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Weekly Forex Forecast – USD/JPY, CHF/JPY, S&P 500 Index, Silver, Platinum, Goldcontent/com
Precious metals continued to rise strongly over the past week, which along with the Japanese Yen is probably the main thing for traders to be watching now.
Via Talk Markets · December 21, 2025
Home Prices And Sales Fall. Can Sellers Count On Lower Interest Rates?talkmarkets.com
Although home sales rose month to month, they remained down year over year. 
Via Talk Markets · December 21, 2025
Trump’s Venezuela Threat Is About A Forgotten Oil Seizurecontent/com
What began as a corporate dispute became one of the largest unresolved U.S. claims against a foreign government.
Via Talk Markets · December 21, 2025
VanEck Plans To Stake 70% of AVAX In New Avalanche ETF Filingtalkmarkets.com
VanEck updated its Avalanche ETF filing to stake up to 70 percent of AVAX, with rewards reflected in the fund’s net asset value.
Via Talk Markets · December 21, 2025
WTI Crude Oil Weekly Forecast: New Lows As Holiday Season Trading Beginscontent/com
WTI Crude Oil touched the 55.000 vicinity on Tuesday of last week, a mark not seen since early April 2025.
Via Talk Markets · December 21, 2025
Prediction Markets Are Like Macro Hedge Fundstalkmarkets.com
Via Talk Markets · December 21, 2025
What, Me Worry?talkmarkets.com
With not many market days left, it looks like people have finally stopped worrying about recession in 2025. Next up: let's see how much we'll worry in 2026.
Via Talk Markets · December 21, 2025
Trading Traditions And Holiday Magictalkmarkets.com
Traditions shape us. When we have a rule set, we may think it is hard and fast law; but we need to be willing to adapt.
Via Talk Markets · December 21, 2025
Economic Data For The Weeks Of Dec. 22 And 29talkmarkets.com
Forecasts for the economic data releases during the last two weeks of 2025.
Via Talk Markets · December 21, 2025
CADJPY Elliott Wave: Blue Box Buy Setup Explainedtalkmarkets.com
In this technical article, we are going to present another Elliott Wave trading setup we got in CADJPY. The forex pair completed this correction precisely at the Equal Legs zone, referred to as the Blue Box Area.
Via Talk Markets · December 21, 2025
F: Massive EV Pivot Could Please Investors Despite Mammoth Price Tagtalkmarkets.com
In the waning few weeks of 2025, it seems markets are looking further ahead to the new year, rather than back at the slow-moving start of what many hoped would be a December Santa rally.
Via Talk Markets · December 21, 2025
Google, ReNew Sign Deal To Build 150 MW Solar Project In Indiatalkmarkets.com
Under the deal, Google will purchase the environmental attribute certificates from the project, which the company said it will allocated to its Scope 3 emissions.
Via Talk Markets · December 21, 2025
China Is ‘Leaps And Bounds Ahead’ In Robotics, Experts Saystalkmarkets.com
China’s rapid embrace of robotics is reshaping everyday life and positioning the country as a global leader in advanced technologies.
Via Talk Markets · December 21, 2025
Weak Labour Market, Not Inflation, Will Drive Multiple Fed Rate Cuts In 2026, Says Commerzbanktalkmarkets.com
The US Federal Reserve could be on course for several interest rate cuts in 2026, even if a pause is more likely in January, Commerzbank AG said. 
Via Talk Markets · December 21, 2025
Technical Market Report For December 20, 2025talkmarkets.com
Seasonality is the dominant consideration for the next 2 weeks and it has been modestly positive.
Via Talk Markets · December 20, 2025
Bubbles Are Everywhere You Looktalkmarkets.com
This is a product of the distorted version of capitalism dominating the global economy today.
Via Talk Markets · December 20, 2025
PMI Continues To Counter Realitytalkmarkets.com
Economic activity continues higher while market psychology remains overly dismal.
Via Talk Markets · December 20, 2025
New Patent Signals Tesla Could Integrate Starlink Dish Into Vehicle Moonrooftalkmarkets.com
Via Talk Markets · December 21, 2025
AUDJPY Elliott Wave: Buying The Dips In A Blue Boxtalkmarkets.com
In this technical article, we are going to talk about another Elliott Wave trading setup we got in AUDJPY. The pair has completed its correction exactly at the Equal Legs zone, also known as the Blue Box Area.
Via Talk Markets · December 21, 2025
Financial Markets Report For Saturday, Dec 20talkmarkets.com
In this video, Ira Epstein discusses the recent financial market activities, focusing on the implications of the triple witching day, which saw a significant increase in trading volume.
Via Talk Markets · December 21, 2025
Market Briefing For Monday, Dec. 22talkmarkets.com
Very glad we 'stuck to our guns' in the face of agitated market conditions, and jittery traders ... market instability was obvious for weeks, thus understandable; but nevertheless we dismissed efforts to shake us out of positions; so here we are.
Via Talk Markets · December 20, 2025
All Of The World’s Investable Assets In One Visualizationtalkmarkets.com
America commands a significant share of global investment assets, with U.S. equities and bonds accounting for 47% of the world portfolio.
Via Talk Markets · December 20, 2025
Fuel For A Continued Bull Markettalkmarkets.com
Retail Money Funds continue to post record highs, fear of recession continues at a high level.
Via Talk Markets · December 20, 2025
Prediction Consensus: What The Experts See Coming In 2026talkmarkets.com
2026 is shaping up as a year of consolidation and consequence.
Via Talk Markets · December 20, 2025
Quick Note On The November CPI Reporttalkmarkets.com
While the drop in the inflation rate was surprising, there may be less here than meets the eye.
Via Talk Markets · December 20, 2025
Don’t Be So Negativetalkmarkets.com
It took many years, but Japan’s bond market has finally gone non-insane.
Via Talk Markets · December 19, 2025
AI Capex Wave Tests Bond Market Depthtalkmarkets.com
The global race to build AI infrastructure has accelerated sharply. Estimated capital expenditures now total more than $5 trillion, equivalent to the annual GDP of Germany.
Via Talk Markets · December 20, 2025
Santa Knocking On The Doortalkmarkets.com
At the end of the final full week, semis and discretionaries were sold into the closing bell, unlike Nasdaq, biotech or smallcaps -- a good enough sign that the Santa Claus rally can enter its opening stage over the next two shortened weeks.
Via Talk Markets · December 20, 2025
Fed’s Soft Landing Narrative Meets Economic Datatalkmarkets.com
Given the recent sloppy and weak trading in the market, it is unsurprising that investors are questioning whether “Santa Will Visit Broad & Wall” this year.
Via Talk Markets · December 20, 2025
From Hype To Scrutiny: Markets Enter A More Discerning Phasetalkmarkets.com
This week reinforced that markets are transitioning from narrative-driven rallies toward a more discriminating environment.
Via Talk Markets · December 20, 2025
Stocks Are 50-60% Overvalued. Could You Survive A Correction That Big?talkmarkets.com
​​​​​​​Stocks have been this far overvalued only a handful of time within the past 25 years. They could drop 50-60% from today's levels and still not enter a true bear market.
Via Talk Markets · December 20, 2025
Bitcoin Moves Higher As BOJ Hike Calms Investors And Stocks Reboundtalkmarkets.com
Bitcoin saw upward movement after the Bank of Japan raised interest rates. The rate hike marked a shift in Japan’s monetary policy, yet financial markets responded with optimism. Bitcoin’s gains came alongside a broader rebound in U.S. stock futures.
Via Talk Markets · December 20, 2025
3 Growth Stock Winners For 2026talkmarkets.com
Growth stocks are still in favor and even though many have had big rallies in 2025, that doesn’t mean there isn’t more upside expected for 2026.
Via Talk Markets · December 19, 2025
Bank ETFs Shine As US Banking Profit Hits Decade High In Q3talkmarkets.com
The U.S. banking industry is closing 2025 on a powerful note, with third-quarter profitability having reached its highest level in over a decade. This robust performance must renew investor focus on the industry. Thus, here are ETFs to consider.
Via Talk Markets · December 20, 2025
Merry Metalscontent/com
Merry metals, indeed. En route to finishing the final full trading week of 2025, both gold and silver made fresh all-time highs.
Via Talk Markets · December 20, 2025
OpenAI Signs MOU With DoE, Seeks To Raise $100 Billiontalkmarkets.com
OpenAI and the U.S. Department of Energy have signed a memorandum of understanding to deepen the collaboration on AI. Additionally, OpenAI has sought to raise as much as $100 billion in an effort to pay for its ambitious growth plans.
Via Talk Markets · December 20, 2025
Nike Showed How To Profit From Earnings Tradestalkmarkets.com
Nike recently reported stellar earnings. The company beat by an incredible 43%. The stock crashed anyway. I want to show you what you can learn from this, and how you can be ready for the next big trade.
Via Talk Markets · December 20, 2025
United Rentals: How To Trade This Rental Equipment Stock After Its Recent Pullbacktalkmarkets.com
Technical momentum has been building at United Rentals Inc. Shares of the company have outperformed the market over the past five years, gaining 245% while the S&P 500 Index has risen 80%. So, how should one approach the stock?
Via Talk Markets · December 20, 2025
Review On Refinerstalkmarkets.com
In this quick recap of recent trading, I take a closer look at some refiners and briefly discuss their movements.
Via Talk Markets · December 20, 2025
The Big Inflation Beatertalkmarkets.com
Fortunately, there’s an asset class that has absolutely crushed inflation every decade for nearly a century. And I bet you’ll be surprised when you find out what it is. The big inflation beater is small-cap stocks.
Via Talk Markets · December 20, 2025
TeraWulf Vs. Riot Platforms: Which Bitcoin Miner Stock Is The Smarter Investment?talkmarkets.com
The Bitcoin space is in a transition phase as operators are focusing on digital infrastructure and AI hosting to diversify revenues. TeraWulf and Riot Platforms operate large-scale facilities powered by low-cost energy. Which one has more upside?
Via Talk Markets · December 20, 2025
2026 Outlook On Gold, Silver And Key Commoditiescontent/com
In this video, I break down my 2026 outlook on gold, silver, and key commodities, highlighting the trends and drivers shaping the longer-term view.
Via Talk Markets · December 20, 2025
Alphabet Stock: Mexico Orders Google To Drop Android Restrictions On Device Makerstalkmarkets.com
Mexico’s antitrust commission delivered a ruling that changes how Google can do business with mobile device manufacturers in the country. The decision targets contractual practices that limited competition in the mobile operating system market.
Via Talk Markets · December 20, 2025
Further Bank Of Japan Hikes Are Expected, But Not Imminenttalkmarkets.com
The Bank of Japan opted for a widely-expected 25 bp hike and kept the door to future hikes open, though Governor Kazuo Ueda's comments were rather neutral on forward guidance. The November CPI matched market expectations.
Via Talk Markets · December 20, 2025
Trump’s Gift To The Cannabis Sectortalkmarkets.com
This week, President Trump signed an executive order concerning marijuana. The action reclassifies marijuana from a Schedule I drug to Schedule III. The news sent cannabis stocks soaring. Let’s consider a few implications.
Via Talk Markets · December 20, 2025
Centrus Energy Soars After Starting Commercial Uranium Enrichment Activitytalkmarkets.com
The buildout of Centrus Energy’s uranium enrichment facility is finally underway as the company announced on Friday it has begun constructing new centrifuges to support commercial production of low-enriched uranium. The stock surged on the news.
Via Talk Markets · December 20, 2025
2026: A Year For The Consumer Comebacktalkmarkets.com
You better not be betting against the consumer going into 2026. The CPI data from earlier in the week came in way cooler than expected. Crude oil prices are breaking down. Important consumer bellwether and retail stocks are hitting multi-year highs.
Via Talk Markets · December 20, 2025
Wall Street's Top 10 Stock Calls This Week - Saturday, Dec. 20talkmarkets.com
What has Wall Street been buzzing about this week? Here is a quick look at the top 5 Buy calls and the top 5 Sell calls made by Wall Street's best analysts during the trading week of Dec. 15-19, 2025.
Via Talk Markets · December 20, 2025
Chevron: A Supermajor To Own For Energy's Next Powerful Phasetalkmarkets.com
The year has been a tough one for oil prices. North American benchmark crude began 2025 in the low $70s. Now with just a couple weeks to go in the year, it’s been struggling along in the high $50s. But Chevron Corp. still looks appealing here.
Via Talk Markets · December 20, 2025
The 10 Largest Companies - Saturday, Dec. 20talkmarkets.com
Here is a short look at the 10 largest companies by market capitalization as of Saturday, Dec. 20, 2025. Additionally, I have included the percentages of their gains on a year-to-date basis. Let's dive into the numbers.
Via Talk Markets · December 20, 2025
3 Manufacturing Stocks Benefiting From Supply-Chain Shifts Into 2026talkmarkets.com
Many manufacturing companies are assessing their sourcing strategies with a stronger focus on domestic manufacturing, technological advancement, and building more resilient supply-chain networks. Here is a look at stocks that may benefit in 2026.
Via Talk Markets · December 20, 2025
The 6 Safest Stocks To Put On Your Buy List For 2026talkmarkets.com
Here are six dividend growers with zero or very low debt.
Via Talk Markets · December 20, 2025
SP 500 Elliott Wave Weekly Updatetalkmarkets.com
We discuss the Elliott Wave weekly update for the S&P 500, focusing on the completion of cycle wave 3, which began in 1949.
Via Talk Markets · December 20, 2025
Can XGPT’s AI Level The Playing Field For Traders?talkmarkets.com
The era of Wall Street’s dominance in information and technology is being challenged.
Via Talk Markets · December 20, 2025
Micron Stock Surges After Blowout Earnings: Is MU Still A Buy In 2026?talkmarkets.com
Micron Technology has quietly become one of the most important companies supporting the AI boom.
Via Talk Markets · December 20, 2025
Weekly Commentary: Global Monitoring Report On NBFIweekly-com
Year-end trading dynamics tend to muddle the analysis. With upward pressure on Japanese and global yields, it will be curious to gauge the Treasury market mood come January.
Via Talk Markets · December 20, 2025
Powering The AIcontent/com
Without AI buildout, U.S. GDP growth will be significantly lower. Some have said almost all of our positive GDP is from AI.
Via Talk Markets · December 20, 2025
Bitcoin Price Prediction: BTC Faces $80K Drop In Potential Bear Shifttalkmarkets.com
Bitcoin price shows weakening momentum and bearish structures, with analysts warning a potential drop toward $80K if support fails.
Via Talk Markets · December 20, 2025
Silver At $100? 'Second Greatest Breakout In History' Just Getting Startedcontent/com
The historic surge in silver is signaling a generational shift in the financial landscape.
Via Talk Markets · December 20, 2025
The Boom Bust Cycle And The Federal Reservetalkmarkets.com
We discuss the state of the economy, the boom-bust cycle, and why anybody—left, right, and center—who cares about the wellbeing of the working class needs to oppose the existence of the Federal Reserve.
Via Talk Markets · December 20, 2025
President Trump Signs Cannabis Executive Order: Canopy Growth Collapsestalkmarkets.com
​​​​​​​Canopy Growth exemplified the classic trading mantra
Via Talk Markets · December 20, 2025
Russell 2000 Earnings Dashboard 25Q3 - Friday, Dec. 19talkmarkets.com
The 25Q3 Y/Y blended earnings growth estimate is 63.7%. If the energy sector is excluded, the growth rate for the index is 59.3%.
Via Talk Markets · December 20, 2025
APD: An Industrial Gas Giant Offering Compelling Valuetalkmarkets.com
Air Products & Chemicals Inc. fell more than 6% last week after announcing advanced talks with Yara International, a Norway-based fertilizer producer and global ammonia distributor, on two major projects in the US and Saudi Arabia.
Via Talk Markets · December 20, 2025
Why Are Prediction Markets Suddenly The Hottest Product In Finance And Tech?talkmarkets.com
Prediction markets have quietly emerged as the next big frontier in financial innovation, and it seems everyone is suddenly paying attention.
Via Talk Markets · December 20, 2025
Canada To Launch Sustainable Investment Taxonomy In 2026talkmarkets.com
Canada has appointed the Canadian Climate Institute to lead a voluntary sustainable investment taxonomy defining green and transition investments, enabling credible labels for bonds and funds, with initial sector guidelines targeted for release.
Via Talk Markets · December 20, 2025
Gold Standard Explained: 7 Fiat Myths Debunkedcontent/com
Across the conversation, Maharrey and Earle tackle seven persistent myths people repeat about fiat money and the gold standard—myths that sound plausible until you follow them to their real-world conclusions.
Via Talk Markets · December 20, 2025
Italian Confidence Ticks Up, Led By An Olympics-Driven Tourism Boosttalkmarkets.com
Italian consumer and service-sector confidence has risen, while industry has slipped. Overall, the picture remains consistent with a very gradual exit from stagnation and still points to modest quarterly GDP growth in the fourth quarter
Via Talk Markets · December 20, 2025
Two New Swing Setups + A Bonus Ideatalkmarkets.com
In this video lesson I review the current state of the market and detail three new trade setups I have for Monday's session.
Via Talk Markets · December 19, 2025
How Much More Will Mortgage Rates Have To Drop To Spur Home Sales?talkmarkets.com
Despite mortgage rates declining a full percentage point from 7.26 percent in mid-January to 6.29 percent in mid-December, existing home sales have gone virtually nowhere.
Via Talk Markets · December 19, 2025
Trump Secures Deals With Nine Pharma Firms To Lower US Drug Prices, Avert Tariffstalkmarkets.com
The agreements bring the total number of drugmakers aligned with Trump’s pricing initiative to 14 of the 17 companies the administration targeted this year.
Via Talk Markets · December 19, 2025
XAG/USD Surges To New All-Time Highs Near $67.50content/com
Silver price rallies to a new all-time high of $67.46 even though US Treasury yields and the US Dollar remain firm on Friday.
Via Talk Markets · December 19, 2025
If You Own Silver, Watch The Market Closely Right Nowcontent/com
Silver is in a historic breakout and leading gold and miners but is short-term extended. A brief holiday pullback is possible before the next leg higher toward much larger upside targets as the long-term bull trend remains firmly intact.
Via Talk Markets · December 19, 2025
Republican Sentiment: “The Sun’ll Come Out, Tomorrow”talkmarkets.com
Republican consumer sentiment remains notably more optimistic than overall or Democratic sentiment in the latest University of Michigan survey, a pattern that has persisted with only slight erosion and stands apart from broader expectations data.
Via Talk Markets · December 19, 2025
The Ice Cube Is Melting: Here's What Happens Nexttalkmarkets.com
A three-week options update shows how time decay can work for or against you: a GILD diagonal spread thrives on positive decay while VLO and XOM struggle. The key lesson is how trade structure often matters more than direction.
Via Talk Markets · December 19, 2025
Is It Time To Dump The Magnificent Seven?talkmarkets.com
There has been a lot of chatter about selling in the Magnificent Seven Stocks (Mag Seven) and redeployment or rotation into the
Via Talk Markets · December 19, 2025
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