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Market Index Performance | January 2026
Our monthly update detailing the short- and long-term performance of major indices.
Market Index Performance | January 2026
Market Index Performance | January 2026
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Gold is on sale. Should you buy?

Gold is on sale. Should you buy?

Even with its recent dip, gold’s run looks impressive, but decades of data show why performance-chasing can undermine long-term returns.
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What to know about the software selloff

What to know about the software selloff

AI fears sparked major losses this week. Is the market overreacting?
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US stock market outlook: Where we see investing opportunities in February

US stock market outlook: Where we see investing opportunities in February

Greatest fair value increases include late-cycle tech stocks.
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Why are gold and silver plunging?

Why are gold and silver plunging?

The two precious metals wiped out $7 trillion in a single day’s perfect storm.
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What Kevin Warsh as Fed Chair could mean for US interest rates

What Kevin Warsh as Fed Chair could mean for US interest rates

Warsh has criticized Powell and advocated for lower interest rates, but analysts are comfortable with his nomination.
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Market Minute: Will geopolitical uncertainty set the tone for 2026?

U.S. intervention in Venezuela and its ongoing proposal to acquire Greenland have seen the year start with geopolitical uncertainty. In Australia, inflation remains elevated, with expectations of a rate cut dwindling.
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From the desk of the CIO: Looking ahead

From the desk of the CIO: Looking ahead

How Morningstar’s APAC Chief Investment Officer Matt Wacher is approaching 2026.
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Market Outlook for 2026

Market Outlook for 2026

In this episode of Investing Compass, Mark and Shani run through the themes for 2026 investors should pay attention to.
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Gold keeps reaching new heights. Here’s why investors should proceed with caution

Gold keeps reaching new heights. Here’s why investors should proceed with caution

The yellow metal has been on a continued tear, but prudence may be warranted.
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21 reasons we’re nearing the end of a secular bull market

21 reasons we’re nearing the end of a secular bull market

David Snyder lays out the market and economic trends investors should be wary of.
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Is copper the next opportunity for investors?

Is copper the next opportunity for investors?

How tightening supply and rising demand could reshape returns.
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Chart of the Week: Is the US Dollar in structural decline?

Chart of the Week: Is the US Dollar in structural decline?

The latest from our global analysts.
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Trump’s Greenland tariff threats send US stocks, bonds ralling

Trump’s Greenland tariff threats send US stocks, bonds ralling

Investors move into safe havens of precious metals amid new geopolitical tensions.
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Market Index Performance | December 2025

Market Index Performance | December 2025

Our monthly update detailing the short- and long-term performance of major indices.
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