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Who feels the heat?
Who feels the heat?

US crude tumbled nearly 3% this morning, silver fell 5%, and gold barely budged — a relief after Iran reportedly deescalate tensions and the US …

January 15, 2026

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Politics, geopolitics at the heart of price action
Politics, geopolitics at the heart of price action

US stocks are consolidating near record highs, but the calm from softer inflation data is proving short-lived. While US CPI came in largely as expected …

January 14, 2026

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Takaichi rally lifts Japanese stocks, US futures hesitate
Takaichi rally lifts Japanese stocks, US futures hesitate

Japanese stocks are basking in what markets have already dubbed the “Takaichi rally,” as reports that PM Sanae Takaichi may call a snap election lift …

January 13, 2026

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Underneath the surface
Underneath the surface

The year is off at full throttle, with data, politics and geopolitics all colliding. Oil grabbed the headlines last week, swinging on the U.S. capture …

January 12, 2026

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Tech, tariffs and US jobs data
Tech, tariffs and US jobs data

Happy NFP Friday, everyone! As the first full trading week of the year draws to a close, Big Tech is wobbling, with Nvidia slipping below …

January 9, 2026

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Uncomfortable.
Uncomfortable.

The White House’s latest moves are giving investors a mild case of whiplash. From keeping a close eye on Nvidia’s China sales to telling defence …

January 8, 2026

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