"...the more set back on their heels legally, the more violent they become, that is why the American people need to arm up. They need to be prepared..."

Strong initial jobless claims; Solid Regional Fed survey reports; Trump says have been told killing in Iran is stopping, no plan for executions; TSMC Q4 earnings beat lifts global semiconductor names; US Treasury sanctions Iran; Fed's Schmid remains a hawk, Barr describes rates as at the right level; UK GDP beats in November; PBoC cuts 1yr relending facility rate; BoJ is reportedly likely to keep rates steady in January; MS, GS, and BLK rally after earnings.

“Do science and evidence tell us that men can get pregnant?”

The DNC said its new ‘When We Count’ program will train youth to register voters ahead of the 2026 election.

Here are the 5 most crowded longs/ shorts for each sector to help monitor positioning into prints.

Bitcoin in 2026 appears less driven by hype cycles alone. Instead, attention is shifting to a few pipes and pressure points...

As gold continues to benefit from central bank buying and investor diversification, silver bulls may be left questioning price levels as the hype surrounding it dies down...

Strongest relative start for small caps over NDX since 1979.

...lowers tariffs on Taiwanese goods in exchange for increased financing for US operations.

"The speed was absolutely insane! Shot from Fresno area central Ca..." 

At these levels (of risk appetite), small pullbacks tend to become more frequent and outsized equity returns are rarer...

Democrats say the NOPE Act would deter political targeting by feds, while the White House argues the Biden administration weaponized DOJ against Trump and GOP...

"She has directly exported Iranian oil 10 times, as well as received Iranian oil 5x via STS and Venezuelan 2x." 
 

Pennsylvania’s power crisis is no longer theoretical: PJM’s latest auction shows deep shortages, soaring prices, and a state losing new generation to neighbors with clearer, faster rules...

Addresses the peace deal hold-up...

...ingredients for a vol squeeze starting to form.

France, Sweden, Germany & Norway confirm they are deploying military personnel to Greenland.

This backdrop is sobering for many. Yet few will currently be sober if they’ve been following their ‘drink!’ instructions.