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Watch Out for a New Year Whipsaw Market EFT Market As the calendar turns and markets reopen after the holidays, investors often feel pressure to act quickly. New capital allocations, fresh forecasts, and renewed optimism can all contribute to sharp early-year market moves. However, history shows that the start of the year is also one of the most common times for whipsaw market action, sudden price moves that reverse just as quickly. With U.S. bonds and global markets facing multiple key events, caution is warranted. In short: beware of a New Year whipsaw market. Why the Start of the…
A steepening yield curve, a looser regulatory environment and increasing M&A activity all bode well, according to Catherine Mealor of KBW.
Gold price (XAU/USD) extends the rally above $4,350 during the Asian trading hours on Wednesday. Gold’s price has surged about 65% this year and is set to record its biggest annual gains since 1979. The rally in the precious metal is bolstered by the prospect of further US interest rate cuts in 2026. Lower interest rates could reduce the opportunity cost of holding Gold, supporting the non-yielding precious metal.Furthermore, the persistent Israel-Iran conflict and the ongoing US-Venezuela tensions could boost the yellow metal. It’s worth noting that traders seek assets that can preserve value during periods of uncertainty, which supports a traditional…
Samantha LaDuc has nailed some big calls on stocks in recent years. She sees another S&P 500 high coming in 2026, but an unhappy Main Street.
Looking Ahead to 2026 High Hopes for 2026. As 2025 comes to a close, financial markets typically shift into year-end positioning, guided by a broad consensus on trends expected to dominate the year ahead. This time, however, consensus is notably absent. Instead of clear direction, investors face a growing list of unanswered questions that could define 2026. From monetary policy and tariffs to geopolitics and bond markets, uncertainty, not clarity, is the prevailing theme. High Hopes 1. Who Will Be the Next Federal Reserve Chair? One of the most critical questions for markets is who will replace Jerome…
A selection of one kilogram silver bars at Conclude Zrt bullion dealer arranged in Budapest, Hungary, on Monday, Feb. 17, 2025. Akos Stiller | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesOne of the best trades of the year just staged a massive reversal overnight.Silver futures slid 7% on Monday, after topping $80 an ounce for the first time ever in overnight trading. The precious metal was last trading at $71.79 an ounce. The move is even more dramatic on an intraday basis. Peak to trough, silver plunged 15%, a parabolic move that is the biggest high-to-low change going back to Aug. 2020 when…
EUR/JPY trades lower and hovers around 183.80 on Monday at the time of writing. The move reflects renewed strength in the Japanese Yen (JPY), supported by the latest signals from the Bank of Japan (BoJ), while the Euro (EUR) tries to hold its ground amid a more stable outlook for monetary policy in the Eurozone.The Japanese currency benefits from the release of the Bank of Japan’s Summary of Opinions from the December monetary policy meeting. Policymakers discussed the need to continue tightening policy even after the rate hike delivered in December. The Bank of Japan raised its policy rate from…
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The Market Isn’t Your Enemy Misfit Market Why Traders Lose When They Fight the Market Many trading losses don’t come from bad analysis. They come from bad psychology and trading with emotion. One of the most dangerous mental traps traders fall into is believing the market is working against them. This mindset quietly destroys discipline, encourages emotional decisions, and often leads to a string of unnecessary losses. The truth is simple but difficult to accept: the market is not your enemy. Misfit Market A Costly Lesson in Fighting the Trend Even experienced traders can fall into this trap.…
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