S&P 500
As of mid-January 2026, the equity markets have defied the skeptics once again. The S&P 500 has surged to unprecedented heights in the first two weeks of the year, closing at a record 6,977.32 on January 12 and currently flirting with the psychologically momentous 7,000-point
Federal Reserve
In a move that signals the definitive conclusion of the post-pandemic tightening cycle, the Federal Reserve has officially transitioned away from its aggressive balance sheet reduction, marking a structural shift in the nation’s financial plumbing. As of January 14, 2026, the era of Quantitative Tightening (QT) is over, replaced
gold
In a historic trading session that has sent shockwaves through global financial centers, gold and silver have both shattered all-time records today, January 14, 2026. Spot gold surged past the $4,630 per ounce mark, while silver took a violent leap to over $90 per ounce, marking a staggering 27%
CPI
The latest inflation data has arrived, offering a nuanced picture of the American economy as it enters a pivotal year. On January 13, 2026, the Bureau of Labor Statistics released the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for December 2025, revealing that while price pressures are cooling, they remain stubbornly above the
Market News
NEW YORK — The opening weeks of 2026 have ushered in a period of unprecedented market turbulence, as a "perfect storm" of geopolitical shocks and a direct assault on the independence of the Federal Reserve has sparked what analysts are calling a "violent recalibration of risk." In
gold
The global financial landscape was rocked this week as gold prices surged to an unprecedented $4,600.33 per ounce, a historic milestone driven by an escalating and unprecedented confrontation between the Trump administration and the Federal Reserve. The sudden spike reflects a deepening sense of panic among global investors
ADP Payrolls
The U.S. labor market greeted the new year with a message of calculated resilience. Data released in early January 2026 by the ADP National Employment Report revealed that private sector payrolls rose by 41,000 in December, a figure that largely aligned with consensus expectations. This measured growth signals
Treasury Yields
The U.S. Treasury market reacted with calculated precision on Tuesday following the release of the December Consumer Price Index (CPI) report. While the headline inflation figure remained unchanged at a 2.7% annual rate, a slight "downside surprise" in core inflation triggered a rally at the front
Jerome Powell
The global financial landscape was rocked this week as the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) launched an unprecedented criminal investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. The move, which involves grand jury subpoenas regarding a multi-billion dollar renovation project, has triggered a sharp decline in major market indices and
Finance
The long-simmering tension between the White House and the nation's central bank reached a boiling point on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, as President Donald Trump intensified his public assault on Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. In a series of provocative statements, the President characterized Powell as both "
Inflation
The United States Department of Labor released the December 2025 Consumer Price Index (CPI) report on January 13, 2026, revealing a significant milestone in the post-pandemic economic recovery. Core CPI—a critical metric that excludes volatile food and energy costs—moderated to a 2.6% annual pace, marking its slowest
US Treasury
The US Treasury market finds itself in a state of precarious equilibrium as of mid-January 2026. Despite a "cooler" Consumer Price Index (CPI) reading released this morning, the benchmark 10-year Treasury yield has remained stubbornly range-bound, hovering between 4.17% and 4.19%. This stability is less a