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Hormuz, Hikes & Insider Trades: Welcome to 2026
👋 Welcome Back Investors! (March 23 to 27, 2026) What a week. The Iran war kept markets on edge as the Strait of Hormuz disruption sent oil prices surging and inflation fears creeping back in. Treasury yields hit their highest level since July 2025, and traders started pricing in a Fed rate hike — yeah, you read that right. Oh, and someone made $580 million in oil futures exactly 15 minutes before Trump's Iran announcement, which has economists using words like "treason." B
Daniel Ledenev
Mar 295 min read
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Markets Reprice Reality: Oil, Inflation, and Uncertainty
👋 Welcome Back Investors! (March 16 to 20, 2026) Another active week in the markets was shaped by major global developments and shifting economic expectations. Oil surged above $100 as rising tensions in the Middle East increased concerns about supply disruptions and inflation. At the same time, central banks faced a more uncertain outlook, with markets beginning to push back expectations for rate cuts. Hedge funds increased bearish positions in financial stocks, reflecting
Daniel Ledenev
Mar 214 min read
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Oil Surge, Inflation Pressures, and Fed Policy in Focus
👋 Welcome Back Investors! (March 9 to 13, 2026) Another busy week in the markets brought new economic data and global developments that kept investors paying close attention. Oil surged above $100 as rising tensions in the Middle East increased concerns about global supply and inflation. The latest PCE inflation report showed price pressures remain persistent, leading analysts to push back expectations for Federal Reserve rate cuts later in the year. Despite broader uncerta
Daniel Ledenev
Mar 153 min read
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Geopolitics, Capital Flows, and a Volatile Finish
👋 Welcome Back Investors! (March 2 to 6, 2026) The first week of March brought a mix of geopolitical tension and major corporate developments that kept markets on edge. Rising conflict in the Middle East pushed oil prices higher, while investors pulled money from global equity funds amid growing uncertainty. At the corporate level, several major headlines emerged, including job cuts at large financial institutions, new financing deals in the biotech sector, and continued co
Daniel Ledenev
Mar 74 min read
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War, Tariffs, and Tech: The Forces Moving Markets Now
👋 Welcome Back Investors! (February 23 to 27, 2026) The final week of February brought a sharp mix of geopolitical tension and market moving earnings. Escalating conflict involving Iran, pushed oil prices higher and renewed inflation concerns, keeping global markets on edge. At the same time, Nvidia delivered another strong earnings beat, highlighting continued strength in AI demand. Meanwhile, a new U.S. tariff proposal added fresh trade uncertainty, pressuring equities an
Daniel Ledenev
Mar 14 min read
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CPI, Capital Spending & Cracks in the Market
👋 Welcome Back Investors! (February 9 to 13, 2026) The second full trading week of February delivered a mix of cooling inflation data and sharp company specific moves that kept markets on edge. The latest CPI report took center stage, shaping expectations around the Federal Reserve’s next steps and giving investors fresh clues on the rate outlook. Meanwhile, in corporate news, Cineplex reported a NOTICEABLE profit drop, raising questions about consumer spending trends. On t
Daniel Ledenev
Feb 145 min read
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February Hits Hard: Volatility, Tech Pullbacks, and a Reality Check
👋 Welcome Back Investors! (February 2 to 6, 2026) The first full trading week of February came in hot! Markets hit a speed bump as tech stocks slid, pulling major indexes lower and reminding investors just how jumpy sentiment still is. Commodities added to the drama, with gold taking a sharp plunge after a strong January run, catching plenty of traders off guard. Across the Atlantic, Poland and Germany stepped up, calling for stronger leadership to kick start Europe’s econo
Daniel Ledenev
Feb 85 min read
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Markets on Edge: Earnings, Gold, and a Fed Shake Up
👋 Welcome Back Investors! (January 26 to 30, 2026) This last trading week of January kept markets busy as investors reacted to a mix of global warnings, earnings results, and policy shifts. The United Nations raised alarms after warning of an imminent financial collapse, while earnings stayed in focus as the Magnificent Seven reported, with Apple posting record iPhone sales that still failed to lift its stock. At the same time, gold and silver sold off sharply after recent
Daniel Ledenev
Jan 314 min read
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Markets Under Pressure: Tariffs, Yields, and a World in Transition
👋 Welcome Back Investors! (January 19 to 23, 2026) This past week kept markets busy as investors reacted to a mix of corporate headlines, global bond moves, and rising geopolitical noise. Amazon made waves after announcing another round of job cuts, while a sell off in Japanese government bonds added pressure across global fixed income markets. Trade tensions also crept back into focus after President Trump threatened additional tariffs on Canada, raising fresh concerns for
Daniel Ledenev
Jan 246 min read
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Capital in Motion: Deals, Data, and Global Shifts
👋 Welcome Back Investors! (January 5 to 9, 2026) The first full trading week of the year delivered a mix of headline making developments and market reactions. Geopolitical headlines including the U.S. push into Venezuela’s oil sector and President Trump urging major energy firms toward a potential $100 billion investment prize; drove energy stocks and commodity prices into focus, while broader supply concerns helped lift crude across the board. Markets also digested softer
Daniel Ledenev
Jan 105 min read
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Closing the Books on 2025
👋 Welcome Back Investors! (Dec 29 to Jan 2, 2026!) The final trading days of the year set the stage for what’s shaping up to be a pivotal 2026. Deal making closed out 2025 on a strong note, with Meta acquiring a Chinese founded AI startup for $2 billion, underscoring Big Tech’s race to secure cutting edge AI talent and capabilities, while SoftBank announced a $4 billion acquisition of DigitalBridge to scale next generation AI and data center infrastructure. At the same time
Daniel Ledenev
Jan 25 min read
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Signals, Shifts, and Safe Havens
👋 Welcome Back Investors! (December 22 to 16, 2025) This holiday shortened week delivered a mix of corporate headlines and global market themes as stocks hovered near record highs. Deal activity returned to the spotlight, media companies pushed back against consolidation pressure, and precious metals rallied as investors positioned for potential rate cuts in the year ahead. Overseas, Europe’s energy transition faced real world constraints, while in tech, new performance dat
Daniel Ledenev
Dec 28, 20255 min read
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Markets in Motion: Banks Go Crypto, Inflation Blurs, Metals Shine
👋 Welcome Back Investors! (December 15 to 19, 2025) This week delivered a steady flow of corporate and macro catalysts as investors balanced innovation with inflation signals. JPMorgan Chase made waves with its continued push into crypto infrastructure, while PayPal re-entered the spotlight as discussions around its banking ambitions resurfaced. On the macro front, CPI data played a key role in shaping rate expectations, while gold and silver moved as investors reassessed i
Daniel Ledenev
Dec 20, 20255 min read
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Bitcoin Drops, Meta Reshapes, and Netflix Goes Big
👋 Welcome Back Investors! (December 1 to 5, 2025) This week delivered sharp moves across markets as a pullback in crypto weighed on broader risk sentiment. U.S. stocks slipped early after Bitcoin tumbled more than 6%, dragging down tech and crypto names. Meta made headlines after Bloomberg reported the company plans to cut up to 30% of its metaverse budget, signaling a strategic pivot toward AI infrastructure and higher-return projects. Meanwhile, Netflix made headlines wit
Daniel Ledenev
Dec 6, 20255 min read
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Deals, Data Centers & Diverging Tech: This Week in Markets
👋 Welcome Back Investors! (November 24 to 28, 2025) This holiday shortened week still brought plenty of movement across markets. Constellation Energy made headlines with its $26.6B Calpine acquisition, while Dell and HP earnings offered a fresh read on PC demand and AI hardware spending. Corporations continued tapping debt markets to fuel AI focused expansion, highlighting how aggressive investment remains across the sector. Meanwhile, gold held steady, supported by cooling
Daniel Ledenev
Nov 29, 20255 min read
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Earnings Heat, Oil Slips, AI Surges: What Moved Markets This Week
👋 Welcome Back Investors! (November 17 to 21, 2025) The third week of November brought plenty of action across markets. Nvidia grabbed headlines with another powerhouse earnings report that strengthened confidence in ongoing AI demand, while Cohere CEO Aidan Gomez stirred discussion after warning that automation could reshape white collar work. US jobless claims dipped slightly, signaling resilience in the labor market even as growth cools. Bank of America added to the AI n
Daniel Ledenev
Nov 23, 20255 min read
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Government Returns, as Michael Burry Leaves
👋 Welcome Back Investors! (November 10 to 14, 2025) It was a short but impactful week for markets as the U.S. government finally reopened, ending the historic shutdown and bringing much-needed clarity back to economic reporting. In corporate news, Michael Burry stunned investors by closing Scion Asset Management, renewing debate over market froth and the risks he sees ahead. Meanwhile, gold stayed volatile but resilient, reacting to shifting rate expectations as traders adj
Daniel Ledenev
Nov 18, 20253 min read
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Markets Move on AI, Energy, and Elon?
👋 Welcome Back Investors! (November 3 to 7, 2025) The first week of November brought plenty of market action. OpenAI made headlines again with a massive $38B partnership deal, fueling fresh optimism (and concern) around the AI boom. In commodities, oil jumped sharply as the ongoing conflict tightened global supply, giving energy stocks a lift. Over in tech, AMD impressed investors with strong AI driven demand, while Ross Gerber reignited debate around Tesla after publicly c
Daniel Ledenev
Nov 13, 20255 min read
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Big Tech Booms, the Fed Splits, and Wall Street Weighs the Cost of AI
🎃 Welcome Back Investors! (October 27 to 31, 2025) Halloween week brought no shortage of market drama brining a few sweet surprises. Big Tech took center stage as Microsoft and Apple posted strong earnings that pushed markets higher, while Meta scared off investors with massive AI spending plans. OpenAI grabbed headlines again, shaking up the tech landscape with new product announcements, deeper partnerships across Silicon Valley, and a vision to go public mid 2026 - 2027.
Daniel Ledenev
Nov 2, 20256 min read
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Gold Crashes, CPI Cools, and Earnings Light Up Wall Street
👋 Welcome Back Investors! (October 20 to 24, 2025) The fourth week of October brought in a mix of relief and rally across Wall Street. A cooler than expected U.S. CPI report reignited hopes for another Federal Reserve rate cut, sending the S&P 500 and Dow Jones to fresh record highs (if you were trading the futures exchange I hope you didn't get wicked out). Gold briefly retreated from its peak as the dollar strengthened, before stabilizing on renewed geopolitical caution. E
Daniel Ledenev
Oct 25, 20256 min read
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Banks Shine, Gold Glitters, and Global Warnings Echo: Mid-October Market Recap
👋 Welcome Back Investors! (October 13 to 17, 2025) The third week of October was shorter but still packed with key market catalysts. Big banks kicked off earnings season with strong results from JPMorgan, Goldman Sachs, and Citigroup, offering a dose of optimism amid renewed market volatility. Gold prices surged to record highs as investors sought safety following fresh trade jitters and geopolitical tension. Meanwhile, the IMF’s annual meeting in Washington dominated headli
Daniel Ledenev
Oct 19, 20255 min read
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AI Deals Ignite, Oil Sinks, and Tariffs Return: A Volatile Week on Wall Street
👋 Welcome Back Investors! (October 6 to 10, 2025) The second week of October opened with confidence as AMD’s AI chip partnership with OpenAI fueled tech enthusiasm and Fifth Third Bancorp’s $10.9B takeover of Comerica signaled fresh momentum in regional banking. Markets hit record highs early in the week, but optimism faded when President Trump’s renewed tariff threats on China reignited trade tensions, sending stocks lower into Friday. Meanwhile, oil prices climbed after a.
Daniel Ledenev
Oct 11, 20255 min read
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Deal Fever and Policy Drama: Wall Street Ignites as October Begins
👋 Welcome Back Investors! (Sept 29 to Oct 3, 2025) The first days of October delivered no shortage of headlines. Markets balanced optimism and anxiety as Washington inched toward a government shutdown, while corporate shake-ups kept investors alert. Electronic Arts surprised with a landmark buyout, and Berkshire Hathaway expanded its industrial footprint with the acquisition of OxyChem. Goldman Sachs struck a bullish tone, upgrading global equities on growth optimism and pol
Daniel Ledenev
Oct 6, 20256 min read
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September Shake-Up: Tariffs, Tech, and Gold at Record Highs
👋 Welcome Back Investors! (September 22 to 26, 2025) The final full week of September didn’t disappoint. Tech optimism kept Wall Street energized, with AI headlines fueling rallies even as bond yields hovered near cycle highs. Gold broke through fresh records as investors sought safety, while currencies across the globe weakened under the weight of synchronized rate cuts. Earnings season picked up with big names in retail and semiconductors on deck, and political risks from
Daniel Ledenev
Sep 27, 20255 min read
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