The initial estimate of the U.S. median household income for December 2025 is $86,820.

The S&P 500 continues to see the 7,000 level as a major ceiling in the market, as we are waiting to see whether we can get a daily close above that level.

Our view for this week remains that data has the most potential to steer USD crosses, and today’s busy US calendar offers a couple of opportunities.

The current year, 2026, is a so-called midterm election year. For stocks, it is the weakest year in the four-year cycle.

Over the last couple of weeks, we have shared evidence that supports the reflationary narrative and some that defies it.

Indian share markets are trading marginally higher, with the Sensex trading 90 points higher, and the Nifty is trading 52 points higher.

Markets open with the yen under pressure on the Japan election and stimulus risks.

The EUR/USD exchange rate remained under pressure on Wednesday morning as traders waited for the upcoming European inflation data and ECB interest rate decision.

Oil maintains its bearish stance after the recent sell-off.

Spreads between 10Y Italian and German bonds are at the tightest since 2008, helped by benign carry conditions. But we may hit a limit, as Italy still faces high debt levels.

Spiking nearly +7% in Tuesday’s trading session, Palantir Technologies stock made headlines after delivering a blowout Q4 report yesterday evening.

The USD/CAD pair turns lower for the second straight day and trades below mid-1.3600s through the early European session on Wednesday, though the downtick lacks bearish conviction amid mixed cues

The Nasdaq 100 faced a "funky" session as a midday drop in futures clashed with a resilient cash market. While Apple surged above $271 due to heavy dealer hedging, AMD's record earnings beat was met with an -8% after-hours slide...

We'll review a few ratio charts that compare the gold price to various measures of housing in the US. Despite the housing devastation during the Global Financial Crisis, the old axiom that you can never go wrong buying a house persists.

The Australian Dollar (AUD) advances against the US Dollar (USD) on Wednesday after registering over 1% gains in the previous session.

The Indian Rupee is trading firmly against the US Dollar near 90.47, buoyed by a landmark trade deal announced by President Trump. The agreement, which caps reciprocal tariffs at 18%, has significantly boosted investor sentiment...

Gold climbs above $5,000 as data delays, Fed uncertainty, and Middle East tensions drive safe-haven demand. Hawkish policy signals and geopolitical risks provide a strong backdrop for gold’s continued bullish momentum.

Market indexes caved mid-afternoon on a combination rotation out of high-growth tech (of which AI stocks looked to be riding up again before getting slapped down Friday) and a tenuous feel regarding what’s around the corner for the economy.

In this video, I break down the technical implications of today’s move, go over the key levels each ETF is bouncing from, and what it means for traders heading into the next few sessions.

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