Pocketbook issues continue to dominate consumer views of the economy.

Wall Street’s optimism for 2026 ignores stretched valuations and thin margins for error, making risk management more important than return chasing.

Ethereum is showing early signs of a potential bottom, holding support above $2,500 and aiming toward $3,000 as upside momentum cautiously returns.

The Euro strengthens against the US Dollar amid broad-based weakness in the US currency.

Precious metal prices climbed, with silver showing particularly strong momentum.