Supreme Court
As the final days of January 2026 unfold, the financial world is fixed on the steps of the U.S. Supreme Court. A landmark decision in the consolidated cases of Learning Resources, Inc. v. Trump and Trump v. V.O.S. Selections, Inc. is expected within weeks, representing the most
Stock Market
February 2025 proved to be a sobering month for U.S. equity markets, as a "perfect storm" of macroeconomic pressures brought an abrupt end to the multi-month rally that had defined the turn of the year. The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite led the retreat, falling approximately 4% and marking
Gold
In a seismic shift for global financial markets, the safe-haven rally of the decade has reached a fever pitch. As of January 26, 2026, gold has shattered psychological barriers to trade at a record-setting $4,908.80 per ounce, with analysts eyeing a sustained hold above the $5,000 mark.
Manufacturing
The American manufacturing sector started 2026 on a tentative note, as the S&P Global US Manufacturing PMI for January posted a reading of 51.9. While any number above 50 indicates expansion, the marginal increase from December’s 51.8 masked a deepening divide within the industrial economy.
Trump
In the first three weeks of 2026, the global financial landscape has been gripped by a familiar sense of "tweet-induced" volatility, as President Donald Trump leveraged aggressive trade policy in a renewed and dramatic attempt to acquire Greenland. The move, which began with a series of social media
Tariffs
As the first month of 2026 draws to a close, the dust is only beginning to settle on one of the most volatile periods in recent corporate history. Throughout 2025, a cloud of "unquantifiable uncertainty" hung over the balance sheets of the world’s largest companies. As of
Retail M&A
As the calendar turns to late January 2026, the retail and consumer goods landscape is witnessing a dramatic and somewhat unexpected resurgence. Following a 2025 that was largely defined by supply chain paralysis and the inflationary "shock" of universal trade tariffs, the market has pivoted toward a "
Trump
In a dramatic reversal that has become a hallmark of his second term, President Donald Trump announced a significant de-escalation of proposed tariffs against several European nations late Wednesday, fueling a robust recovery across U.S. equity markets. The move, which effectively cancels a 10% baseline tariff scheduled for February
Trump
In a dramatic de-escalation of a week-long geopolitical standoff, President Donald Trump has officially withdrawn his threat to impose sweeping tariffs on eight key NATO allies over the disputed acquisition of Greenland. The sudden pivot, announced during the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, has sent a wave of optimism
Trump
Major U.S. equity markets surged on Wednesday after President Donald Trump announced a pivotal shift in his administration's Arctic strategy, backing away from a proposed "Greenland Tax" that had threatened to ignite a trade war with European allies. The Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&
VIX
Wall Street witnessed a surge in risk-on sentiment today as the Cboe Volatility Index (VIX) fell by over 5%, closing at 15.94. The decline marks a sharp reversal from the "Greenland Chill" that gripped markets earlier this week, providing a clear signal that investors are betting on
Trump
In a dramatic turn of events at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, President Donald Trump has officially suspended a looming trade war with Europe, announcing a "framework of a deal" concerning the strategic status of Greenland. The announcement, delivered late Wednesday following a high-stakes meeting with