As of late December 2025, Bitcoin continues to experience significant volatility, briefly touching the $90,000 mark before retreating as the market struggles to reclaim the momentum seen during its $126,000 peak in October 2025. (see below) As of 14 Jan 2026 - Asia time 5:30pm The year-end slump, fueled by (a) a massive liquidation of leveraged positions and (b) cooling retail interest, has erased most of the gains prompted by earlier political optimism. The current $95,123 level represents a "full-circle" retracement, testing the psychological support zones established during the March–May 2025 consolidation period. Despite cooling sentiment, institutional commitment remains visible through major treasury acquisitions by firms like Michael Saylor’s Strategy (MSTR), even as some companies

Did you catch the four US jobs reports from last week? If not, no worries—everything is summarized right here in this post. Check it out! The 4 reports released over the course of last week were: Jobs opening and labour turnover survey. ADP non farm payroll. Jobless claims - Weekly and Continuing. US non farm payroll. Jobs Opening and Labour Turnover Surveys (JOLTs). On Wed, 7 Jan 2026, US’s JOLTS report, for November 2025 was released. It painted a picture of a cooling US labour market entering a "low-hire, low-fire" phase. Although data suggested stability, it also pointed to a fading dynamism that could pose challenges for the economy, this year. Headline Number: The primary takeaway from the November report is a significant decline in labour demand: Job openings fell by -303,000 to 7.1

Q4 2025 earnings season has just kickstarted this week. Major US banks will be leading the way this week, reporting their earnings, following a year of robust performance in the financial sector. Outlook for Big Bank Earnings The probability of US big banks delivering "stellar" earnings remains high, although the drivers of profit are shifting. Analysts expect a 10th consecutive quarter of S&P 500 earnings growth, with the financial sector as a primary engine. Investment Banking Rebound: A +65% YoY surge in M&A volume during Q4 2025 is expected to bolster fee income for firms like $Goldman Sachs(GS)$ and JP Morgan. Trading Performance: Increased market volatility in late 2025—marked by a sharp November dip and a record-breaking December are