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The Energy Sector In 2025 And 2026: Strong Cash Flow Beat Oil Prices
As the market turns its focus to 2026, the outlook for energy remains mixed but nuanced.
Implied Vs. Realized Volatility In Delta Hedging Strategies
Delta hedging is a fundamental topic in portfolio and risk management.
The Decision to Replace Fed Chair Jerome Powell Is in Final Stretch
The criminal investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell threatens to upend the contest over whom President Trump will choose to succeed him as it enters its final stretch.
Gold Faces Pressure From Hot Jobless Claims And Hawkish Fed Signals
Gold remains under pressure as strong U.S. labor data and a firmer Dollar reduce near-term hopes for Fed easing.
USD/JPY Slips As The Yen Reacts To A Wave Of Market News
The USD/JPY pair fell to 158.16 on Friday as the Japanese yen continued its recovery from earlier this week.
Iran Currency Collapse And BRICS Stress Test
The Iranian Rial basically collapsed in early 2026. And it’s happening because the currency is failing, security is breaking down, and diplomatic strategies aren’t working either.
US Dollar Index: More Upside Likely Amid 20 And 50-Day EMAs Bullish Crossover
The US Dollar Index falls to near 99.20 amid uncertainty ahead of the long weekend in the US.
News on Iran and China Move Markets
The PBOC announcement came after China reported its largest trade surplus on record for 2025, suggesting that tariffs have not substantially hurt global trade.
USD/JPY Price Analysis: Firm On Fed Rate Support Despite Equity Wobble
The USD/JPY price analysis remains choppy despite a risk-off move in equities.
Markets Mark Time Below Key Volume Node As Risk-On Signals Clash With Rate-Hold Fears
P-shaped volume profile points to tactical selling pressure while flows and credit markets continue to back a broader melt-up.
Oil Tumbles 5%; Tech Rally Pushes US Stocks Higher
WTI crude oil prices collapsed nearly 5% on Thursday to $59 per barrel, marking the sharpest one-day drop since October as geopolitical risks surrounding Iran receded.
Daily Market Outlook - Friday, Jan. 16
Risk sentiment was revitalised as markets advanced, alleviating fears over inflated tech valuations.
Expect More Upside For Stocks This Year, But Different Leadership
The tailwinds far outweigh the headwinds, and investors seem to be positioning for a strong year for both GDP growth and stocks on continued AI optimism.
Bitcoin Price Prediction: Top Reasons Why BTC May Surge Soon
Bitcoin price pulled back on Friday, moving from a high of $97,770 on Thursday to the current $95,650.
Finance Celebrates 2025, But Gold Is Already Pricing In 2026
JPMorgan Chase & Co.'s results are first and foremost a factual reminder: 2025 was not the year of macroeconomic disruption that had been predicted.
Economic Forecast 2026: Growth Will Defy Slowdown Fears
Economic growth outpaces doom predictions with 4.3% GDP surge.
EUR/USD Remains Pinned To One-Month Lows Despite A Softer US Dollar
EUR/USD hovers right above 1.1600 after hitting six-week lows at 1.1593.
A Talk About Chinese Banks
Bank lending in 2025 fell to the lowest since 2018, largely because household lending utterly collapsed.
A Weak Yen, The BoJ, And The Carry Trade
Bank of Japan officials are increasingly discussing the weak yen as a source of inflation.
BTC/USD Forecast: Bitcoin Sees Buyers On Dips Again
Bitcoin shows renewed strength as buyers defend $95K support, eyeing a breakout above the 200-day EMA and a potential rally toward $107,000.
