Finance: News, Insights, Predictions

Cathie Wood, CEO of Ark Invest, believes that President Donald Trump may begin purchasing Bitcoin as part of a strategic reserve in anticipation of the 2026 midterm elections.

On January 10, Bitcoin stabilized around $90,000 following a week of volatility. Trading activity has been subdued, with declining volumes, leading analysts to caution that the market may be entering a "no-trade zone."

Despite the recent downturn in Bitcoin's market performance, a hedge fund manager predicts that the cryptocurrency's market capitalization could increase eightfold, with optimistic projections for reaching new record highs.

Vietnam achieved an impressive economic growth rate of 8.02 percent in 2025, significantly boosting its GDP and positioning the country to potentially surpass both Thailand and Singapore in economic performance.

United Overseas Bank (UOB), based in Singapore, has increased its forecast for Vietnam's GDP growth in 2026 from 7 percent to 7.5 percent in its latest economic outlook.

UOB has increased its GDP growth forecast for Vietnam in 2026 to 7.5%. In 2025, Vietnam's GDP grew by 8%, surpassing UOB's initial prediction of 7.7%. However, this growth still did not meet the government’s target of 8.3–8.5%.

Dutch banking group ING predicts that the Turkish lira will continue to depreciate against the U.S. dollar throughout 2026, indicating persistent economic challenges.

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British bootmaker Dr. Martens announced on Thursday that its efforts to reduce discounts in the US and relocate production from China are expected to mitigate the effects of tariffs.

Global asset manager VanEck has released a bold forecast predicting that Bitcoin could reach $53.4 million by the year 2050, driven by a phenomenon known as hyperbitcoinization.

The Canadian Dollar remains stable against the British Pound, with the GBP/CAD trading near one-month highs. Traders are responding cautiously to mixed employment data from Canada and ongoing concerns regarding oil markets.

A slight decrease in currency demand is anticipated in Ukraine from January 12 to 18, which is expected to result in the strengthening of the hryvnia.

ALROC.PA shares surged by 11.70% in pre-market trading on EURONEXT, driven by a technical breakout and positive forecasts from Meyer that suggest a favorable short-term outlook.

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) announced that the global economic recovery is strengthening, driven by improved growth in China, Europe, and Japan, which counterbalances the downward revisions for the United States and the United Kingdom.

The United States economy is expected to experience a significant rebound in 2026. The latest global economic outlook offers expert predictions on trade, GDP, and upcoming market trends.

The Euro closed the week at approximately 1.1640 against the Dollar, marking a 0.7% decline as the US Dollar showed stronger performance. This drop occurred despite Eurozone Retail Sales exceeding expectations.

The Euro zone economy showed resilience in 2025, with retail sales in November surpassing expectations and continued growth in German industry. This data provides strong evidence of the region's economic stability.

The Pound to Euro (GBP/EUR) exchange rate reached a 12-week high of over 1.1560 this week, before declining to 1.1510. MUFG forecasts that the Pound will face further challenges, predicting a drop to 1.11 in the 2026-2027 period due to anticipated rate cuts by the Bank of England.

The EUR/AUD currency pair experienced a decline from 1.8160 to 1.7287 last week; however, it has since shown signs of recovery. The initial outlook for this week remains neutral, indicating a cautious approach as market risks continue to be assessed.

The fourth quarter and full-year earnings season for US banks is set to begin, with notable earnings reports expected from TSMC and Delta Air Lines as well.

The Regenerative Braking Optimization Software Market is projected to reach USD 2.2 billion, with an anticipated compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 16.4% during the forecast period.

In January 2026, the Canadian dollar is expected to be influenced more by overall U.S. dollar sentiment than by domestic economic factors.

The Thermoelectric Seat Heating and Cooling Market is projected to reach USD 5.5 billion, with an anticipated compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.8% during the forecast period from 2026 to 2036.

The US dollar has experienced a somewhat uneven beginning to the year. However, markets have quickly disregarded geopolitical uncertainties, demonstrating resilience. Meanwhile, the Nikkei 225 index is approaching its record high.