Gold holds flat after dipping to $4,407 as US yields and the US Dollar extend their recovery.

Looking back at 2025, some key themes emerged and drove many market conversations.

November’s report did not confirm October’s. For most of 2025, in contrast to much other data in the jobs sector, the JOLTS reports had been very much consistent with a “soft landing” jobs scenario.

The 25Q4 Y/Y blended earnings growth estimate is 63.4%. If the energy sector is excluded, the growth rate for the index is 70.9%.

DoorDash has proven that convenience continues to win in consumer markets, even at a premium.

The USD Index has been declining in recent years, but the reality is that it’s after a very long-term breakout that materialized in early 2015 and that was then verified in the following years.

FCOJ futures were sharply higher on speculative buying. Chart trends turned back up.

For 2026, the big question is when fiscal stimulus will start to boost economic growth. The latest data on sentiment still shows a lacklustre economy for the moment, though unemployment does remain around all-time lows

Morgan Stanley files for Bitcoin and Solana ETFs, aiming for long-term brand growth regardless of product inflows, says ProCap CIO.

Not a good look for Nvidia trading below its 50-day moving average here.

Corn market choppiness persists ahead of key USDA report data due Jan 12th.

The FTSE 100 in London opened slightly lower on Thursday, pressured by a decline in oil stocks, but managed a modest recovery by the close, finishing marginally in the green.

The Pound Sterling falls for the third straight day on Thursday against the US Dollar, down some 0.10% as US jobs data showed the labor market is healthier than expected, weighing on expectations of Federal Reserve rate cuts ahead in the year.

Some analysts think the AI hardware boom could slow down in 2027 while others expect demand will be long-lasting, with consistent growth. This article has the rationale for each position.

Stocks are mixed midday, as investors continue to unpack this morning's flurry of economic data.

JPMorgan has replaced Goldman Sachs as the issuer of “Apple Card,” marking a significant shift in the tech titan’s financial services strategy. However, the direct impact on Apple stock will likely prove limited.

Top on our market radar this morning: a Bloomberg News report says China is preparing to approve limited imports of Nvidia's H200 AI chips as soon as this quarter, restoring partial access to a massive market after years of restrictions.

Intuitive Surgical has shown strong fundamentals and growth potential, but mixed technical signals and cautious analyst sentiment suggest investors should remain attentive to upcoming earnings and market dynamics.

Business sustainability ratings and solutions provider EcoVadis and Amazon announced a new feature on the Amazon Business B2B marketplace, allowing sellers to display their EcoVadis medals/badges on their profiles as a key search criteria for buyers

The answer is pending as early as tomorrow, when the High Court is expected to issue rulings, which could include a decision on the legality of President Trump’s global tariffs.