FTSE 100
In a historic opening to 2026, global stock indices heavily weighted toward natural resources have surged to unprecedented heights. The London Stock Exchange's premier index, the FTSE 100 (LSE:UKX), finally breached the psychological 10,000-point barrier on January 6, 2026, marking a monumental milestone for the UK
Mining
As of January 6, 2026, Canada stands at a critical crossroads in its ambition to become a global "critical minerals superpower." Despite possessing some of the world’s most significant deposits of copper, lithium, and nickel—essential for the global energy transition—the nation’s mining sector is
Energy Market
The energy sector started the first week of 2026 with a stark and widening divergence between its two primary commodities. As of January 6, 2026, crude oil prices have surged to multi-month highs, driven by a dramatic escalation of geopolitical instability in South America and persistent tensions in the Middle
USDA
WASHINGTON, D.C. — As the 2026 planting season approaches, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has finalized the payment rates for its controversial Farmer Bridge Assistance Program (FBAP), setting a national rate of $44.36 per acre for corn producers. The $12 billion initiative, announced in late 2025, is
Agriculture
The geopolitical landscape of South America has been fundamentally reshaped in the opening days of 2026. Following a dramatic U.S.-led intervention on January 3, 2026, which resulted in the capture of Nicolás Maduro, Venezuela has entered a period of managed political transition. While the immediate focus remains on
Venezuela
CARACAS — Global energy markets are entering a period of profound uncertainty as crude oil futures nudged higher this week following the dramatic ouster of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. The sudden removal of the long-standing leader has sent shockwaves through the geopolitical landscape, leaving traders and analysts scrambling to assess the
Copper
The ascent of copper to $13,000/t is a landmark event that underscores the fragility of the global energy transition. The combination of mine disruptions in Chile and Indonesia, the insatiable demand from AI and EVs, and the distortion of trade through tariffs has created a market environment characterized
Gold Exploration
In a move that has sent ripples through the junior mining sector, Arizona Gold & Silver Inc. (TSX-V: AZS) announced groundbreaking assay results today, January 6, 2026, from its flagship Philadelphia Project. The company reported that core hole PC25-158 has successfully extended the high-grade Perry discovery significantly to the north,
Indian Rupee
As the Indian economy navigates a complex transition in early 2026, a new forecast from UBS Investment Bank has sent ripples through the financial markets. According to a recent report highlighted by Mint, the Indian Rupee (INR) is projected to undergo a structural decline, potentially hitting the 94 mark against
Trump
In a series of defiant statements issued from the White House and across social media early this week, President Donald Trump has doubled down on his "America First" trade agenda, crediting his aggressive tariff policies for the U.S. stock market's ascent to record highs. As
Federal Reserve
In a high-stakes address that has sent ripples through global commodity markets, Richmond Federal Reserve President Tom Barkin warned on Tuesday that the U.S. central bank is now facing symmetric risks to both sides of its dual mandate. Speaking at a Raleigh Chamber of Commerce meeting on January 6,
silver rally
Silver prices have extended their aggressive rally in the opening week of 2026, climbing 2.65% to reach approximately $78.79 per ounce. This latest surge brings the metal within striking distance of its recent all-time highs and, more importantly, confirms a technical pattern that seasoned traders suggest could propel