Federal Reserve
The global financial landscape was thrown into a state of unprecedented chaos this week as the Federal Reserve, long considered the bedrock of economic stability, found itself at the center of a historic legal and political firestorm. On Sunday, January 11, 2026, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell released a somber
ETF flows
In the first six trading days of 2026, the global financial landscape has undergone a seismic structural shift, as investors moved a staggering $46 billion into Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs). This massive wave of capital represents nearly four times the typical historical volume for the start of a year, signaling a
Gold
The global financial markets were sent into a tailspin on Monday, January 12, 2026, as spot gold prices shattered all previous records, surging past the psychological barrier of $4,600 per ounce. This unprecedented rally was triggered by the shocking revelation that Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell has been served
Inflation
As the financial world settles into the second week of 2026, all eyes are pinned on the upcoming release of the December 2025 Consumer Price Index (CPI) and Producer Price Index (PPI) data. Scheduled for next Tuesday and Wednesday respectively, these reports represent more than just another data point; they
jobs report
The U.S. labor market closed out 2025 on a complex note, with the December jobs report revealing a resilient but cooling landscape. While the unemployment rate unexpectedly ticked down to 4.4%, the economy added a modest 50,000 nonfarm payrolls, missing analyst expectations and cementing 2025 as the
S&P 500
As of January 9, 2026, the S&P 500 (NYSE: SPY) continues to defy gravity, hovering near the psychological milestone of 7,000. Trading at approximately 6,970, the index has entered the new year with a "January Effect" rally that has already seen it climb 1.
S&P 500
The S&P 500 index closed out 2025 with a robust 18% total return, marking its third consecutive year of double-digit gains and cementing one of the most resilient bull markets in recent history. As of January 9, 2026, the market sits at a critical juncture, having defied mid-year
Economy
The American economic landscape reached a staggering new peak this week as the Federal Reserve’s latest Financial Accounts of the United States revealed that U.S. household net worth has surpassed $180 trillion for the first time in history. Closing out the third quarter of 2025 at a record
jobs report
The U.S. labor market kicked off 2026 with a report that offered a paradoxical blend of cooling demand and underlying strength. On Friday, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) revealed that while the economy added a modest 50,000 jobs in December—falling short of the 73,000 expected
S&P 500
The S&P 500 index surged to a historic intraday and closing high on Friday, January 9, 2026, as investors cheered a December employment report that appeared to hit the "Goldilocks" sweet spot for the U.S. economy. The benchmark index finished the session at approximately 6,
jobs report
The United States labor market entered 2026 on a fragile footing, as the December Jobs Report released on January 9, 2026, confirmed a significant cooling trend that has persisted throughout the past year. With only 50,000 jobs added in the final month of 2025, the report underscored a "
Federal Reserve
The first Friday of 2026 has brought a sense of cautious stability to Wall Street. Following the release of the December jobs report this morning, January 9, 2026, market participants have significantly recalibrated their expectations for the Federal Reserve’s next move. The data depicts a labor market that is