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Bitcoin Profit Cycle Turns Negative for First Time Since 2023: CryptoQuant

Bitcoin Profit Cycle Turns Negative for First Time Since 2023: CryptoQuant

Bitcoin’s profit cycle turned negative for the first time since 2023, with holders realizing losses amid macro pressures, signaling a potential market inflection but not necessarily a prolonged bearish phase.

Adam

BoC and Fed to Hold Rates Amid Sticky Inflation

BoC and Fed to Hold Rates Amid Sticky Inflation

North American central banks are set to hold rates, grappling with persistent inflation and mixed economic data.

George Anderson

US Consumer Sentiment Improves In January

US Consumer Sentiment Improves In January

U.S. consumer sentiment improved across the board in January, though concerns about high prices and the labor market lingered, a survey showed on Friday.

James Whitman

Gold, silver hit new record highs on safe-haven demand, bullish charts

Gold, silver hit new record highs on safe-haven demand, bullish charts

Gold and silver hit record highs on safe-haven demand and strong technicals, with silver nearing $100, as geopolitical risks, BOJ signals, and U.S.–EU developments reinforced bullish precious-metals momentum.

Adam

Canadian Retail Sales Surged In November, Reversed Course In December

Canadian Retail Sales Surged In November, Reversed Course In December

Canada's retail sector experienced a sudden burst of activity in November, as consumers returned to stores following a sluggish autumn. Total receipts climbed 1.3% to $70.4 billion, according to data released Friday by Statistics Canada, a performance that was driven by a broad recovery across nearly all retail categories.

Justin

Natural Gas and Oil Forecast: WTI at $60 and Gas at $4.80 Signal Breakout Setup – Move Incoming?

Natural Gas and Oil Forecast: WTI at $60 and Gas at $4.80 Signal Breakout Setup – Move Incoming?

WTI near $60 and natural gas near $4.80 signal consolidation after strong rallies, with charts suggesting breakout potential as prices balance geopolitical risks, steady demand, and cautious supply expectations.

Adam

NATO Veterans Say Trump 'crossed Red Line' Questioning Their Afghan Service

NATO Veterans Say Trump 'crossed Red Line' Questioning Their Afghan Service

Veterans from across Europe hit back at U.S. President Donald Trump's suggestion that they had stayed off the front lines in Afghanistan, saying on Friday that hundreds of their comrades had died fighting alongside American forces.

James Whitman

US Business Activity Holds Steady as Tariffs Bite in January

US Business Activity Holds Steady as Tariffs Bite in January

Steady U.S. business activity in January belies mounting tariff costs and a stagnant labor market.

Henry Thompson

Bank of Canada to Hold Rates Firm Through 2026, Poll Shows

Bank of Canada to Hold Rates Firm Through 2026, Poll Shows

BoC expects a prolonged 2.25% rate hold through 2026, navigating mixed data and USMCA trade risks.

Nathaniel Wright

European markets edge lower; Ericsson pops 9% after fourth-quarter profit beat

European markets edge lower; Ericsson pops 9% after fourth-quarter profit beat

European stocks edged lower amid Davos geopolitics, while Ericsson surged after a profit beat and buyback plan, oil stocks rose on Iran tensions, and defense IPO CSG jumped on debut.

Adam

TSMC's $160B Bet on US Chip Manufacturing

TSMC's $160B Bet on US Chip Manufacturing

Taiwan's TSMC commits billions to US chip production, leveraging a trade deal to mitigate future tariffs.

Ukadike Micheal

BOJ signals more hikes in hawkish tilt, warns of action against yield spike

BOJ signals more hikes in hawkish tilt, warns of action against yield spike

The Bank of Japan signaled further rate hikes amid rising inflation and yen weakness, warning against excessive bond-yield rises, while markets now price higher odds of tighter policy later this year.

Adam

Trump Ousts Canada's Carney From Gaza Peace Board After Spat

Trump Ousts Canada's Carney From Gaza Peace Board After Spat

Trump disinvited Canadian PM Carney from a new Gaza peace initiative following a public spat over trade and China policy.

Isaac Bennett

US Threatens to Cut Off Iraq's Oil Revenue

US Threatens to Cut Off Iraq's Oil Revenue

Washington warns Iraq: include Iran-backed groups in government, risk critical oil revenue sanctions via the New York Fed.

Isaac Bennett

Brazil Preps First Rate Cut in 2 Years as Inflation Eases

Brazil Preps First Rate Cut in 2 Years as Inflation Eases

Brazil's central bank is poised for a March interest rate cut, aiming to stimulate the economy as inflation cools.

Nathaniel Wright

India-EU Trade Deal: A New Playbook for Global Trade

India-EU Trade Deal: A New Playbook for Global Trade

After 18 years, the India-EU Free Trade Agreement is poised to redefine global commerce, strategically diversifying supply chains and forging a new economic counterbalance amidst geopolitical shifts.

Michael Ross

North American Morning Briefing: Stock Futures Drop; Gold Nears Milestone

North American Morning Briefing: Stock Futures Drop; Gold Nears Milestone

Stock futures slipped and gold neared $5,000 as optimism from Trump’s Greenland tariff U-turn faded, with investors eyeing U.S.–Europe tensions, record bullion demand, and mixed corporate and macro signals.

Adam

China Eyes Slower 4.5% Growth Amid Global Headwinds

China Eyes Slower 4.5% Growth Amid Global Headwinds

China considers a strategic pivot, targeting lower 2026 growth amid global slowdown and domestic rebalancing.

Michael Ross

Trump's Greenland Play: Securing Minerals to Counter China

Trump's Greenland Play: Securing Minerals to Counter China

Trump's Greenland mineral deal challenges China's rare earth control, bolstering U.S. Arctic security amid economic hurdles.

Isaac Bennett

Canadian Retail Sales Signal Major Consumer Strain

Canadian Retail Sales Signal Major Consumer Strain

Canadian retail sales remain weak, with minimal Q4 growth amid persistent economic pressures on consumers.

Nathaniel Wright

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