Thin Liquidity Starts 2026 With Metals Leading
Holiday-thinned markets open 2026 modestly higher as gold leads, while mortgage rates ease amid Fed credibility risks.
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Mortgage Rates Dip to 2025 Low, Affordability Still Stretched
Freddie Mac put 30-year fixed rates at 6.15%, but Zillow says affordability needs a near-2% reset.
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.
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.