Why portfolio managers are whispering about inflation worries in 2026

A mix of soaring metals prices, geopolitical risks and threats to the Federal Reserve’s independence is…

Wall Street’s ‘fear gauge’ is rising — here’s how investors can protect their portfolios before it’s too late

Joseph Adinolfi Joseph Adinolfi is a markets reporter at MarketWatch.

Silver is getting more expensive to trade, but it could still hit $100. Here’s how.

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What the surge in gold and silver to fresh records says about the mindset of investors to start 2026

A rise to record highs in gold and silver after another tumultuous weekend for news headlines…

U.S. stock futures dip ahead of a busy week on Wall Street

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Stocks are signaling that another commodities ‘supercycle’ is afoot in 2026

Published: Jan. 11, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. ET Parts of the financial market linked to hard assets…

These surging stocks just saved the ‘Santa Claus rally.’ Here’s what turned things around.

Published: Jan. 5, 2026 at 4:35 p.m. ET U.S. stocks staged a dramatic rebound to kick off…

Stock market braces for a crucial jobs report after a lackluster start to 2026

Joy Wiltermuth Joy Wiltermuth is a news editor and senior markets reporter based in New York.

These 5 charts define the wild year in global financial markets in 2025

For investors worldwide, 2025 was anything but boring: It was great for metals, surprisingly bad for…

Five key things to know before you sell your silver coins, bars, jewelry or flatware

The precious metal has seen a huge spike in value over the past year, leading many…