The article analyzes the technical breakout of precious metals as gold nears the historic $5,000 mark and silver approaches $100. It examines the long-term growth of mining sectors, noting that the GDX has surged 800% since 2016.

The article provides a technical roadmap focusing on bullish strategies for the Nasdaq and S&P 500. It outlines a "long-only" approach, utilizing hourly directional filters and tick-chart patterns to identify high-probability entry points.

The stock, which for some bizarre reason is up 50% in 2026 and almost 3x higher since August, tumbled after hours on an earnings release. 

Stocks finished the day higher, with the S&P 500 climbing by 55 bps. As noted yesterday, there is not much IV left to crush, and after we are scraping the bottom of the barrel.

December data gives the National Bank of Poland grounds to continue its pause in the monetary easing cycle, as wage growth accelerated, while activity growth in industry and construction came in well above market expectations.