Visa
NEW YORK — In a tale of two realities, the world’s leading payment giants, Visa Inc. (NYSE: V) and Mastercard Inc. (NYSE: MA), reported robust earnings for the final quarter of 2025, revealing a U.S. consumer that remains resilient despite mounting economic and political headwinds. However, the financial triumph
OPEC+
VIENNA — In a move that signals deep caution at the highest levels of global energy policy, eight key members of the OPEC+ alliance announced they will maintain steady production levels through the first quarter of 2026. The decision, finalized during virtual deliberations in early January, comes as a direct response
Gold
The multi-year bull run in precious metals has hit a violent roadblock, as gold and silver prices underwent a historic "liquidation cascade" in early February 2026. Following a record-shattering 2025 that saw gold climb 64% and silver skyrocket by over 140%, the rally abruptly lost steam this week,
Gold
The global gold market witnessed a historic decoupling this week as a sudden, violent liquidation by financial institutions shattered months of record-breaking momentum. On January 30, 2026, the perceived safety of the "debasement trade" evaporated in a matter of hours, sending the SPDR Gold Shares (NYSE: GLD) into
American Express
The Platinum Moat: American Express Projects Record 2026 Profits as High-End Spending Defies Economic Gravity On January 30, 2026, American Express (NYSE:AXP) delivered a powerful signal of confidence to the financial markets, issuing a robust 2026 profit forecast that comfortably exceeded Wall Street’s expectations. Despite a minor earnings-per-share
Visa
SAN FRANCISCO — In a financial climate marked by fluctuating consumer sentiment and persistent inflationary pressures, payments giant Visa Inc. (NYSE: V) has once again demonstrated its role as a cornerstone of the global economy. Reporting its fiscal first-quarter 2026 results on January 29, the company posted better-than-expected revenue and earnings,
S&P 500
In a historic display of market resilience and technological optimism, the S&P 500 index officially crossed the 7,000-point threshold on January 28, 2026. This monumental achievement marks a new era for Wall Street, coming just fourteen months after the index first touched 6,000 in late 2024.
Defense
As of January 30, 2026, the global defense landscape has shifted from a period of reactive replenishment to a structural "Security Supercycle." Driven by intensifying multi-theater conflicts and a fundamental breakdown in the post-Cold War security architecture, global military expenditure has surged to a staggering $2.72 trillion.
Visa
In a week marked by turbulent consumer sentiment and shifting macroeconomic forecasts, Visa Inc. (NYSE: V) delivered a resounding vote of confidence in the global economy. Reporting its fiscal first-quarter 2026 results on January 29, the payments giant revealed a significant beat on both the top and bottom lines, driven
Barrick Gold
As January 2026 comes to a close, the financial world is reeling from an unprecedented market movement in the basic materials sector. Barrick Gold (NYSE: GOLD) has recorded a staggering 173% increase in its share price over the last 30 days, a move that has catapulted the company into a
Finance
In a dramatic shift for global finance, the U.S. Dollar Index (DXY) has plummeted to its lowest level since early 2022, signaling an end to the "dollar exceptionalism" that defined the early 2020s. As of late January 2026, the greenback is trading in the 95.00–96.
Finance
The benchmark 10-year Treasury yield has retreated to 4.25% as of January 29, 2026, offering a slight reprieve to a market that had been gripped by a sudden surge in borrowing costs earlier this month. The move marks a cooling from a five-month high of 4.31% reached on