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
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
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
WASHINGTON D.C. — As the calendar turns to 2026, the hallowed halls of the Eccles Building are vibrating with a tension not seen in decades. On this January 5, 2026, investors are waking up to a dual reality that is reshaping the financial landscape: the "higher-for-longer" interest rate
Dow Jones
The Dow Jones Industrial Average surged to a historic close of 49,100 on Monday, January 5, 2026, marking a triumphant start to the new year for Wall Street. This milestone represents a significant psychological breakthrough, placing the 130-year-old index within striking distance of the once-unthinkable 50,000 mark. The
Stock Market
The euphoria that defined much of 2025 appears to have hit a wall of reality as the 2026 trading year began with a tentative and "wobbly" session on January 2. While the previous year saw the S&P 500 (INDEXSP: .INX) and Nasdaq Composite (INDEXNASDAQ: .IXIC) post
Stock Market
The U.S. stock market began the 2026 trading year on a resilient note as the Dow Jones Industrial Average and the S&P 500 successfully snapped a four-session losing streak on Friday. While the broader market sentiment remained cautiously bullish, the recovery was characterized by a distinct rotation
US Jobs Report
As the confetti settles from New Year’s celebrations, investors are quickly pivoting from the "Santa Claus Rally" of 2025 to a sobering reality: the first major economic hurdle of the year. On Friday, January 2, 2026, the market opened its first session of the year with a
Federal Reserve
As the sun rises on 2026, the global financial landscape is undergoing a profound recalibration. Following a year defined by the "Liberation Day" tariffs and a historic 43-day government shutdown that paralyzed Washington in late 2025, investors are now grappling with a Federal Reserve that has shifted from
GDP
WASHINGTON D.C. — As the calendar flips to 2026, the American economic engine is showing signs of a significant and unexpected sputter. While top-line growth figures initially suggested a resilient recovery following the federal government shutdown of late 2025, a deeper dive into recent Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) data
S&P 500
The S&P 500 index opened the 2026 trading year with a definitive technical breakout on January 2nd, surging past critical resistance levels and signaling a robust start to the new year. After a frustrating "Santa Stall" that saw the market endure a four-day losing streak to
Agriculture
As the 2026 calendar year begins, the United States agricultural sector finds itself at a critical policy crossroads. On one hand, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has just finalized the enrollment for its $12 billion Farmer Bridge Assistance (FBA) program, a massive infusion of ad-hoc cash designed to