Caterpillar
On January 12, 2026, Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT) solidified its position as the undisputed titan of the industrial sector, with its stock price surging to a fresh all-time record of $627.75. The rally was ignited by a bullish research note from Citigroup, which raised its price target for the
Russell 2000
As of mid-January 2026, the U.S. equity markets are witnessing a historic recalibration that few analysts predicted eighteen months ago. The Russell 2000 index, the benchmark for American small-cap companies, has officially secured its longest streak of relative outperformance against the S&P 500 (NYSEArca: SPY) since 2019.
CPI
As the sun rises on January 12, 2026, Wall Street finds itself in a state of high-stakes anticipation. Investors are collectively holding their breath for tomorrow’s release of the December 2025 Consumer Price Index (CPI) report, a data point that is expected to serve as the definitive barometer for
Gold Prices
Gold prices surged to an unprecedented all-time high on Monday, January 12, 2026, as a deepening conflict between the White House and the Federal Reserve sent shockwaves through global financial markets. Spot gold breached the $4,600 mark for the first time in history, peaking at $4,600.33 per
Donald Trump
The financial markets were jolted into a state of high volatility on Monday, January 12, 2026, as investors reacted to a renewed and aggressive push from President Donald Trump to implement a federal cap on credit card interest rates. The proposal, which seeks to limit annual percentage rates (APRs) to
S&P 500
In a stunning display of resilience, the U.S. stock market surged to unprecedented levels on January 12, 2026, as both the S&P 500 and the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) notched fresh closing records. Investors appeared to decouple from a swirl of political and regulatory uncertainty, focusing
Jerome Powell
The long-standing tension between the executive branch and the nation’s central bank reached a boiling point this week as the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) launched a formal criminal investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. The probe, which centers on allegations of perjury regarding a multi-billion dollar
Stock Market
The U.S. stock market experienced a striking divergence on Monday, January 12, 2026, as a surge in artificial intelligence optimism propelled the Nasdaq Composite and S&P 500 to near-record levels, while a sudden regulatory shock to the banking sector left the Dow Jones Industrial Average languishing in
Federal Reserve
As of January 12, 2026, the traditional boundaries between the U.S. executive branch and the Federal Reserve have effectively dissolved, sparking a historic standoff that has left investors grappling with the future of American monetary independence. Following a dramatic Sunday evening video statement from Fed Chair Jerome Powell, in
Wayfair
In a dramatic opening to the 2026 trading year, e-commerce giant Wayfair Inc. (NYSE: W) has emerged as a definitive leader in the consumer discretionary sector. As of January 12, 2026, the company’s stock has not only reached new 52-week highs but has also seen its relative strength (RS)
Intel
The landscape of the American semiconductor industry has undergone a seismic shift as the federal government, under the direction of the Trump administration, has officially designated Intel Corporation (NASDAQ: INTC) as the United States’ "National Champion." This pivot marks a departure from the broad-based subsidy approach of the
Federal Reserve
The US Dollar plummeted in early trading on January 12, 2026, as global investors reacted with alarm to the news that the Department of Justice (DOJ) has launched a formal criminal inquiry into the Federal Reserve. The US Dollar Index (DXY), which tracks the greenback against a basket of major