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January 16, 2026

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Silver’s growing traction — and why gold can still matter

Gold has long been the “core” precious metal for many investors: a widely recognized store of value, a macro hedge, and a portfolio stabilizer in uncertain times. But over the last year, silver has been attracting outsized attention—not because gold is losing its role, but because silver’s hybrid identity (precious metal and industrial input) has created a different set of catalysts.

January 12, 2026

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Second-order thinking in trading and investing

Social media and Key Opinion Leaders now spread information faster and in greater volume than judgment. Within seconds of a sensational headline or a questionable chart, retail traders rush into the next big thing, often driven by fear of missing out. This reflexive behavior might offer a learning opportunity at best; at worst, it can lead to financial ruin.

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March 4, 2026

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The volatility cascade: When everything moves at once

Over the weekend, the United States and Israel launched coordinated strikes on Iran. Iran retaliated. QatarEnergy halted LNG production after its Ras Laffan facility was hit. Shipping through the Strait of Hormuz — the chokepoint for roughly 20% of global oil supply — has dropped to effectively zero. Iran’s Revolutionary Guard declared the strait closed and struck at least seven vessels.

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Prakash Bhudia

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February 13, 2026

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The short-term trader’s survival kit

In the world of short-term trading, time is a luxury you don’t have. While fundamental analysis - studying earnings, GDP, and supply chains - is crucial for long-term investors, it is often too slow for the trader looking to capture a quick move in the markets.

Mohak Khemka, former prop trader and technical analyst at Deriv

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Cracked Bitcoin coin suspended by threads showing crisis of faith and breaking market belief
February 13, 2026

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min read

The crisis of faith

Bitcoin on 5th February slumped below $72,000, hitting levels not seen in 15 months (Oct ’24). This has triggered a "crisis of faith" among retail investors, with over $460 billion in total crypto market value wiped out in just a week.

Sahil Anil Shah, trading operations and risk strategy expert at Deriv

Sahil Shah

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