take off to the upside.
Dow Jones Elliott Wave Weekly Update - Sunday, Feb. 8
In this video, I provide the Elliott Wave weekly update for the Dow Jones Industrial Average, as I discuss the market's surge and potential movements.
Bitcoin Reclaims $70,000, But Altcoins Fail To Recover Amid Disastrous Week
The cryptocurrency market looks poised to close one of its worst weeks in recent history. Massive liquidations, widespread fear, uncertainty, and doubt, and international economic turmoil have brought the cryptocurrency market to pre-Trump numbers.
Gold & Silver Alert: The $71 Support Hold & $50 "Load The Boat" Level
In this precious metals update, I dive into the charts of gold, silver, platinum, and palladium. I break down the critical "line in the sand" levels.
Next Time, Remember These Charts
This isn’t the first time that we’ve seen this kind of market squeeze happen. So, in the future (especially on a Friday with many options expiring), we must look for markets to course-correct. Let’s look at more charts.
More Cushion For The Pushing
It is my fervent wish that the mega-rally we saw on Friday will be remembered as a fantastic bull trap. Some of the big ETFs suggest that it will be. Let's take a look.
Top Picks 2026: Platinum Group Metals Ltd.
One of the key trends in 2026 is the outperformance of precious metals like gold and silver. But lost in the shuffle has been platinum, which has traded at higher prices than gold in recent decades. Thus, Platinum Group Metals is in the spotlight.
The Tangible Economy Strikes Back
The 'SaaSpocalypse' is upon us, and with it comes soul-searching among investors who believed that a concentrated bet on US and global tech was a source of excess returns relative to the broader market. To me, this looks like a long-overdue sell-off.
Yen At A Crossroads As Global Liquidity Dynamics Tighten
This weekend, the USD/JPY currency pair has already been seen trading just below the 158 mark, and the LDP win could potentially see it weaken even further. The threat of BoJ intervention really seems out of place, in my opinion.
Amazon Slides On Surprise Surge In AI-Driven Spending Plans
Amazon was under pressure after the company’s spending outlook caught investors off guard, which added to the concerns that the AI boom may be edging into bubble territory. Meanwhile, the groundwork for the merger of SpaceX and xAI has been underway.
5 Securities & Exchanges Stocks To Watch Amid Increased Volatility
With the increasing digitization of financial markets, cyber threats and data breaches continue to pose serious risks for the securities and exchanges space. Despite this, here is a closer look at 5 stocks in the industry to keep an eye on.
5 High-Yield Stocks To Buy Now (Up To 13.85% Yield)
In this video, we break down 5 high-yield investments we’re buying now, with yields reaching up to 13.85%. Today, we're focused on dividend safety.
