CPI
As the sun rises on January 12, 2026, Wall Street finds itself in a state of high-stakes anticipation. Investors are collectively holding their breath for tomorrow’s release of the December 2025 Consumer Price Index (CPI) report, a data point that is expected to serve as the definitive barometer for
Federal Reserve
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a historic display of institutional solidarity, a bipartisan coalition of former Federal Reserve leaders and Treasury officials issued a blistering rebuke today, January 12, 2026, against the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) criminal investigation into sitting Fed Chair Jerome Powell. The joint statement, signed by former
Inflation
On the eve of one of the most consequential weeks for U.S. economic data in years, investors find themselves navigating a landscape of unprecedented volatility. The Bureau of Labor Statistics is set to release the December Consumer Price Index (CPI) on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, marking the first major
UN FAO
The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) released its highly anticipated December 2025 Food Price Index report on January 9, 2026, revealing a complex picture of the global kitchen table. While the month of December saw a notable dip in the prices of dairy, meat, and vegetable oils, the
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
FAO
The global effort to curb food inflation received a significant boost as the year 2025 drew to a close. According to the latest report from the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations, the benchmark index for world food commodity prices fell for the fourth straight month in
US Dollar
The U.S. Dollar Index (DXY) surged to a one-month high of 98.89 on January 8, 2026, as investors aggressively recalibrated their expectations for the Federal Reserve’s upcoming policy meeting. Market sentiment has coalesced around a 90% probability that the central bank will hold interest rates steady at
OilPrices
CARACAS / NEW YORK — Global energy markets were thrown into a state of high-intensity volatility this week following a dramatic escalation of geopolitical tensions in Venezuela. On January 3, 2026, a high-stakes U.S. military operation resulted in the capture of President Nicolás Maduro, triggering an immediate "short squeeze"
Interest Rates
On January 7, 2026, the financial world witnessed a historic session as the Dow Jones Industrial Average surged by 1,500 points, fueled by a cocktail of cooling inflation data and robust corporate earnings. However, beneath the surface of this record-breaking rally lies a profound sense of unease. Investors are
Russell 2000
The Russell 2000 index, the primary benchmark for American small-cap stocks, suffered a significant sell-off on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, as a batch of conflicting economic data sparked fears that the Federal Reserve will remain hawkish well into the new year. While the blue-chip S&P 500 (INDEXSP: .INX)
Economy
As the sun rises on 2026, the American economy finds itself at a precarious crossroads. On Wednesday, January 7, 2026, the ADP National Employment Report sent shockwaves through the financial markets, revealing that private employers added a meager 41,000 jobs in December 2025. This figure not only missed the
Federal Reserve
As the calendar turns to early 2026, the global financial markets are basking in a renewed sense of confidence. The prevailing narrative on Wall Street is no longer about the "higher for longer" regime that defined the early 2020s, but rather "The Great Normalization." With the