January 2026 saw dramatic swings across commodity markets, with precious metals soaring to record highs before a sharp correction, while energy commodities rallied on strong winter demand. The month underscored the sector's inherent volatility amid shifting seasonal and macroeconomic forces.
The surge in popularity of weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy is sending shockwaves far beyond the pharmacy, fundamentally altering consumer spending, challenging major corporations, and forcing a broad economic recalibration.
Market participants on prediction platform Myriad now assign a 68% probability to Bitcoin revisiting the $69,000 level, reflecting a significant shift towards bearishness as the cryptocurrency grapples with macroeconomic uncertainty.
Financial guru Suze Orman's blunt critique of auto leasing has reignited the buy-vs-lease debate, revealing deep divides in consumer financial strategy as industry data shows persistent leasing popularity despite economic headwinds.
In a significant diplomatic and economic shift, the Trump administration has agreed to slash tariffs on Indian goods after securing a commitment from New Delhi to phase out purchases of Russian crude oil.
Precious metals attempt a tentative recovery following their worst single-day declines in years, with traders weighing renewed political and geopolitical uncertainties against a backdrop of extreme volatility and regulatory tightening.
Main Street Capital (NYSE: MAIN) stands out in the BDC sector with its unique policy of paying monthly dividends supplemented by periodic special payouts. While appealing to income-focused investors, this approach raises questions about the sustainability of its cash flows and the underlying health of its portfolio in a shifting economic landscape.
While 3M shares have significantly underperformed the broader market and its industrial peers over the past year, Wall Street maintains a cautiously optimistic stance, betting on the diversified giant's long-term recovery and earnings resilience.
As major indices climb, investors are sifting through economic crosscurrents to find resilient tech innovators. We examine three companies—Veracyte, monday.com, and Zeta Global—whose strategic moves and financial momentum position them for potential growth.
A powerful but uncommon shift in market leadership is underway as small-caps, energy, and value stocks drive gains. While a sign of health, historical parallels to similar 'breadth' events often coincided with economic stress.
Saudi Arabia unveils a new national strategy aiming to attract $64 billion in private investment by 2030 through over 220 public-private partnerships across key sectors, marking a significant shift in its economic model amid broader spending reassessments.
The International Monetary Fund has issued a stark warning to Bahrain, stating the kingdom must urgently implement further fiscal reforms as its budget deficit hits 11% of GDP and public debt climbs to 134% of economic output.
A new economic report finds that while inflation has cooled, recent tariff policies have kept prices higher than they otherwise would be, as the Supreme Court weighs the legality of the measures.
A critical week ahead for crypto markets as major corporate earnings coincide with key U.S. employment data, setting the tone for digital asset sentiment amidst a shifting macroeconomic landscape.
After years of aggressive rate hikes blamed for stifling manufacturing and squeezing truckers, the nomination of Kevin Warsh to lead the Federal Reserve suggests a pivotal policy shift. This analysis examines the toll of recent monetary policy on the freight sector and what a Warsh-led Fed might mean for its recovery.
Political scientist Laura Fernandez Delgado has won Costa Rica's presidency outright in the first round, becoming the nation's second female leader and pledging to deepen the economic policies of the outgoing administration amid challenges of crime and a divided legislature.
The investment fund sold $3.87 million worth of shares in the Argentine bank, reflecting a strategic portfolio adjustment as the lender navigates a challenging economic environment.
While Las Vegas Sands shares have struggled to keep pace with the broader market, a majority of Wall Street analysts maintain a constructive outlook, betting on a recovery in Macau and the company's long-term integrated resort model.
As the Federal Reserve prepares for a potential policy shift in 2026, analysts flag real estate, financials, energy, and consumer discretionary as vulnerable sectors. Structural challenges and changing macroeconomic conditions could pressure performance despite broader market gains.
A volatile January has underscored a stark shift for investors: political shocks emanating from Washington now pose a greater threat to portfolios than traditional economic or earnings concerns, reshaping risk calculus across global markets.
