Business activity in the United States showed modest improvement at the start of the year, with the preliminary S&P Composite Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) inching up to 52.8 in January from 52.7 in December. The manufacturing sector saw a slight increase, rising to 51.9, while the services sector held steady …

On January 22, 2026, the North American trading session buzzed with a flurry of corporate earnings announcements, delivering a patchwork of results that highlighted resilience in consumer staples and commodities while revealing ongoing pressures in the semiconductor space. Major U.S. companies stepped into the spotlight, posting outcomes that ranged from …

Yen Finds Support, Dollar Recovers Modestly: The Japanese Yen recovered some lost ground against the US Dollar on Thursday, though gains remained limited, as USD/JPY stabilized near 158.42, up 0.11% on the day.The pair pulled back from earlier highs as broad Dollar weakness resurfaced, even as US macro data pointed …

Global markets advanced as investors reacted to signs of easing tensions between the United States and Europe, following renewed diplomatic engagement that reduced fears of imminent trade measures.The US Dollar continued to weaken even after inflation and growth data broadly met expectations. Recent figures confirmed that price pressures remain manageable, …

The US dollar weakened on Thursday following the release of economic data showing continued stabilization in inflation, solid growth fundamentals, and signs of resilience in the labor market. The softer tone in risk sentiment—supported by diminishing geopolitical worries—has also contributed to the greenback’s retreat.Investors reacted positively after the US reported …

Gold Nears Multi‑Year Highs on Global Uncertainty Gold prices surged on Thursday, with spot bullion climbing above $4,913 per ounce, gaining nearly 1.7% and flirting with fresh multi‑year highs as traders balanced strong economic data with lingering geopolitical tensions. The precious metal extended its impressive run so far this year, …

US stock markets extended their upward momentum on Thursday, buoyed by robust economic readings and a retreat in recent geopolitical concerns that had roiled markets late last week.Equities on Wall Street continued climbing as fresh data pointed to resilient US growth and manageable inflation. At the same time, signs of …

Bitcoin’s price has been trading just under the $90,000 mark, fluctuating around $89,000–$89,700, as the cryptocurrency market digests mixed signals from investor flows and broader economic sentiment. Recent price action reflects a period of consolidation after a strong rally earlier in 2026. ETF Flows Turn Mixed After Early InflowsSpot Bitcoin …

US inflation firmed slightly in November, signaling that price pressures remain persistent. The Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) Price Index rose to 2.8% year-on-year from 2.7% in October, matching expectations. On a monthly basis, prices increased by 0.2%, pointing to steady, controlled inflation rather than a rapid slowdown.Core Inflation Keeps Policymakers …

Markets Breathe Easier After Tariff Pause: U.S. financial markets regained momentum after President Donald Trump signaled that Washington would pause planned tariffs tied to negotiations over Greenland, easing fears of a near-term escalation in transatlantic trade tensions. The move followed talks with NATO leadership and was presented as part of …