Oil
HOUSTON/NEW YORK — The global energy landscape underwent a seismic shift over the weekend as U.S. markets opened Monday, January 5, 2026, to a historic rally in oil majors and service providers. The surge follows a dramatic U.S. military operation in Caracas that resulted in the capture of
TSMC
On January 5, 2026, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (NYSE: TSM; TWSE: 2330) saw its shares surge to an all-time high, marking a historic milestone for the global semiconductor industry. The rally was ignited by a comprehensive price target upgrade from Goldman Sachs (NYSE: GS), which characterized the current artificial intelligence
Energy
The global energy landscape was fundamentally reshaped over the weekend as a daring U.S. military intervention in Venezuela, dubbed "Operation Absolute Resolve," resulted in the capture of President Nicolás Maduro. The operation, executed on Saturday, January 3, 2026, has sent shockwaves through global markets, propelling the energy
FINS
As the new year commences, investors in the financial sector are closely monitoring the stability of income-generating vehicles as the Federal Reserve transitions into a widely anticipated easing cycle. On January 2, 2026, the Angel Oak Financial Strategies Income Term Trust (NYSE: FINS) announced its monthly distribution for January, signaling
Nasdaq
The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite (NASDAQ: IXIC) began the new year on a somber note, extending its losing streak to five consecutive sessions on January 2, 2026. This marks the index's longest skid in over a year, a stark reversal from the bullish momentum that characterized much of 2025.
Silver
As the financial world rings in 2026, silver has emerged as the undisputed titan of the commodities market. Trading at approximately $74.10 per ounce on January 2, 2026, the metal has solidified its status as a critical pillar of the global economy, having recently touched a staggering all-time high
Amazon
The first trading sessions of 2026 have delivered a sobering reality check to investors as two of the most influential components of the "Magnificent Seven" have hit significant turbulence. Shares of Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN) and Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ: TSLA) fell sharply in the opening days of
Nvidia
The Nasdaq Composite began the first trading session of 2026 by shattering previous records, fueled by an aggressive rally in the semiconductor sector. As investors shook off the modest volatility of late 2025, a renewed "risk-on" sentiment took hold, centered on the transition from artificial intelligence experimentation to
Gold
As the calendar turned to 2026, the global financial markets were met not with the typical New Year optimism, but with a thunderous rush toward "hard assets." Gold and silver prices have surged to unprecedented levels in the opening days of January, signaling a profound shift in investor
Federal Reserve
As the calendar turns to 2026, the global financial community is grappling with a stark admission from the world’s most powerful central bank. In a series of year-end communications, most notably a candid address by Governor Christopher Waller on December 16, 2025, the Federal Reserve has effectively conceded that
GIFT City
In a move that signals a tectonic shift in the global financial landscape, India has officially accelerated its mission to transform the Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT City) into a premier global commodity trading hub. As of January 2, 2026, the International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA) has moved to
Gold
As the clock struck midnight on January 1, 2026, a significant regulatory shift took hold in Washington State, fundamentally altering the landscape for physical metal investors. The implementation of Engrossed Senate Substitute Bill (ESSB) 5794 officially repealed the state's long-standing sales tax exemption on precious metal bullion and