Asian markets opened to a volatile session Friday, with Bitcoin leading a sharp crypto sell-off and stocks swinging as traders weighed President Trump's signals on a key Fed nomination and a deal to avert a government shutdown.
Bitcoin's sharp decline below critical technical levels has amplified fears of a prolonged bear market, with prominent critics questioning its fundamental value. While some analysts see a buying opportunity, the mood among traders is turning increasingly grim.
Five years after its peak, Polkadot (DOT) trades at a staggering 97% discount from its all-time high. Once a top-tier crypto, it has now fallen outside the top 30. We examine whether its steep discount represents a hidden opportunity or a sign of a failed thesis in a market now dominated by Ethereum and Solana.
As Bitcoin tumbled below $80,000, a stark divergence emerged: options markets flashed warning signs while prediction contracts remained oddly calm, exposing a fundamental clash in how crypto markets price risk.
Precious metals markets experienced one of their most volatile weeks on record, with silver plummeting 26% and gold dropping 9% in a dramatic reversal. The sell-off, triggered by shifting U.S. policy expectations, laid bare the market's recent dependence on speculative flows from China, raising questions about stability ahead of the Lunar New Year.
Gold and silver extended their historic sell-off on Monday, with spot prices tumbling as much as 4% in early trading. The dramatic reversal follows a record-breaking rally that had lifted precious metals to unprecedented heights, stunning veteran traders and analysts alike.
Cocoa futures have plunged to multi-year lows, pressured by a global surplus and weakening demand as high chocolate prices curb consumption. Analysts point to favorable harvests in West Africa and falling processing volumes as key factors extending the market's month-long decline.
President Trump's nomination of Kevin Warsh to lead the Federal Reserve has sent ripples through cryptocurrency markets, as traders assess the implications of a governor with direct crypto investment experience and a hawkish monetary policy reputation.
Chevron Corp. reported a drop in fourth-quarter earnings that nonetheless beat analyst expectations, as the oil giant emphasized operational efficiency to navigate lower crude prices. The company, the sole U.S. producer active in Venezuela, signaled it is assessing further investment opportunities in the country following recent geopolitical shifts.
A sharp sell-off triggered by broad crypto market weakness pushed XRP below key support levels, with traders now eyeing $1.74 as a critical near-term floor and the $1.79–$1.82 range as the next major resistance hurdle.
A months-long advocacy campaign criticizing Hannaford's pricing and animal welfare policies has gained little traction among Maine shoppers, many of whom remain loyal to the dominant grocer despite concerns over affordability.
Investment firm Ashva Capital Management highlights Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) in its latest investor letter, citing the chipmaker's disciplined execution as a cornerstone for enduring growth, even as the fund's overall 2025 returns trailed major indices.
After a prolonged correction, Brent crude oil is showing signs of a potential trend reversal, with a forming double bottom pattern pointing toward a technical target near $95 per barrel. The shift comes amid a tightening physical market and simmering geopolitical risks.
CME Group has increased margin requirements for precious metals futures and options following extreme price swings, as daily trading volumes hit record highs. The exchange is also introducing new silver products and enforcing compliance measures, highlighting its dual role as a market facilitator and risk manager during turbulent times.
Amidst sluggish sales and intense competition, Target appoints Michael Fiddelke as CEO and refreshes its board, placing store revitalization and operational efficiency at the heart of its turnaround strategy.
As YouTube emerges as a key AI training data source, Reddit navigates a complex web of challenges: protecting its community brands, defending ad revenue against TikTok and AI search, and proving the value of its data licensing strategy to investors.
A new breed of online platforms is enabling speculation on housing market trends without the need to buy property, drawing both intrigued investors and sharp regulatory criticism.
As market leadership broadens beyond tech, income-focused investors are turning to high-yield dividend ETFs. Vanguard's suite offers diversified, cost-effective options for building retirement income streams in a changing landscape.
Achieving a comfortable, $50,000-a-year retirement lifestyle is a common goal for many Americans. We break down the savings target, the critical role of Social Security, and the key factors that can make this financial milestone more attainable.
GIGABYTE is expanding its strategic partnership with AMD to launch a new generation of AI-enhanced gaming laptops, motherboards, and monitors. This collaboration integrates AMD's Ryzen AI and 3D V-Cache technologies directly into consumer hardware, aiming to deliver tangible benefits in gaming smoothness, system stability, and creative workflow acceleration.
