In 2026, the consensus view among oil analysts was that the crude oil market was entering a period of deep oversupply, likely to keep prices depressed throughout the year. In 2025, oil prices fell by about 20% as the glut widened. Instead, oil prices saw an unexpected rise to the start of the year, thanks … Read more
Energy stocks increased in 2026, driven by a confluence of favorable factors. Oil prices remained elevated near $70 a barrel as OPEC+ production discipline tightened global supply, while demand in Asia, particularly China and India, continues to recover and grow. Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and Eastern Europe have added risk premiums to crude … Read more
In 2025, the US dollar suffered its biggest annual decline in eight years. While some in the Trump administration continue to insist that the White House believes in maintaining a “strong dollar,” investors don’t seem convinced. Even with a rally in recent days, the dollar index (DX-Y.NYB) remains down about 1% from where it started … Read more
If you’re an investor like me, you can’t be blamed for looking at last April’s returns and thinking things were all roses and daisies. After a scary tariff-induced 19% drop in the S&P 500, stocks rallied sharply from April lows. Nasdaq Comp and S&P 500 gained 50% and 36%respectively, in less than a year. That’s … Read more
AlexVog / Envato Moneywise and Yahoo Finance LLC may earn commission or revenue by linking to the content below. High net worth individuals—typically those with investable assets of $1 million or more—held a large portion of their total portfolio in cash in 2024. According to a survey by Goldman Sachs, wealthy individuals park approximately 20% … Read more