13-Jan-2026 3:08 PM CST - Seeking Alpha January 2026 Trading Outlook: Fiscal Flows, Bank Credit, And Fed Policy Fiscal policy is the dominant market driver into 2025-26, but liquidity momentum is fading, raising volatility and downside risks for equities. The Federal Reserve is close to a rate pause, with cuts likely later; resumed QE in 2026 will further support risk assets and real estate.
12-Jan-2026 11:45 PM CST - Seeking Alpha Defensive Positioning Beneath A Calm Vol Market While the VIX index ended last week unch'd at 14.5%, there were notable changes underneath the index surface. Read more here.
11-Jan-2026 7:55 AM CST - Seeking Alpha The December CPI May Bring A Hot Surprise For Markets December CPI may reveal if November's drop was real or a distortion, with swaps near 3% and bond volatility at risk of spiking. Learn why this matters.
5-Jan-2026 4:39 AM CST - Seeking Alpha Precious Metals Aren't Predicting Economic Collapse Precious metals have a place in diversified portfolios. However, the assumption that they are immune to volatility or risk is false.
4-Jan-2026 6:05 AM CST - Seeking Alpha Market Outlook For 2026 Markets ended 2025 on a firm footing despite volatility across asset classes and sectors. The S&P 500 finished the year up 16.4%, marking its third consecutive annual gain.
31-Dec-2025 12:27 PM CST - Seeking Alpha 5 Lessons I Learned From 2025 2025 defied bearish forecasts, with markets recovering rapidly from panic-driven declines and rewarding investors who maintained conviction in fundamentals. Panic selling proved costly; maintaining focus on company fundamentals and liquidity is critical during volatile periods.
30-Dec-2025 1:27 PM CST - Seeking Alpha ARKW: Fourth Quarter Retreat May Preview A Volatile 2026 While dividends are certainly not among the top reasons for an investment in ARKW, the fund did pay a dividend this year that may be larger than what some investors would expect. On December 24, the fund declared a dividend of $2.35, which gives ARKW a forward yield of 1.55%. Prior to this year, the ETF had not paid a dividend since 2021.
22-Dec-2025 10:34 AM CST - Seeking Alpha Will The Bond Market Help Keep Stocks Humming In 2026? Although the 10-year yield has had a volatile ride at times in 2025, looking back over the year reminds us that the general trend has been down.
13-Jan-2026 3:08 PM CST - Seeking Alpha January 2026 Trading Outlook: Fiscal Flows, Bank Credit, And Fed Policy Fiscal policy is the dominant market driver into 2025-26, but liquidity momentum is fading, raising volatility and downside risks for equities. The Federal Reserve is close to a rate pause, with cuts likely later; resumed QE in 2026 will further support risk assets and real estate.
12-Jan-2026 11:45 PM CST - Seeking Alpha Defensive Positioning Beneath A Calm Vol Market While the VIX index ended last week unch'd at 14.5%, there were notable changes underneath the index surface. Read more here.
11-Jan-2026 7:55 AM CST - Seeking Alpha The December CPI May Bring A Hot Surprise For Markets December CPI may reveal if November's drop was real or a distortion, with swaps near 3% and bond volatility at risk of spiking. Learn why this matters.
5-Jan-2026 4:39 AM CST - Seeking Alpha Precious Metals Aren't Predicting Economic Collapse Precious metals have a place in diversified portfolios. However, the assumption that they are immune to volatility or risk is false.
4-Jan-2026 6:05 AM CST - Seeking Alpha Market Outlook For 2026 Markets ended 2025 on a firm footing despite volatility across asset classes and sectors. The S&P 500 finished the year up 16.4%, marking its third consecutive annual gain.
31-Dec-2025 12:27 PM CST - Seeking Alpha 5 Lessons I Learned From 2025 2025 defied bearish forecasts, with markets recovering rapidly from panic-driven declines and rewarding investors who maintained conviction in fundamentals. Panic selling proved costly; maintaining focus on company fundamentals and liquidity is critical during volatile periods.
30-Dec-2025 1:27 PM CST - Seeking Alpha ARKW: Fourth Quarter Retreat May Preview A Volatile 2026 While dividends are certainly not among the top reasons for an investment in ARKW, the fund did pay a dividend this year that may be larger than what some investors would expect. On December 24, the fund declared a dividend of $2.35, which gives ARKW a forward yield of 1.55%. Prior to this year, the ETF had not paid a dividend since 2021.
22-Dec-2025 10:34 AM CST - Seeking Alpha Will The Bond Market Help Keep Stocks Humming In 2026? Although the 10-year yield has had a volatile ride at times in 2025, looking back over the year reminds us that the general trend has been down.
