Gold and silver close out a record-breaking year with uncertainty.
Gold and silver wrapped up a volatile year by hitting record prices. The metals surged to new heights during light trading after Christmas, yet they faced a dramatic drop on Monday due to margin-related sell-offs, only to bounce back on Tuesday before losing steam again early Wednesday. Gold climbed to nearly $4,565 an ounce late […]
Market Close Sees Profit-Taking on December 30, 2025
Market Update As of the market close, March corn decreased by 1¾ cents, settling at $4.40.5 per bushel. March soybeans also dropped, falling 1¼ cents to hit $10.62 per bushel. “Consolidation was the main focus of the market,” said Karl Setzer, a partner at Consus Ag Consulting, reflecting on trends from Monday. “We saw profit […]
China launches rockets close to Taiwan during significant live-fire military exercises captured on video
China Conducts Military Drills Near Taiwan On Tuesday, China launched rockets into waters close to Taiwan during a significant live-fire exercise. This action serves as a warning to “separatist” forces and external influences, marking the largest military show of force against the island in the last eight months. Footage published by the People’s Liberation Army […]
Former Jay Z associate Damon Dash’s film business auctions off for a low $100 as creditors close in.
Damon Dash’s film production company was auctioned off for a mere $100 on Tuesday as part of efforts to settle a $1 million defamation judgment against him. In what seemed like a last-ditch effort to raise the funds, only one bidder appeared, securing Popington LLC—the company behind Dash’s notable film “Honor Up”—for just $100.50. Mike […]
Protests Break Out in Iran as Shopkeepers Close and Citizens Clash with Police
Protests Erupt Across Iran On Monday, clashes between protesters and security forces took place in Tehran and Mashhad, leading to significant disruptions in major commercial areas throughout the country. Demonstrators initially gathered on Jomhouri Street in Tehran, later expanding to surrounding neighborhoods. The National Council of Resistance of Iran (NCRI), a coalition of dissidents, reported […]
Reasons These Altcoins Might Close Out Long Positions in Early January
As of late December, short-term derivatives traders were heavily invested in various altcoins. However, without a solid stop-loss strategy, these positions could be at risk of liquidation as soon as January. Which altcoins might be vulnerable and what potential losses could they incur? The following analysis sheds light on these concerns. 1. Solana (SOL) The […]
Anthony Joshua’s statement reveals that close friends died in a crash and identifies the victims.
Tragic Car Accident in Nigeria Involving Anthony Joshua The identities of the two individuals who lost their lives in a car crash with British heavyweight boxing star Anthony Joshua in Nigeria on Monday have been revealed. Joshua’s friends, Sheena Gami and Latif Ayodele, were confirmed deceased in the incident, according to a statement from Matchroom […]
USD/JPY falls close to 156.00 as BoJ suggests possible policy changes in 2026
USD/JPY Currency Update The USD/JPY trading pair has paused after gaining slightly in the previous session, hovering around 156.20 during Monday’s Asian trading hours. The recent downturn followed the Bank of Japan’s meeting summary from December, which bolstered expectations for an ongoing tightening of policy through 2026. This insight is contributing to a stabilization of […]
Expert Predicts XRP Price Close to Bearish Drop
XRP Price Faces Bearish Pressure XRP has struggled throughout December, with crucial support levels unable to handle the rising selling pressure. It’s been hanging around the $1.80 mark lately, but recent evaluations suggest the situation might be quite unstable. Bearish Divergence Seen Between RSI and XRP Price A market analyst known as CryptoOnchain shared insights […]
Cardi B’s close friend shares the reason the rapper and her baby did not celebrate Christmas with Stefon Diggs.
Ken Barbee Discusses Cardi B and Stefon Diggs’ Christmas Plans Ken Barbee, who is close friends with Cardi B, explained why her boyfriend, Stefon Diggs, didn’t spend Christmas with her and their newborn son. He pointed out that both Cardi and Stefon have children from previous relationships. Barbee noted, “Cardi has kids of her own, […]