Morning Bid: Copper surpasses silver to lead gold

Morning Bid: Copper surpasses silver to lead gold

Gregor Stuart Hunter Looks Ahead to European and Global Markets After a strong year for precious metals, industrial metals are taking the main stage as copper futures prices in Shanghai reach new heights, fueled by expectations of more economic stimulus from China. With the U.S. dollar slipping to a two-month low — a result of […]

10 Thursday Morning Reads – The Overview

10 Thursday Morning Reads - The Overview

Morning Schedule Insights My morning agenda, busy as always, goes a little something like this: Are retailers the main players now? It’s kind of easy to poke fun at retail traders sharing their losses on platforms like Reddit. They claim their strategies are foolproof, invest in quirky ETFs, and even buy stocks linked to fried […]

Senator Bernie Moreno’s strategy for tackling Obamacare tax credits: The Morning Update for Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2025

Senator Bernie Moreno's strategy for tackling Obamacare tax credits: The Morning Update for Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2025

Current Events Overview This fall’s prolonged 43-day federal government shutdown, marking the longest in U.S. history, hinged on the extension of tax credits associated with the Affordable Care Act. A substantial portion—around 75%—of those surveyed by KFF believe Congress should continue the expiring tax credit, which plays a significant role in lowering individual premiums for […]

10 Thursday Morning Reads – The Overall Perspective

10 Thursday Morning Reads - The Overall Perspective

Economic and Cultural Developments Morning updates bring attention to several notable issues: Brexit’s Economic Fallout: There’s increasing consensus that Brexit has led to significant economic setbacks for the UK. A US study suggests Britain’s GDP has plummeted by as much as 8% post-EU departure, with investments down by 18% and productivity reduced by 4%. Employment […]

Winter mix expected for morning commute in NYC area, but conditions may worsen by evening

Winter mix expected for morning commute in NYC area, but conditions may worsen by evening

Severe Weather Expected from Nor’easter A nor’easter is set to hit the metropolitan area Tuesday morning, bringing winter-like rain that could make commutes challenging. However, meteorologists suggest the worst conditions may arise during the evening rush hour. From New York to Pennsylvania and Maine, road conditions are expected to be tough due to a blast […]

Morning Update: More than $650M Liquidated as BTC Loses Last Week’s Gains

Morning Update: More than $650M Liquidated as BTC Loses Last Week's Gains

GM! Here’s what’s trending today: Major cryptocurrencies dropped recently, but they’ve reversed course this week. Bitcoin is now at $85,700. Tether’s founder, Paolo, is again addressing bankruptcy fears. China’s central bank has officially labeled virtual currency as illegal and hinted at potential crackdowns. Saylor has hinted at a “green dot,” causing murmurs about a potential […]

Morning Bid: Rate hike potential halts yen’s decline, at least for now

Morning Bid: Rate hike potential halts yen's decline, at least for now

Uncle Banerjee Looks Ahead to European and Global Markets The year kicked off with a rate hike in Japan, and it seems it may wrap up similarly. Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda has recently hinted that an increase in rates could be on the horizon, indicating we’re heading into a significant month for monetary […]