Double-distribution structure favors range trade, with focus on value extremes as silver volatility and repo injections sharpen attention on near-term policy signals.

Hawaii and California have the highest rates. Idaho is the lowest.

FX markets remain subdued as we sit in the quiet window between Christmas and New Year, with limited follow-through across major pairs.

Silver posted its strongest weekly gain since 1998, surging 18%, driven by the "China factor"—specifically, Beijing's announcement of mandatory export licensing effective from 2026.

EUR/USD finds support near 1.1750 after pulling back from three-month highs past 1.1800.

Most Americans are paying higher electricity prices, and the pressure is unlikely to ease anytime soon.

Buying Starbucks right now is essentially an attempt to pick a bottom. It is the trading equivalent of catching a falling knife. You might get lucky, but the odds are stacked against you.

The US natural gas prices rose toward the $4 per MMBtu mark, maintaining most of their recovery from a two-month low recorded in late December.

Biotech stocks are entering a major growth phase in 2026, driven by scientific breakthroughs and strong industry momentum.

The resistant area at around $0.6720 may be producing a bearish reversal, which could lead to a buying opportunity after a deep retracement.

The Pound Sterling trades calmly near 1.3500 against the US Dollar ahead of the release of the FOMC minutes.

Bitcoin price remained in a tight range, where it has been stuck in the past few weeks.

Near-term event risk centers on today’s FOMC minutes, which could clarify the Fed’s internal policy divide and shape expectations around the timing and scale of rate cuts priced into 2026.

Asian stocks took a breather after a seven-session rally, mirroring technology-led declines on Wall Street.

The Australian dollar inched higher as the greenback struggles to regain its composure.

In this video, Ira Epstein discusses the significant correction in the metals market, noting that silver, gold, copper, and platinum all experienced a pullback after a strong December rally.

The US Dollar Index (DXY), which measures the value of the US Dollar (USD) against six major currencies, is remaining steady and trading around 98.00 during the Asian hours on Tuesday.

Chinese forces are conducting a massive military exercise in the areas surrounding Taiwan — a major economic power and supplier of semiconductor chips essential to the world (and US) economy

The S&P 500 E-Mini Futures (ES) continues to advance, breaking into new all-time highs and confirming that the prevailing trend remains firmly bullish.

Elliott Wave analysis suggests the Nasdaq 100 is at a critical inflection point, with competing bullish and bearish scenarios. Price action around key support, gamma levels, and S&P 500 futures will determine direction into year-end.