Thin Liquidity Lifts 2026 Open as Gold and Silver Lead
Holiday closures muted early gains, while Fed independence worries kept precious metals strong and oil stabilizing.
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Stocks Dip Into 2025 Close, Mortgage Rates Ease
U.S. stocks slipped into year-end as AI led gains, while mortgage rates hit 2025 lows.
30-Year Mortgage Rate Falls to 6.15%, 2025 Low
Freddie Mac data shows modest easing tied to Treasury yields, but high prices still cap affordability.
U.S. Stocks Slip on 2025 Finale as AI Leads Gains
The S&P 500 ended 2025 up 16.39%, but investors enter 2026 with tighter upside and higher AI-driven expectations.
Tech Pullback Caps 2025 as China, Iran Risks Rise
U.S. stocks slip in thin liquidity as China targets 5% growth, Iran protests intensify, and metals volatility persists.
Iran Protests Spread as Rial Slide Triggers Merchant Shutdowns
Merchants shuttered Tehran shops as the rial hit 1.42 million per dollar, fueling inflation-driven unrest and policy upheaval.
Xi Backs 5% China Growth as Property Slump Persists
Beijing is leaning on industrial policy and exports, but housing, weak consumption, and tariff uncertainty threaten momentum.
Tech-Led Pullback Hits U.S. Stocks as Silver Whipsaws
Thin year-end trading left equities lower, while CME margin hikes drove silver’s plunge and rebound.