Author: Henry Schmidt

  • Oil Price Outlook 2026: Will It Rebound to $65 or Fall Further on Weak Demand?

    Oil Price Outlook 2026: Will It Rebound to $65 or Fall Further on Weak Demand?

    Oil prices have hit five-month lows, with analysts doubting a rebound to $65 per barrel unless global demand improves. Despite tighter sanctions on Russian crude, oversupply and weak consumption continue to pressure the market. WTI trades near $58 and Brent around $62, as rising inventories and slower growth weigh on prices. Key takeaways • WTI…

  • Bitcoin Tests Golden Cross Pattern With $110K as Critical Level

    Bitcoin Tests Golden Cross Pattern With $110K as Critical Level

    Bitcoin pulled back a little as expected early last week, but then the bears came in with a big downward trend on Friday morning as Trump’s talk of raising tariffs on China sent markets crashing down. Key Points • Bitcoin News • Outlook for the week Bitcoin News Bitcoin is testing a golden cross pattern…

  • Price predictions for BTC, ETH, XRP, BNB, and SOL

    Price predictions for BTC, ETH, XRP, BNB, and SOL

    Solid inflows into Bitcoin ETFs and a stellar start to the month drastically increase the chance for BTC to hit a new all-time high. Key takeaways • Solid inflows into spot Bitcoin ETFs show that bulls are back in the driver’s seat and a rally to a new all-time high is likely. • BNB is…

  • Will Bitcoin price overcome liquidation fears with 401 (k) adoption on the horizon?

    Will Bitcoin price overcome liquidation fears with 401 (k) adoption on the horizon?

    Yes, according to analysts, while Bitcoin price in 2025 faces immediate risks from $12.5 billion in potential liquidations, the push to open $9.3 trillion in 401 (k) retirement assets to crypto provides a powerful long-term adoption driver. The short-term outlook is volatile and could see sharp corrections, but the structural forces of retirement flows, institutional…

  • Why gold prices are signalling recession risks in 2025

    Why gold prices are signalling recession risks in 2025

    Gold prices at $3,700 per ounce are signalling rising U.S. recession risks, with Moody’s Analytics putting the probability of a downturn at 48% – the highest since the 2020 pandemic. This elevated risk comes as the labour market weakens, the Federal Reserve begins a rate-cutting cycle, and inflationary pressures persist. Analysts warn that if a…

  • Bitcoin Shows ‘Cycle Fatigue’ as BTC Drops to $112K

    Bitcoin Shows ‘Cycle Fatigue’ as BTC Drops to $112K

    Bitcoin’s drop to $112,000 saw significant liquidations of late longs, with onchain metrics suggesting that BTC’s bullish conviction was fading. Key takeaways • Bitcoin dropped 4% to $112,000 in a marketwide correction, liquidating $1.6 billion in longs. • Analysts say the BTC bull market may have run its course, based on several bearish onchain signals.…

  • Will gold prices surge on rising demand and a first 2025 Fed cut?

    Will gold prices surge on rising demand and a first 2025 Fed cut?

    According to analysts, gold prices are likely to remain on an upward path, supported by record ETF inflows, tariff-driven inflation pressures, and the Federal Reserve’s first rate cut of 2025. While a short-term pause is possible due to profit-taking and dollar strength, the structural drivers of demand point to higher prices over the medium term.…

  • With US tariff revenue rising, will oil prices break lower or rebound on geopolitics?

    With US tariff revenue rising, will oil prices break lower or rebound on geopolitics?

    Crude is more likely to break lower toward $60, according to analysts, than rebound on geopolitics. Rising U.S. tariff revenue is cutting the federal deficit, but at the cost of slower global growth and weaker fuel demand. Oil inventories are climbing, and supply from both OPEC+ and non-OPEC producers remains strong. While geopolitical risks –…

  • Why Central Banks Are Betting on Gold Over U.S. Treasuries in 2025

    Why Central Banks Are Betting on Gold Over U.S. Treasuries in 2025

    Gold has soared to a record $3,609, up 37% in 2025 after a 27% rise last year. Central banks are leading the charge, favoring gold over U.S. Treasuries as nations rethink financial risk. Weak U.S. jobs data, looming Fed rate cuts, and surging retail and speculative demand are fueling the rally.

  • Can Google maintain its rally as US tech stocks hit $22.7 trillion in value?

    Can Google maintain its rally as US tech stocks hit $22.7 trillion in value?

    Yes – Alphabet’s rally has solid foundations in earnings growth, cloud momentum, and AI integration, but its sustainability will depend on whether broader market concentration triggers a correction. Google’s stock is up 9.2 percent over the past month, adding $123 billion in value after a favourable court ruling, and analysts now project double-digit revenue and…