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Global dollar bond sales are expected to increase after a record-breaking $61 billion surge, driven by Asian borrowers entering the market.

Bitcoin traders are optimistic about a price rally above $100,000 as they increase their call positioning, breaking out of a sideways price range.

Analysts are predicting a continuation of the gold price rally in 2026, following a 64% increase in 2025, with potential for further gains in the bullion market.

Bridgewater Associates' flagship fund, Pure Alpha, achieved a 33% gain in 2025, marking its highest profits in 50 years.

Aptos (APt) has seen a surge in volume and price, breaking through key resistance levels due to institutional buying activity, indicating accumulation and potential further growth.

Copper prices are on track for their best year since 2009 due to increased demand from AI and supply fears, with analysts predicting a continued rally in 2024.

European bank stocks had a record-breaking year, driven by surging metals prices and defense spending, with analysts expecting the rally to continue into 2026.

South Korea's stock market experienced a record-breaking year in 2025, driven by strong performances in AI, defense, and chip stocks.

Stellar's XLM has broken through a key resistance level of $0.3020, driven by strong institutional volume, and is potentially targeting a seven-year triangle breakout at $1.52.

Barrick Mining Corp.

The US Senate has advanced a plan to end the government shutdown, with a group of moderate Democrats supporting the deal, bringing the country closer to re-opening government services.

The S&P 500 index experienced a 1.6% decline this week, breaking its win streak, primarily driven by the technology sector and a drop in consumer sentiment.