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It Begins: Silver Is Signaling A New Explosive Stage

Fri, 01/16/2026 - 00:51
A deep-dive into silver’s historic breakout, market dynamics, and geopolitical forces driving an explosive price surge, featuring technical insights, supply-demand distortions, and why $100+ silver may be closer than most expect.

Nasdaq 100 Elliott Wave Daily Update - Thursday, Jan 15

Thu, 01/15/2026 - 23:30
Elliott Wave update on the Nasdaq 100: market continues its diagonal structure in minute wave 5 with choppy ABC moves. Watching support near 25,622 and setups for a C-wave rally.

XAG/USD Rally Hits Pause As US Says No To Tariffs On Critical Minerals

Thu, 01/15/2026 - 23:00
​​​​​​​Silver price trades over 2% lower to near $90.40 during the Asian trading session on Friday. The white metal struggles to extend its rally after posting a fresh all-time high near $93.90 on Wednesday.

US Dollar Index Holds Near 99.50 As Jobless Claims Bolster Fed Pause

Thu, 01/15/2026 - 22:40
The US Dollar Index (DXY), which measures the value of the US Dollar (USD) against six major currencies, is edging lower after registering modest gains in the previous session.

USD/CAD Weakens Below 1.3900 As Crude Oil Rebound Strengthens Canadian Dollar

Thu, 01/15/2026 - 22:20
The USD/CAD pair loses ground to near 1.3890 during the Asian trading hours on Friday. The Canadian Dollar (CAD) strengthens against the Greenback amid the rebound in crude oil prices.

Standardization As A Tool For Development

Thu, 01/15/2026 - 22:00
The article highlights how standardization has powered economic development by reducing costs, boosting trade, and improving market efficiency, while also noting possible competitive drawbacks.

The Commodities Feed: Iranian Supply Risks Ease, But Have Not Disappeared

Thu, 01/15/2026 - 21:20
Oil prices came under significant pressure yesterday, with concerns easing over immediate US action against Iran

This Breakout-Pullback Could Make Our Week

Thu, 01/15/2026 - 21:00
This video breaks down Nasdaq & S&P setups for Friday, focusing on range rotations, breakout–pullback patterns, measured moves, and geopolitical risks.

Financial Markets Report For Thursday, Jan 15

Thu, 01/15/2026 - 20:40
In this video, Ira Epstein discusses various aspects of the financial markets as of January 15, 2026. He highlights the strength of the US dollar compared to other currencies and notes the high volatility yet bullish trends in the metal markets.

Exxon Mobil Elliott Wave Outlook: Impulsive Rally Signals Trend Continuation

Thu, 01/15/2026 - 20:20
Exxon Mobil has reached a new all‑time high, confirming that bullish momentum has returned. The near‑term cycle, which began from the November 26, 2025 low, is unfolding as a five‑wave impulse.

WTI Rebounds Above $59.00 As Traders Assess Situation In Iran

Thu, 01/15/2026 - 20:00
West Texas Intermediate (WTI), the US crude oil benchmark, is trading around $59.10 during the Asian trading hours on Friday.

US Eyes Private Security Contractors To Protect Oil Assets In Venezuela

Thu, 01/15/2026 - 19:40
CNN reports Thursday that one administration plan being mulled right now is tapping military contractors, or mercenaries, to protect Venezuela's oil industry as American companies move in.

Russell 2000, Equal Weight S&P, And Semiconductor Index Extend Rally

Thu, 01/15/2026 - 19:20
Indices kept the good times rolling with the Russell 2000, equal weighted S&P, and Semiconductor Index all pushing to new all-time highs. Since clearing the last line of resistance these indices have barely paused.

Way Above Average

Thu, 01/15/2026 - 19:00
For years, silver played hopscotched with its trio of moving averages. Over the past year, of course, the metal strapped on its SpaceX-approved rocket boosters and has roared to levels heretofore thought unimaginable.

The Home Depot, Inc.: Our Calculation Of Intrinsic Value

Thu, 01/15/2026 - 18:40
Each week we run a DCF (Discounted Cash Flow) model on a company from our watchlist. This week’s pick: The Home Depot, Inc. (HD)

Rates Spark: Sterling Rates And US TIC Data

Thu, 01/15/2026 - 18:20
Better UK growth signals are pushing sterling rates higher and next week's inflation numbers could push up even more. We see the broader trend, however, as one where rates drift lower.

S&P 500 Struggles To Hold Early Gains As Implied Volatility Reasserts

Thu, 01/15/2026 - 18:01
The S&P 500 saw a slight bounce today, rising just 25 basis points—not a very impressive move.

Low-Beta Dividend Plays For 2026

Thu, 01/15/2026 - 17:43
The S&P 500 is stuck. Two weeks of 60 to 80 point swings that net out to basically nothing. 

The Nguyens And The Fed

Thu, 01/15/2026 - 17:30
Monetary policy was once quite simple. Unfortunately, the Fed made things more complicated in 2008 when they began paying interest on bank reserves.

The Institutional Shift In 2026 Behind Crypto’s Next Tipping Point

Thu, 01/15/2026 - 17:18
Crypto is entering a new phase, not driven by hype or narratives but by real fundamentals and financial infrastructure.

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