BARRON’S MAGAZINE – JANUARY 12, 2025

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BARRON’S MAGAZINE: The latest issue features Stock Market and Economy Outlook for 2026, According to Barron’s Roundtable Pros

Our Roundtable Pros See More Gains for Stocks, Especially Those Left Behind Until Now

This year’s panelists offered plenty of reasons beyond AI to expect gains in 2026. Plus, 13 investment ideas.

Never Mind Venezuela. Latin America’s Future Looks Bright.

Opportunities abound in Mexico, Brazil, Chile, and more.

Beating Back the Bubble: A Defensive Fund Portfolio for These Times

Spreading your bets among a host of different sectors can help protect you in a down market.

Gold and Silver Funds Surged. Crypto Took a Dive.

Miner stocks did especially well in the fourth quarter, while crypto funds plunged. The other winners.

Retirees: Here’s How to Invest for a Fracturing World

International stocks and gold may be good bets for both gains and safety in a riskier global market.

THE NEW YORK TIMES – SATURDAY, JANUARY 10, 2026

How Venezuela’s New Leader Went From Revolutionary to Trump’s Orbit

Delcy Rodríguez, a guerrilla’s daughter, started out as a provocateur. She pivoted to revive a ravaged economy, making her vital to U.S. plans to run Venezuela.

U.S. and Venezuela Explore Restoring Diplomatic Ties

The move embodied the contradictions and fast-changing nature of the two countries’ relationship after the capture of President Nicolás Maduro.

Iran’s Protests Were Set Off by a Plunging Currency

In a serious challenge to Iran’s authoritarian government, angry protests have spread from major cities to the impoverished towns in the hinterland.

Iran Is Bracing for a Weekend of Unrest. Here’s What to Know.