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

Solana Price Forecast: SOL rebounds amid steady ETF inflows, privacy-focused hackathon

Solana edges higher by 2% at press time on Monday, adding to the nearly 3% rise from Sunday. A steady inflow into US spot SOL-focused Exchange Traded Funds reflects deeper institutional support for Solana. Additionally, Solana is exploring private transactions through a hackathon starting on Monday.

Top Crypto Gainers: Monero rises toward $600 record high as Story and Render extend gains

Monero leads the crypto market recovery, posting roughly 23% gains over the last 24 hours, suggesting renewed interest in privacy coins. Additionally, Story (IP) and Render (RENDER) with double-digit gains sustain bullish momentum.

Dogecoin Price Forecast: DOGE remains range-bound amid major ETF inflows, low retail demand

Dogecoin (DOGE) is trading down at the time of writing on Friday, reflecting a sudden spike in volatility following the release of the United States Nonfarm Payrolls report. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that the US NFP rose by 50,000 in December, below market expectations of 60,000.

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Stocks

Bloom Energy stock spikes as much as 18% on $2.65 billion deal

Bloom Energy (BE) showed that its euphoric 2025 rally might continue this year. Shares of the fuel cell company jumped as much as 18.5% on Thursday morning after it disclosed a $2.65 billion deal with American Electric Power (AEP), a major utility in the US.

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.