The XBI enters the first quarter of 2026 with a stable but cautious tone. Investors see improving liquidity, yet risk appetite remains selective. Moreover, late‑stage companies attract more attention as early‑stage names still face tighter funding. This dynamic creates a mixed environment across the sector. Furthermore, regulatory activity stays steady as the FDA maintains a…
Ethereum is frozen as the crypto winter continues. And it’s not frozen in a great spot as it carves out a range near the lows of the year. I would have liked to have seen a stronger bounce after the drop since late January but so far it hasn’t materialized. Instead, it’s stuck near $2000…
The January NFP report delivered a significant upside surprise with 130,000 jobs added versus 40,000 expected, yet the dollar’s initial surge proved short-lived as massive benchmark revisions and hawkish Fed commentary created conflicting signals for traders navigating pre-CPI positioning. Which USD strategies moved beyond the watchlist stage, and how did the better-than-expected headline translate to…
By Patrick Aguilar, Washington University in St. Louis In announcing its “Great Healthcare Plan” in January 2026, the Trump administration became the latest in a long history of efforts by the U.S. government to rein in the soaring cost of health care. As a physician and professor studying the intersection of business and health, I…
The Pound Sterling retreats during the North American session amid thin liquidity conditions as US markets remain closed in observance of the President’s Day. At the time of writing, the GBP/USD trades at 1.3635, down 0.12%. Sterling eases on low liquidity with US markets shut, while traders await UK jobs and inflation data Market mood…
Precious metals are diverging due to different market structures. Dollar under pressure before US GDP and EU business activity releases. The slowdown in US CPI from 2.7% to 2.4% has halted the advance of the US dollar. If inflation returns to its 2% target without a recession, the Fed will not need to keep rates…
Keir Starmer has not yet given his full backing to a social media ban for under-16s. But on Monday the prime minister announced a series of measures to restrict the harms ministers believe online platforms are causing to children who use them. “As a dad of two teenagers, I know the challenges and the worries…
Today I present you an overview of trades made using the Owl strategy – smart levels for the EURUSD, GBPUSD and AUDUSD currency pairs for the week from February 9 to 13, 2026. The report covers all trades generated by the system’s signals, taking into account strict risk management and predefined entry and exit levels. For…
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Market Overview The crypto market has been in a consolidation phase for the past 10 days, trading mainly in the $2.30-2.40T range, as market forces pull it back. As a result, the total capitalisation is now roughly at the same level as a week ago, $2.35T. On closer inspection, a slight upward trend can be…