The Russia-Ukraine peace deal is back in the headlines. Markets are watching closely. Oil traders, even more so.  Since the war broke out in 2022, oil prices have been on a rollercoaster. At one point, crude surged nearly 50%, hitting highs above $120 per barrel. The conflict disrupted global supply chains, triggered sanctions, and squeezed […]

The big question in financial markets right now is clear: Is a recession in 2025 coming? To answer that, investors should consider watching the US dollar closely.  While markets shout, “recession 2025,” the US dollar isn’t behaving like it’s expecting one. Instead of acting as a traditional safe haven, the dollar is weakening significantly.  The […]

CNN’s Fear & Greed Index just hit “Extreme Fear.” If you’ve been around long enough, you know what that means: investors are in full-blown sell mode. Risk appetite is gone. Stocks are dumping. Crypto is bleeding. Money is flowing out fast.  But here’s the twist, this could be a bottoming signal.  When fear takes over […]