GDP
As the final full week of 2025 approaches, Wall Street is preparing for one of the most unorthodox economic data releases in modern history. On Tuesday, December 23, the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) will finally pull back the curtain on the third-quarter U.S. Gross Domestic Product (GDP), providing
IGO
As the global energy transition navigates a pivotal "rebalancing" phase, IGO Limited (ASX:IGO) has solidified its position at the apex of the battery metals sector. By December 2025, the Perth-based miner has successfully navigated a turbulent two-year commodity cycle, anchored by the strategic extension of the Greenbushes
CoBank
As 2025 draws to a close, the heavy clouds of oversupply that have loomed over the American Heartland for the past two years appear to be breaking. According to the latest year-ahead outlook from CoBank’s Knowledge Exchange, the cyclical price bottoms for corn, wheat, and soybeans have likely been
AI
As the calendar turns towards 2026, the financial markets are bracing for an unprecedented surge, largely propelled by the relentless march of Artificial Intelligence. Experts and analysts alike are projecting a robust year for corporate earnings, particularly within the AI-related technology sector, where double-digit growth figures are becoming the new
Real Estate
As of December 2025, the global real estate market finds itself at a pivotal juncture, navigating a complex landscape shaped predominantly by evolving interest rate policies. While central banks in major economies have initiated a cautious descent from peak rates, the pace has been more measured than anticipated, leaving rates
US Stocks
The financial world is abuzz with a stark warning: the possibility of a "Lost Decade" for US stocks. This grim forecast, prominently articulated by major institutions like Goldman Sachs in late 2024 and extending into December 2025, suggests that the robust, often double-digit returns enjoyed by investors in
Cotton
As 2025 draws to a close, the global cotton market finds itself at a critical juncture, presenting a complex interplay of challenges and potential opportunities for investors and industry stakeholders. The year has been largely characterized by subdued prices and high production costs for growers, yet recent movements in ICE
Dow Jones
As of early December 2025, the U.S. stock market finds itself in a precarious yet optimistic position, with both the Dow Jones Industrial Average and the S&P 500 index hovering tantalizingly close to their all-time record highs. This remarkable resilience in equity valuations comes amidst a period
S&P 500
New York, NY – After a remarkable run characterized by robust double-digit returns, the S&P 500's (INDEXSP: .INX) impressive rally is poised to decelerate significantly in 2026, according to a recent outlook from Bank of America (NYSE: BAC). The financial giant anticipates a moderation to more subdued
Gold
The precious metals market, particularly gold and silver, is experiencing a significant uplift as of late 2025, driven by a confluence of supportive regulatory actions and an increasingly bullish investor sentiment. Amidst persistent global economic uncertainties, escalating geopolitical tensions, and a strategic pivot by central banks, these tangible assets are
AI
The financial landscape of late 2025 and early 2026 is being profoundly shaped by a sustained, substantial surge in Artificial Intelligence (AI) valuations. This bullish momentum, projected to drive significant economic expansion, is simultaneously sparking concerns of potential overvaluation and the looming specter of an "AI bubble." In
Silver
The global silver market is currently in the throes of an unprecedented boom in November 2025, with prices reaching new all-time highs. This remarkable surge is driven by a confluence of factors, including persistent supply deficits, robust industrial demand from green technologies, and heightened investment interest fueled by geopolitical tensions