In-Depth Analysis

Ten questions that matter going into 2026

2026 may be less about a neat “base case” and more about a regime shift—the market can reprice what matters most (growth, inflation, fiscal, geopolitics, concentration). The biggest trap is false comfort: the same trades can look defensive… right up until they become crowded.

Year ahead 2026 – Will Gold continue defying gravity?

Gold skyrockets in 2025 amid safe haven flows and Fed cut bets. Investors anticipate more than two rate cuts for next year. Geopolitical conflicts, tariffs and central bank buying also drivers.

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Cryptocurrencies

Monero hits new record high near $600 as Bitcoin, altcoins struggle

Monero hit a new all-time high of $598 on Monday as interest in privacy-focused coins grows. Retail traders lean into risk as XMR’s derivatives market strengthens, with futures Open Interest swelling to $177 million.

XRP faces downside risks as low retail demand and technical weakness persist

Ripple is trading downward toward $2.00 at the time of writing on Monday, weighed down by declining retail interest. Despite steady inflows into related Exchange Traded Funds, XRP faces increasing downside risks that could push its price below $2.00.

Crypto Today: Bitcoin, Ethereum hold steady, XRP slides after DoJ criminal investigation into Fed Chair Powell

Bitcoin holds above $90,000 after briefly trading beyond $92,000 amid a DoJ criminal investigation into Fed Chair Jerome Powell. Ethereum remains range-bound between $3,000 support and $3,300 resistance, weighed down by declining retail demand.

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Stocks

The inverse head and shoulders pattern to watch on Lennar Corporation

Lennar Corporation (LEN) had a strong session today, finishing the day up over 8.5% from yesterday’s close. The stock moved higher on news surrounding President Trump’s mortgage bond plan, which acted as a clear catalyst for today’s price action.

Yearly Forecast

Gold Price Annual Forecast: 2026 could see new record-highs but a 2025-like rally is unlikely

Gold hit multiple new record highs throughout 2025. Trade-war fears, geopolitical instability and monetary easing in major economies were the main drivers behind Gold’s rally.

EUR/USD Price Annual Forecast: Growth to displace central banks from the limelight in 2026

What a year! Donald Trump’s return to the United States (US) Presidency was no doubt what led financial markets throughout 2025. His not-always-unexpected or surprising decisions shaped investors’ sentiment, or better said, unprecedented uncertainty.

USD/MXN Price Annual Forecast: Peso poised for a volatile 2026 after stellar 2025 rally

The Mexican Peso (MXN) has appreciated sharply against the US Dollar (USD) in 2025, poised for a 23% gain amid an environment of trade uncertainty and increasing geopolitical tensions between Mexico and the United States governments.

Top 10 crypto predictions for 2026: Institutional demand and big banks could lift Bitcoin

Bitcoin’s (BTC) adoption story is unraveling and the king crypto could see institutional demand return in 2026. Crypto asset managers like Grayscale are betting on Bitcoin’s rally to a new all-time high next year, and themes like Bitcoin as a reserve asset are emerging.