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Gold Slides Below $4,600 As Profit-Taking Grows, Fed Cut Doubts Rise

Fri, 01/16/2026 - 13:32
Gold drops over 0.70% on Friday as investors take profits amid skepticism over multiple Fed rate cuts.

Are We At The Start Of A Massive Bitcoin Rally?

Fri, 01/16/2026 - 13:22
Crypto now has clearer rules, more big buyers and steady demand from ETFs. Plus, the current economic backdrop is favorable for a rally.

The Debt Black Hole Claims Another Victim

Fri, 01/16/2026 - 12:56
This is a story illustrating how government policy, coupled with central bank mechanizations, incentivized bad decisions.

Ripple XRP Set To Lead Real-World Asset Tokenization By 2030

Fri, 01/16/2026 - 12:32
Ripple XRP is gaining institutional traction as a top blockchain for tokenizing real-world assets across global financial markets.

The FTSE Finish Line - Friday, Jan. 16

Fri, 01/16/2026 - 12:11
The blue-chip FTSE 100 remained flat to slightly lower during the session but was on track to secure another weekly gain, supported by earlier strength in resource-focused stocks.

McDonald's Is Worth Even More, Say Analysts - MCD Stock Looks Cheap Ahead Of Earnings

Fri, 01/16/2026 - 12:05
Analysts are continuing to raise their price targets for McDonald's Corp. stock ahead of the company's earnings announcement. Shorting out-of-the-money (OTM) puts is a great way to set a lower potential buy-in point.

One Comment Changes The Odds (Bigly!)

Fri, 01/16/2026 - 11:38
Comments from President Trump completely changed the market’s calculus about the next Federal Reserve Chair.

Stocks Cling To Breakeven As Fed Chair Pick Remains Uncertain

Fri, 01/16/2026 - 11:37
After inching higher at the open, all three indexes are flat or lower at midday.

Little For The Bears To Enjoy

Fri, 01/16/2026 - 11:35
Stocks have been quiet this week. The S&P is teasing new highs. All systems go.

Zcash: Triangle Consolidation Points To Wave 5 Breakout Toward 2018 Highs

Fri, 01/16/2026 - 11:31
After our November outlook highlighted upside potential in ZEC, price found support near $300 and is now consolidating in a bullish triangle on the daily chart, setting the stage for a possible wave 5 breakout toward 2018 highs.

State Street Drops After Q4 Results: Beat On Paper, But Costs Raise Questions

Fri, 01/16/2026 - 11:30
State Street shares slipped after the bank posted a Q4 earnings and revenue beat, but investors focused on restructuring costs and a higher-than-expected expense outlook for 2026.

Is The AI Trade Dead… Or Are The Biggest Gains Yet To Come?

Fri, 01/16/2026 - 11:26
A major shift has taken place in the markets.

Trump Wants Them To Pay Their Fair Share - The Energy Report

Fri, 01/16/2026 - 11:06
Despite the possibility for a near term spike in prices, the reality is that President Trump’s foreign policy is going to be a major factor that will keep oil prices from spiraling out of control.

Dividend Stock Analysis: Cardinal Health, Inc.

Fri, 01/16/2026 - 11:00
Cardinal Health Inc. is one of the leading wholesale distributors of pharmaceuticals, medical/surgical supplies, and related products to a broad range of health care customers.

Altria Group, Inc.: A Deep Value Consumer Staples Cash Machine

Fri, 01/16/2026 - 10:30
While long-term growth is limited, the current valuation implies a level of pessimism that understates the company’s resilience, pricing power, and shareholder-return capacity.

Asia Week Ahead: Rate Decisions In China, Japan, Indonesia And Key Data From China, Taiwan, And South Korea

Fri, 01/16/2026 - 10:00
No rate changes are expected from the People's Bank of China, Bank of Japan, or Bank Indonesia.

Sensex Today Ends 187 Points Higher; Nifty Above 25,650

Fri, 01/16/2026 - 09:30
Although the benchmark indices opened higher, they traded positively throughout the session and ultimately closed green.

Technical Analysis: Dow Jones - Friday, Jan. 16

Fri, 01/16/2026 - 09:00
The Dow managed to meet the target zone at 49500-600.

EUR/USD Outlook: Bears Aiming For 1.1550 Amid Fed-ECB Divergence

Fri, 01/16/2026 - 08:50
The EUR/USD outlook remains soft as the dollar surges after a surprise decline in jobless claims.

US Dollar Finishing Week Softly But Within Consolidative Ranges

Fri, 01/16/2026 - 08:40
The US dollar is softer against all the G10 currencies, but the general consolidation seen this week continues.

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