The relatively weak performance of shares in the homebuilder industry for the past two calendar years is, on first glance, surprising.

Wall Street’s largest banks have closed out 2025 on a high note, delivering record revenues and rising profits as a rebound in dealmaking, buoyant trading activity, and resilient lending helped defy earlier fears of a slowdown.

Eli Lilly's stock experiences strong momentum prior to its upcoming earnings report, supported by robust analyst targets and a solid growth narrative, despite recent volatility.

The pace of technological change means millions of Americans face an uncertain labor market.

Confirming its status as one of the year's most volatile commodities, copper futures resumed their downward trajectory on Friday.

Consumer borrowing cratered further in November, likely reflecting growing consumer stress, as price inflation persists and credit cards become maxed out.

As the market turns its focus to 2026, the outlook for energy remains mixed but nuanced.

Delta hedging is a fundamental topic in portfolio and risk management.

The criminal investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell threatens to upend the contest over whom President Trump will choose to succeed him as it enters its final stretch.

Gold remains under pressure as strong U.S. labor data and a firmer Dollar reduce near-term hopes for Fed easing.

The USD/JPY pair fell to 158.16 on Friday as the Japanese yen continued its recovery from earlier this week.

The Iranian Rial basically collapsed in early 2026. And it’s happening because the currency is failing, security is breaking down, and diplomatic strategies aren’t working either.

The US Dollar Index falls to near 99.20 amid uncertainty ahead of the long weekend in the US.

The PBOC announcement came after China reported its largest trade surplus on record for 2025, suggesting that tariffs have not substantially hurt global trade.

The USD/JPY price analysis remains choppy despite a risk-off move in equities.

P-shaped volume profile points to tactical selling pressure while flows and credit markets continue to back a broader melt-up.

WTI crude oil prices collapsed nearly 5% on Thursday to $59 per barrel, marking the sharpest one-day drop since October as geopolitical risks surrounding Iran receded.

Risk sentiment was revitalised as markets advanced, alleviating fears over inflated tech valuations.

The tailwinds far outweigh the headwinds, and investors seem to be positioning for a strong year for both GDP growth and stocks on continued AI optimism.

Bitcoin price pulled back on Friday, moving from a high of $97,770 on Thursday to the current $95,650.