‘Resource nationalism’ could propel gold to $5,000 and silver to $100 this year, investors say
Silver broke above $90 for the first time on Tuesday.
What’s at stake as Greenland and Denmark prepare for a White House showdown
The high-stakes meeting comes shortly after Greenland and Denmark’s leaders portrayed a united front against Trump’s takeover threats.
European markets head for mixed open as focus shifts to Greenland talks
European stocks are expected to open in mixed territory as investors in the region focus on a meeting between U.S. and Danish officials to discuss Greenland.
Big Tech is poaching energy talent to fuel its AI ambitions
Hires of energy-related talent by Big Tech was 30% higher in 2025 than pre-AI levels.
China’s annual trade surplus hits a record $1.2 trillion as December exports sharply beat estimates
China’s exports growth in December sharply beat expectations, catapulting the annual trade surplus to a record high.
South Korea’s special prosecutor seeks death penalty for ex-president Yoon over martial law bid
If Yoon is sentenced to death, it will be the first execution South Korea has carried out in almost 30 years.
Meta’s VR layoffs, studio closures underscore Zuckerberg’s massive pivot to AI
Meta began laying off employees in its Reality Labs division focused on virtual reality and shut down several VR studios as it pushes resources towards AI.
Japanese stocks open at record highs as expectations of snap poll rise
This comes as Japan’s ruling LDP under new Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is expected to call an election in February.
As enhanced ACA subsidies lapse, millions poised to drop health insurance
About 1.5 million people have dropped their Affordable Care Act marketplace health coverage, federal data shows. The decline comes as premium subsidies lapsed.
Some traders say the market is way too calm given the risks out there. How to hedge for a volatility spike
Investors should position themselves in case more volatility soon hits the market, according to Bank of America.