Economy

According to Reuters, the 2026 stock market is poised for a bull run driven by three key factors: massive AI spending, strong corporate profits, and anticipated Federal Reserve rate cuts. We analyze the variables and risks for investors.

The U.S. economy grew by 4.3% in Q3, sending the S&P 500 to a record high. However, the strong data is dampening hopes for an early Fed rate cut, increasing market uncertainty.

BP is selling a 65% stake in its iconic Castrol lubricant brand to private equity firm Stonepeak for $6 billion, Reuters reports. The move signals an acceleration of BP's shift towards low-carbon energy.

HashKey Capital, a leading Asian digital asset manager, has secured $250 million in the first close of its new $500 million crypto fund focused on real-world use cases.

Gold is challenging a 50-year resistance level against the U.S. money supply after a 70% surge, while Bitcoin tests a make-or-break support. This analysis explores the diverging paths of these two assets.

Crypto M&A activity hit a record $8.6 billion in 2025, driven by the Trump administration's friendly regulatory stance. Major deals from Coinbase, Kraken, and Ripple signal industry consolidation.

Trump Media (DJT) moved 2,000 BTC worth $174 million, raising questions. Analysis suggests it's not a sale but a strategic reshuffling, signaling an active corporate crypto treasury strategy.

Prediction market Polymarket experienced account breaches, with users reporting losses up to $2,000. The platform blames a third-party login tool, raising security concerns.

China's central bank is expanding the digital yuan's reach, launching a cross-border payment pilot with Singapore. The move aims to challenge the US dollar's dominance and internationalize the yuan.

Stablecoin payments app Sling Money has received approval from the UK's Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). The move paves the way for wider adoption of Solana-based cross-border transfers.

Bitcoin has been stuck in a tight $85k-$90k range for weeks. A massive $27 billion options expiry event on Dec. 26 could finally trigger a breakout, with key data points suggesting a move higher.

South Korea's KOSPI index fell, snapping a 3-day winning streak, due to profit-taking by retail investors. In contrast, the Korean won surged by the most in 3 years after government intervention.