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.

Broker Reviews

Find independent, trusted reviews and choose your perfect broker.

Cryptocurrencies

Crypto market dips as Senate postpones market-structure bill discussion after Coinbase withdrawal

The cryptocurrency market trades in the red on Thursday after the US Senate Banking Committee (SBC) postponed discussions on crypto market structure following Coinbase's withdrawal of support due to multiple issues.

Axie Infinity Price Forecast: AXS slides 7% as exchange netflow hits 3-year high

Axie Infinity price slides more than 7%, trading below $1.12 on Thursday, after a massive surge earlier this week. The bearish sentiment strengthens as AXS’s exchange netflow hits a 3-year high, alongside negative funding rates and rising short bets, all of which hint at a short-term price pullback.

Top Crypto Gainers: Dash, Internet Computer, Pump.fun rally approach crucial levels

Dash (DASH), Internet Computer (ICP), and Pump.fun (PUMP) are the top-performing crypto assets over the last 24 hours. DASH and ICP secured double-digit gains on Wednesday, while PUMP marked its fourth day of recovery.

Markets move fast. We move first.

Orange Juice Newsletter brings you expert driven insights - not headlines. Every day on your inbox.

By subscribing you agree to our Terms and conditions.

Stocks

Mastercard stock tests neckline support after head and shoulders breakdown

Mastercard Incorporated (MA), the global payments technology giant, has arrived at a technical inflection point on the charts after breaking down from a textbook head and shoulders topping pattern. Currently trading around $544.99, the stock has sliced through its neckline support.

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.