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The US Dollar Index (DXY), which measures the value of the US Dollar (USD) against six major currencies, is inching lower after registering modest gains in the previous session.
Via Talk Markets · January 14, 2026
The USD/JPY pair posts a fresh one-and-a-half-year high near 159.45 during the early European trading session on Wednesday.
Via Talk Markets · January 14, 2026
The USD/CHF pair posts modest gains around 0.8010 during the early European session on Wednesday. The Greenback strengthens against the Swiss Franc (CHF) after US inflation data that was broadly in line with estimates.
Via Talk Markets · January 14, 2026
The Q4 earnings season got off to a positive start with JPMorgan and Delta Air Lines leading the way and delivering favorable quarterly results on Tuesday.
Via Talk Markets · January 14, 2026
China’s December bucked expectations for a front-loading-related slowdown with both exports and imports beating forecasts for the year. The trade surplus surged to new record highs—to a level roughly equivalent to a top 20 economy's GDP in 2025
Via Talk Markets · January 14, 2026
The oil markets had a mixed day today.
Via Talk Markets · January 13, 2026
Some of the recovery in yields is probably due to the market betting on TACO-Fed edition.
Via Talk Markets · January 13, 2026
If active managers held portfolios concentrated in a handful of stocks, they were more likely to miss out on holding the handful of winners.
Via Talk Markets · January 13, 2026
Looking over the longer term, grocery prices rose 2.4% y/y through December 2025. In contrast, they rose only 1.7% y/y through December 2024. So much for bringing down grocery prices.
Via Talk Markets · January 14, 2026
Elliott Wave update signals the Nasdaq 100 is forming an ending diagonal, suggesting exhaustion as it approaches a major primary wave top.
Via Talk Markets · January 14, 2026
Friday was a historic day for silver as it beat a volatile two-day losing streak with a massive rebound. Are you a silver gambler or a silver landlord?
Via Talk Markets · January 13, 2026
The Gold Miners ETF continues to demonstrate strength, advancing in the form of an impulsive Elliott Wave structure. The cycle that began from the October 28, 2025 low remains in progress, unfolding as a clear five-wave sequence.
Via Talk Markets · January 13, 2026
Google is preparing to start building its most advanced Pixel phones in Vietnam this year, according to Nikkei Asia, a move that reflects the broader effort by US tech firms to reduce their reliance on China.
Via Talk Markets · January 13, 2026
Silver is becoming a systemic risk.
Via Talk Markets · January 13, 2026
Stock market activity was mostly flat today on the major indexes, with only the blue-chip Dow shedding -398 points, or -0.80%.
Via Talk Markets · January 13, 2026
A reflection on how Wall Street experts misjudged 2025, why markets often behave irrationally, and why following price trends through simple technical analysis is key to successful long-term investing.
Via Talk Markets · January 13, 2026
Market bias remains bullish as Nasdaq and S&P set up a potential slingshot reversal. Trader watches for bear traps, range rotations, and breakout pullbacks ahead of key catalysts, including Supreme Court tariff news and TSMC earnings.
Via Talk Markets · January 13, 2026
rates appear to be frozen in time, with economic data—whether good or bad—having no effect on the long end of the curve. Today’s CPI report, which missed on the core, had no impact on the 30-year yield.
Via Talk Markets · January 13, 2026
Visa (V) with a possible bounce play off of the rising trend-line, but could see further selling down to a more conservative drawing of the same trend.
Via Talk Markets · January 13, 2026
Momentum has been the defining factor in equity leadership over the past couple years, and Bill Nygren’s fourth-quarter commentary captured that dynamic directly.
Via Talk Markets · January 13, 2026
EUR/USD trades with losses on Tuesday, even though the latest inflation in the United States was benign, hinting that the Federal Reserve could indeed reduce interest rates as priced in by the financial markets.
Via Talk Markets · January 13, 2026
The USD/JPY pair jumps to near 159.15, the highest since July 2024, during the early Asian session on Wednesday.
Via Talk Markets · January 13, 2026
From the criminal investigation into Fed Chair Powell, to growing signs of fiscal dominance, to administrative measures that blur the line between fiscal authority and monetary control, these events point to something larger than political theatre.
Via Talk Markets · January 13, 2026

It may have been easier for prices to drift lower, but instead, markets finished mostly flat. The one exception is Bitcoin.
Via Talk Markets · January 13, 2026
Let’s break down the likely scenarios and how to manage the volatility that could follow.
Via Talk Markets · January 13, 2026
Change around the world, especially geopolitically, is accelerating as we enter 2026.
Via Talk Markets · January 13, 2026
Stocks jumped up to new highs, and then flopped in the afternoon.
Via Talk Markets · January 13, 2026
Markets have been continuously pushing higher, but beneath the surface, the economy is showing cracks in the foundation.
Via Talk Markets · January 13, 2026
Silver hits a record $89.11 before pulling back, still posting solid gains on the session.
Via Talk Markets · January 13, 2026
Inflation for December was lower than expected with falling energy prices contributing
Via Talk Markets · January 13, 2026
This morning's release from the NFIB indicated a modest uptick in small business optimism to end 2025. The headline index rose from 99 to 99.5, which is just above the historical median reading.
Via Talk Markets · January 13, 2026
The S&P 500 hit a new all time high this morning on soft inflation data. The Nasdaq did not.
Via Talk Markets · January 13, 2026
The Dow pulled back sharply from Monday’s record close, snapping its three-day win streak with an 398-point loss.
Via Talk Markets · January 13, 2026

The jobs data was mixed for working U.S. teens. Older teens, Age 18-19, saw their numbers among the ranks of the employed rise in December 2025.
Via Talk Markets · January 13, 2026
Gold dips modestly as stable US CPI reinforces expectations for Fed easing later in 2026.
Via Talk Markets · January 13, 2026
Demography is the study of the structure of human populations, including factors like births, deaths, aging, as well as health and economic factors.
Via Talk Markets · January 13, 2026
Net Present Value (NPV) is a popular decision-making criteria used by firms to make key, crucial choices about how to allocate resources across an economy.
Via Talk Markets · January 13, 2026
The global auto and mobility industry is entering a pivotal transition year, with 2026 shaping up as a major inflection point for both autonomous driving and humanoid robotics.
Via Talk Markets · January 13, 2026
Allied’s asset quality and competitive positioning remain strong, but high leverage and interest costs constrain near term cash flow growth.
Via Talk Markets · January 13, 2026
Tesla stock faces a crucial test on January 28, when the company reports fourth-quarter earnings and provides forward guidance that could reshape 2026 expectations.
Via Talk Markets · January 13, 2026
While EPS beats are a necessary condition for a post-earnings rally, they are no longer sufficient. Guidance matters more.
Via Talk Markets · January 13, 2026
The deal marks Nike’s formal entry into one of the fastest-growing sports in the United States and signals a strategic expansion of its athlete roster during a critical turnaround phase.
Via Talk Markets · January 13, 2026
Rice was a little higher in reaction to the USDA reports. The market might have finished a bottom formation on the daily and weekly charts.
Via Talk Markets · January 13, 2026
Stocks have run nicely to begin 2026. They should take a breather, but do not need one. Until proven otherwise, weakness should be bought.
Via Talk Markets · January 13, 2026
The announcement comes at a time when MSFT has been grappling with weakness, with shares currently down some 13% versus their 52-week high. Here’s an explanation of what Microsoft is offering local communities under its new initiative.
Via Talk Markets · January 13, 2026
Alphabet Inc. stock remains undervalued based on average analyst price targets. Moreover, shorting out-of-the-money (OTM) puts has been working, and premiums are high.
Via Talk Markets · January 13, 2026
Nvidia’s tightening control over the autonomous driving stack contrasts sharply with China’s state-coordinated but fragmented approach to AI-powered mobility.
Via Talk Markets · January 13, 2026
The Japanese Yen (JPY) weakens further against the US Dollar on Tuesday as the Greenback strengthens following the release of the latest US inflation report.
Via Talk Markets · January 13, 2026
Unable to hold their modest early morning gains, the S&P 500 Index and Nasdaq Composite Index slipped, joining the Dow Jones Industrial Average in the red at midday.
Via Talk Markets · January 13, 2026
Monthly paying stocks are attractive for their frequent dividend payouts. These 3 monthly dividend stocks are also undervalued.
Via Talk Markets · January 13, 2026
The BLS reports the CPI Rose 0.3 Percent in December, in line with the Bloomberg Econoday consensus. The BLS reports to a single decimal place. I calculate two decimal places.
Via Talk Markets · January 13, 2026
Almost 40% of Canadian real estate funds have restricted access to investor funds, and that includes potential payouts.
Via Talk Markets · January 13, 2026
S&P 500 recovered from the premarket weakeness Monday with ease, and it was the Rusell 2000 that offered fine and low risk long opportunity with its first flush after the opening bell, then rip.
Via Talk Markets · January 13, 2026
Better World Green Public Company Limited is a leader in integrated industrial waste management services in Thailand.
Via Talk Markets · January 13, 2026
Microsoft announced the launch of its new Community-First AI Infrastructure initiative, outlining a series of 5 key commitments focused on building and operating datacenters responsibly...
Via Talk Markets · January 13, 2026
A possible early clue that a shift is underway can be gleaned from reviewing performances for US equity factors so far in 2026.
Via Talk Markets · January 13, 2026
The market is going to be watching the developments and any signs of how President Trump is going to respond which could change the negative momentum that we’ve seen in the cost of oil and products over the last few weeks.
Via Talk Markets · January 13, 2026
Duolingo stock crashed to its lowest level since August 2024, continuing a downward trend that started in May last year when it peaked at $544.
Via Talk Markets · January 13, 2026
XRP investors remain patient, hoping for another massive rally like 2017-2018 despite market fluctuations and uncertainty.
Via Talk Markets · January 13, 2026
CT Real Estate Investment Trust is an unincorporated and closed end real estate investment trust, which owns income-producing commercial properties.
Via Talk Markets · January 13, 2026
As AI models anticipate and cajole consumer needs, Google’s Gemini is transforming the company into an end-to-end commerce engine.
Via Talk Markets · January 13, 2026
Delta Air Lines posted adjusted EPS of $1.55 for the Q4, beating estimates, while revenue came in at $14.61 billion, slightly below forecasts.
Via Talk Markets · January 13, 2026
Gold ticks higher after US inflation data as softer core CPI keeps Fed easing hopes alive.
Via Talk Markets · January 13, 2026
Surging demand, long development timelines and China’s market dominance are reshaping investment risk and opportunity across the critical metals landscape through 2030 and beyond.
Via Talk Markets · January 13, 2026
Should you be relieved at the dulcet economic tones coming from the eurozone? Perhaps, after years of crises. The problem is, the rest of the world is dancing to a harder, faster, louder beat. Europe needs to change its tune.
Via Talk Markets · January 13, 2026
The Japanese 10 year yield continues to soar and the bond vigilantes are about to smack markets lower.
Via Talk Markets · January 13, 2026
After years of stagnation, the German economy looks set for a cyclical rebound. Whether that morphs into a substantial recovery highly depends on politics.
Via Talk Markets · January 13, 2026
Apple Inc. is trading close to its 52-week high amid mixed signals, driven by AI upgrade narratives and upcoming earnings, raising both investor interest and short-term risk.
Via Talk Markets · January 13, 2026
Gold holds near record highs as markets eye U.S. CPI and escalating conflict in the Middle East. Political instability and Fed uncertainty are driving safe-haven demand, keeping gold in focus ahead of key inflation data.
Via Talk Markets · January 13, 2026
The headline CPI print rose 0.3% MoM (vs +0.3% MoM exp) driving prices up 2.7% on a YoY basis (vs +2.7% YoY exp).
Via Talk Markets · January 13, 2026
PayPal’s stock price has remained under pressure this year and has moved to its lowest level since April last year.
Via Talk Markets · January 13, 2026

The U.S. dollar is mostly confined to narrow ranges against most of the G10 currencies today, ahead of the U.S. CPI report and U.S. corporate earnings. The yen is a notable exception.
Via Talk Markets · January 13, 2026
If this plays out, expect wild howls by Trump later this month.
Via Talk Markets · January 13, 2026
Bitcoin price held steady above the key support level at $90,000 as traders waited for major events this week. The BTC/USD pair rose to 92,000, much higher than the November low of 80,400.
Via Talk Markets · January 13, 2026
The gold market has rallied again during the trading session on Monday with a litany of issues driving this market higher at the moment.
Via Talk Markets · January 13, 2026