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Markets Push Fed Rate‑Cut Expectations Into January
Markets now price the Federal Reserve's first rate cut for January, after recent economic data and Fed signals shifted futures pricing, impacting bonds, equities and the dollar.
IMF Sees Brazil’s System as Sound — Why Is Crypto Rallying Anyway?
IMF judges Brazil’s financial system resilient, yet crypto adoption and prices are climbing—driven by global liquidity, fintech on‑ramps, institutional demand and use cases.
Why Boutique Hedge Funds Outperformed in 2025
In 2025 nimble boutique hedge funds outperformed larger peers by taking concentrated, fast-moving positions in small caps, credit and derivatives, benefiting from agility and targeted analytics.
Big Short veterans align on a major 2026 macro bet: rates, inflation hedges, commodities
Three investors connected to The Big Short tell Yahoo Finance they're betting on a major 2026 macro theme: higher-for-longer rates, inflation hedges and commodities exposure.
World Liberty Financial Urges Treasury Help to Accelerate USD1 Adoption
World Liberty Financial asks the U.S. Treasury to use regulatory clarity, liquidity supports and public-private pilots to encourage adoption of USD1 while managing risks.
S&P 500 2026 Outlook Upgraded — Cautious Optimism Advised
Analysts upgrade the S&P 500 outlook for 2026 — cautious optimism fueled by improving earnings, moderating inflation and steady Fed policy; watch valuations and geopolitical risks.
Why Investors Are Optimistic About Europe's 2026 Market Outlook
Europe's 2026 outlook brightens as growth, clearer ECB policy and targeted fiscal support may lift equities, attract capital, and present selective investment opportunities.
Analyst Connect — December 2025: How Experts Are Positioning for 2026
December 2025 analyst roundup: consensus forecasts for 2026 emphasize cautious growth, rate sensitivity, AI-led tech strength, energy resilience and elevated earnings risks.
Rising Japanese Yields Raise New Risks for Global Markets
Japan's rising bond yields are reshaping global capital flows, FX and funding dynamics — raising volatility and forcing investors to rethink duration, hedging and allocation strategies.
Triton Fund Q3 2025: Tactical Positioning Amid Market Rotation
Triton Fund’s Q3 2025 update highlights tactical sector shifts, reduced duration, and active risk management—balancing preservation with selective opportunistic allocations amid market rotation.
Blowout Q3 GDP Rewrites Market Narrative, Spurs Risk-On Rally
A stronger-than-expected Q3 GDP print flipped recession concerns to growth optimism, triggering a risk-on market shift, higher yields and fresh scrutiny of Fed timing.
Year‑End Tax Deadline Could Pressure Gold, Silver and the Dow
Late-year tax deadlines raise selling pressure on liquid assets. Gold, silver and Dow holdings may see increased volatility as investors rebalance, realize gains, or cover tax bills.
Why 'Recession' Is the Scariest Word for Workers From DC to Silicon Valley
From Washington to Silicon Valley, one word - recession - has rattled hiring, contracting and investment plans, triggering layoffs, freezes and cautious budgets.
Where Market Forecasters Missed the Mark in 2025
Analysts underestimated inflation's persistence, misread Fed timing, overhyped AI winners and underweighted energy demand. 2025 taught investors to expect uncertainty.
Investors Price 'US Risk' as American Exceptionalism Fades
Investors are now factoring 'US risk' into allocations, from valuations and fiscal policy to political gridlock, prompting wider diversification and tactical hedges.
Analysts: 4.3% GDP Print Inflated by Quirky Video-Game Price Data
A reported 4.3% GDP surge may be overstated after unusually large shifts in video-game price indices lowered the GDP deflator, boosting real output and raising measurement concerns.
2026 S&P 500 Outlook: Valuations Likely to Compress Despite Earnings Gains
Despite projected earnings growth in 2026, the S&P 500 faces pressure from rising rates, valuation re-rating and market concentration that could compress multiples and temper returns.
Volatility Selling Has Lifted Stocks — Why That Tailwind May Fade Soon
The recent rally owes more to volatility-selling and dealer hedging than fundamentals; that flow can unwind quickly if realized volatility, Fed action or shocks push the VIX higher.
2026 Market Outlook: Investors at a Strategic Crossroads
Investors enter 2026 at a major crossroads: central bank moves, inflation trends and geopolitics will shape performance across equities, bonds and commodities in the year ahead.
How Big Ag’s Market Power Raises Grocery Bills While a Few Profit
Market concentration in agriculture - not tariffs or small farms - widens profit margins for large processors and retailers while shoppers and family farmers shoulder rising costs.