The 3 Snowmen; The Precious Metals
I think the US will come back from this, both to its senses and to a sounder financial system. Gold will be at the center of this. The stock market will not.
Do Americans Really Pay 96% Of The Tariffs?
Tariffs will remain a fascinating topic of debate for a long time, but the evidence—almost a year later—is that the components of inflation data do not show slowing but persistent inflation to be caused by tariffs.
Bitcoin Drops To $88,000 As FUD Drives Market Down
The crypto market ends the week with a market cap of $3 trillion.
Will Diamondback Energy Raise Its Dividend Next Month? If So, FANG Stock Could Rise
Shorting out-of-the-money put options might be a better play.
WTI Crude Oil Weekly Forecast: Cautious Buying Increased Before The Weekend
WTI Crude Oil which has been a rather stable marketplace for traders the past few months without massive volatility could face an assortment of tests via values as news develops from the Middle East this coming week.
This Week In Markets: Geopolitics, More Selective AI Investment, Steady Macro Backdrop
This week reinforced that markets are being shaped by three forces simultaneously: fragile geopolitics, a maturing and more selective AI investment cycle, and a steady but unspectacular macro backdrop.
Thinking Of Buying Visa Before Q1 Earnings? You Might Want To Wait
Visa Inc. is set to report its first-quarter fiscal 2026 results on Jan. 29, 2026. The company's volumes are forecast to grow, with processed transactions up 9.5% and payment volumes up 8.6%. Yet, investors may want to wait to buy the stock.
How To Tell Which ETFs Actually Belong In Your Portfolio
With more than 5,000 ETFs on the market, figuring out which ones are right for you has become challenging. In this video, we break down the ETF boom.
Charts To Consider This Weekend
Amid the winter storm making its way across the United States, let's take a moment to review some key charts from the markets.
SanDisk Stock Soars 1015% As AI Memory Crunch Reshapes Tech Markets
SanDisk Corp has posted returns that would make most investors do a double-take. The memory and storage maker jumped 1015% in just six months, turning what used to be a steady but unremarkable sector into one of the market’s hottest plays.
Speculator Extremes: Steel, Palladium & Russell 2000 Lead Bullish Positions
This weekly report highlights the most bullish and most bearish positions for the speculator category. Extreme positioning in these markets can foreshadow strong moves in the underlying market. Let's take a look at various bullish positions.
The U.S. Dollar Breakdown: A "Scary" Technical Setup
In this video, I explain why the U.S. dollar is on the verge of a historic breakdown. After a 2-point drop, the dollar is testing critical support.
Another Cambria ETF That Is Shredding
It's been a while since we checked in on the Cambria Endowment Style ETF ENDW, which I believe was the second ETF created out of a 351 conversion. Let's take a closer look at some ETFs and how they've performed thus far.
Currency Pairs In Focus - Sunday, Jan. 25
The US dollar initially rallied against the Japanese yen, but it has since experienced some volatility during the course of the trading week, as it broke above the JPY158 level before crashing lower. Meanwhile, the euro shot straight up in the air.
World Oil And Natural Gas Consumption Vs. Discoveries: Diverging Trends Mean Trouble
In the current environment that believes in infinite economic growth, it may be wise to remember Stein's Law, namely, "If something cannot go on forever, it will stop." Now, let's apply that idea to oil and natural gas consumption versus discoveries.
A Look At Indexes This Weekend
This weekend, let's take a quick look at some important stock market indexes to review.
S&P 500 Elliott Wave Weekly Update - Sunday, Jan. 25
In this video, I focus on analyzing the S&P 500 market cycle and Elliott Wave theory, while discussing the potential completion of a third wave rally.
Japan ETFs To Shine As BOJ Upgrades Economic Growth Forecast
The year 2026 brings a wave of resilient momentum for the Japanese economy, which slowed but remained on a recovery track last year. For investors, this backdrop puts a direct spotlight on diversified Japanese ETFs. Here are some funds to consider.
Venezuela Oil, Greenland Minerals & Energy Stocks Set To Soar
Markets have been selling off. In this video, we break down the latest global developments reshaping energy, commodities, and financial markets.
Market Rate Cut Expectations Drift As Macro Signals Diverge
The market seems to think the path for lower rates isn’t quite as steep as it had been, with the Fed Funds rate by December somewhere around 3.25%, and then that’s it.

