The CoreQuant
- An editor at The CoreQuant
- New York
I believe in the transformative power of storytelling. Every article I write is an opportunity to connect with you, to share a piece of my world, and to inspire you to see things from a new perspective. Whether it’s through a heartfelt personal essay or a deep dive into a trending topic, my aim is to create content that leaves a lasting impact.
The Latest from The CoreQuant
When No One Agrees Who's in Charge: Inside Prediction Markets' Regulatory Chaos
Prediction markets are better at catching their own bad actors than regulators are at agreeing who's in charge. Four unresolved legal fights show why that's both reassuring and a warning sign
The Wall Street Wrap: September 18, 2026
US stocks closed out a volatile week mixed, with the Nasdaq notching a weekly gain while the Dow slid for a third straight week. Warren Buffett stepped down as Berkshire Hathaway's chairman after six decades at the helm, the Bank of Japan hiked rates to a 31-year high, and bitcoin topped $80,000 on tokenized-stock optimism.
President Trump’s new stick against Russia and Iran, and what it means for Inflation
Congress has sent Trump a bill that pairs tougher Russia sanctions with tariffs of up to 100% on countries still buying Russian oil — mainly China and India. For retail investors, the real story isn't the geopolitics; it's what this means for energy prices, import costs, and inflation in the months ahead. A guide to the signals worth tracking, and the ones not worth trading.
ASX Pre-Market: Friday, 18 September 2026
ASX 200 futures point to a firmer open after Wall Street rallied overnight as Treasury yields and oil prices retreated, easing the pressure that followed the Federal Reserve's rate hike, with RBA Governor Bullock's remarks and a Bank of Japan decision the next tests ahead of the RBA's own call.
The Wall Street Wrap: September 17, 2026
US stocks rebounded sharply Thursday as Treasury yields and oil prices retreated, with tech leading a bounce back from Wednesday's Fed-driven selloff. Nvidia's Jensen Huang forecast doubling chip sales next year, the SEC unveiled a tokenized-stock exemption, and the Bank of England held rates steady, diverging from the Fed's hike.
Rare Earth Elements: What They Are, Why Rare, Who Categorizes and Controls Them, and Key Companies
They are neither rare nor earths. Yet the 17 metals known as rare earth elements (REEs) sit at the heart of almost every technology that defines the 21st century, from the magnets in electric-vehicle motors and wind turbines to the phosphors in smartphone screens, the catalysts in oil refining and the alloys in fighter-jet engines. For retail investors, understanding these materials is no longer a niche curiosity. It is a window into the geopolitics of the energy transition, the fragility of global supply chains and the handful of companies that dominate an industry worth tens of billions of dollars a year and growing fast.
ASX Post-Market Wrap: 17 September 2026
The ASX 200 climbed for a second straight session as banks posted their best day in over a month, with investors taking comfort from easing bond yields rather than reacting badly to the Fed's first rate hike since 2023. A Citi upgrade of NAB added extra fuel to the financials rally, while gold miners slid on hawkish signals from Fed Chair Kevin Warsh.
Fed Raises Rates to 3.75-4%: What the September Hike Means for Savings, Mortgages, and Debt
The Fed just moved rates for the first time in 3 years. Here's what it means for your savings, your mortgage, and every dollar you owe.