Nasdaq likely to open lower, continuing its five-week decline
Analysts from UBS have noted that the upcoming minutes from the Federal Reserve’s January FOMC meeting, set to be released this week, are likely to offer minimal new information. There’s some chatter in the market about potential rate cuts in March or April, but UBS argues that “the market price for a rate cut in […]
Gold drops 5% and silver falls 10%, continuing the sell-off in precious metals after a significant drop.
Gold and Silver Prices Decline A jeweler showcases gold and silver bars at his shop in downtown Kuwait City on January 12, 2026. Gold and silver continued to fall on Monday, worsening from last Friday’s decline. The combination of a strong dollar and profit-taking diminished the upward trend that had previously driven precious metals to […]
Kurdish factions attempted to cross the Iran-Iraq border during a continuing crackdown, according to reports.
Recently, armed Kurdish separatist groups have attempted to cross into Iran from Iraq, stirring worries that the unrest in Iran might draw in foreign militants and further destabilize the region. According to Iranian officials, the infiltration efforts, which have seen the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) taking charge of the response, coincide with a significant […]
G7 cautions Iran about new sanctions amid continuing crackdown on protests
Report: Over 2,500 Fatalities in Iranian Protests According to recent reports, over 2,500 people have died during the ongoing protests in Iran. This situation has drawn attention, with President Donald Trump indicating potential actions if the unrest continues to escalate. On Wednesday, the Group of Seven (G7) countries issued a warning that they were ready […]
Senate leader Thune cautions that the DHS bill might necessitate a continuing resolution
Senate Moves Toward Funding Bills Amid Concerns The Senate is gearing up for what looks like a successful vote on a trio of funding bills. Some members, though, are a bit anxious about what might follow. This week, the Senate is likely to pass a funding package known as “Minibus,” bringing the tally of bills […]
Four additional arrests made in the continuing investigation of the $102 million Louvre theft
Robbery at the Louvre: Additional Suspects Arrested Paris prosecutors have announced the arrests of four more individuals linked to a high-profile robbery at the Louvre last month. Thieves made off with jewelry valued at around $102 million. Lead prosecutor Laure Becuaux revealed that the detained suspects—a mix of two men and two women aged between […]
Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, and Dogecoin Rise, But Expert Warns Crypto Downtrend Remains: BTC May Hit These Levels Before Continuing the Climb
Cryptocurrency Market Sees Gains Amid Hopes for Fed Rate Cuts Major cryptocurrencies experienced an increase alongside stock markets on Monday, as traders grew more optimistic about a potential interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve in December. Crypto Gains Overview Cryptocurrency Gain +/- Price (recorded at 8:25 p.m. ET) Bitcoin (BTC) +1.54% $87,998.49 Ethereum (ETH) […]
Bitcoin Drops Further, Continuing Its Decline Toward Important Support Levels
Bitcoin Price Decline Continues Bitcoin hasn’t managed to bounce back above the $96,500 mark. Currently, BTC is down over 3%, and if it dips below $92,000, further declines might be on the horizon. Bitcoin started a decline, moving beneath $95,000 and $94,500. It’s trading under both the $98,000 mark and the 100-hour simple moving average. […]
TSA employees receive $10K bonuses for continuing to work during the government shutdown, with additional payments expected
Bonus for TSA Employees Amid Government Shutdown Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem recently recognized the efforts of several Transportation Security Administration (TSA) employees by awarding them $10,000 bonus checks. This gesture comes after a challenging 43-day government shutdown during which these workers continued to serve without pay. On Thursday, Noem handed out these bonuses to […]
Bernie Sanders criticizes 8 Democrats for aligning with Republicans on the continuing resolution
Bernie Sanders Criticizes Senate Democrats for Supporting Continuing Resolution Senator Bernie Sanders from Vermont has expressed his disapproval of the eight Democratic colleagues who sided with Republicans on a procedural vote for the continuing resolution in the U.S. Senate on Sunday. In a video shared on his X account, Sanders labeled the decision a “very […]