Elon Musk
As of early February 2026, the technology and financial sectors are bracing for what could be the most significant corporate consolidation of the decade. Recent reports indicate that Elon Musk is in advanced discussions to merge his private aerospace giant, SpaceX, with his artificial intelligence venture, xAI. This potential "
ON Semiconductor
In a stark reminder of the cyclical volatility inherent in the semiconductor industry, shares of ON Semiconductor (NASDAQ: ON) tumbled more than 8% on February 10, 2025. The sell-off followed a fourth-quarter earnings report that not only missed analyst expectations but, more critically, offered a somber outlook for the first
Steel Industry
One year ago today, the American industrial landscape was fundamentally reshaped by a single morning announcement from the White House. On February 10, 2025, President Donald Trump signed Proclamations 10895 and 10896, a move that sent shockwaves through global markets and sparked a massive rally in domestic steel and aluminum
PPI
The battle against inflation took a sharp and unexpected turn as the Bureau of Labor Statistics released its latest Producer Price Index (PPI) report on January 30, 2026. The data revealed that wholesale prices rose by 0.5% month-over-month in December, a figure that doubled the consensus expectation of 0.
Federal Reserve
In a move that caught Wall Street's aggressive easing bulls off guard, the Federal Reserve maintained its benchmark interest rate at 3.5% to 3.75% during its January 2026 meeting, signaling a stark departure from the rapid-fire cuts seen in late 2025. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell,
Oil Prices
Global energy markets were thrust into a state of high alert as February 2, 2026, dawned, with Brent crude oil surging to a multi-month peak of $71.00 per barrel. The spike followed a period of intense geopolitical friction, as a massive U.S. naval buildup in the Arabian Sea
SOFI
SoFi Technologies (NASDAQ: SOFI) has officially entered a new echelon of the financial services industry, reporting a historic fourth quarter for 2025 that saw the digital lender surpass $1 billion in quarterly revenue for the first time. The results, released on January 30, 2026, showcased a powerhouse performance across its
Meta
In a definitive display of market dominance, Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META) saw its shares surge over 7% in early trading on February 2, 2026, following a blowout fourth-quarter earnings report that shattered analyst expectations. The social media titan, which has successfully rebranded itself as an industrial-scale AI powerhouse, reported a
iron ore
The global iron ore market has kicked off 2026 with a decisive show of strength, as benchmark prices climbed 2.24% in late January and the opening days of February. This rally, which has pushed the steel-making ingredient to its highest levels in eighteen months, signals a potential turning point
Copper
The global copper market is currently grappling with a stark reality check as the "red metal"—long considered a primary barometer for global economic health—witnesses a significant retreat from its recent historic highs. On February 2, 2026, copper prices plummeted to approximately $5.60 per pound, marking
Kevin Warsh
On January 30, 2026, the financial world experienced a "regime shift" that few saw coming with such velocity. The nomination of Kevin Warsh as the next Chairman of the Federal Reserve by the White House effectively lanced the speculative bubble that had propelled precious metals to dizzying heights
Gold Crash
The global financial landscape was rocked on Friday, January 30, 2026, by a violent "flash crash" in the precious metals markets, wiping out trillions in paper wealth in a matter of hours. Gold, the perennial safe-haven asset, plummeted a staggering 9.5% to settle at $4,861 per