Every January, traders focus on new indicators and bold forecasts, but the real shifts happen quietly. As 2026 approaches, changes to trading hours, clearing rules, crypto regulation, reporting requirements, and market access are reshaping liquidity, volatility, and execution. This article breaks down the key rule changes coming into force and explains what they mean for traders who want to stay ahead of structural shifts, not react after the damage is done.

Venezuela is often described as one of the most resource-rich countries in the world — but markets don’t trade what exists in the ground, they trade what can reliably flow. Beyond oil, Venezuela holds gold, base metals, rare minerals, freshwater, and agricultural land. Yet none of these currently move global markets. Fragmented production, weak infrastructure, limited investment, and ongoing political risk mean these resources remain strategic and theoretical, not tradable. It’s a clear reminder

Globex doesn’t create noise — it creates structure. This chart highlights how overnight acceptance and rejection zones shape intraday futures price action and define higher-probability buy and sell areas.