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Market Analysis
8 articles tagged “Market Analysis”.
Stock Markets
Dark Pools Explained: What FINRA's Own Data Shows in 2026
Dark pools handled 11.8 billion shares in a single week of 2026 — but that is under 30% of off-exchange volume. What FINRA's ATS data actually shows, venue by venue.
Stock Markets
Will the AI Bubble Burst? A Five-Condition Checklist
The S&P 500 trades at 19.6x forward, below its 5-year average — so the AI risk is not the multiple, it is how $720bn+ of capex gets funded. Five conditions that would mark a burst.
Market Commentary
Safe Haven Assets in 2026: What Actually Held Up
Gold hit a record above $4,600 and bitcoin had its best week since 2023, while the textbook safe haven — long-dated US Treasuries — was the source of the stress.
Market Commentary
Crypto Is Rallying While Stocks Aren't: What Is Driving the Move
Bitcoin has gained about 24% since Monday and topped $77,000 while the S&P 500 fell. We break down the short squeeze, the Treasury buyback trade and whether this crypto-equity split can last.
Cryptocurrency Analysis
Altcoin Season Index 2026: Is the Crypto Market Pumping?
The altcoin season index is flashing mixed signals in 2026. We look at Bitcoin dominance, current readings on the main trackers, and whether ETH, SOL, XRP and the majors are set to outperform Bitcoin.
Editor's Picks
Private Credit Risk and Bank Provisions Flash Warning
Rising credit losses and opaque private market exposures are signaling a late-cycle shift as global banks face new valuation and leverage pressures.
Editor's Picks
Defense and Security Premium Rises as Gulf Risks Mount
Escalating tensions in the Gulf have transformed military logistics and maritime security into critical market variables for global investors.
Editor's Picks
Bitcoin Breaks $81,000 as Crypto Trades Like a War Hedge
Bitcoin surges past the $81,000 milestone, evolving from a tech proxy into a complex geopolitical and liquidity hedge amidst rising global tensions.