Tech Giants Drag Market DownU.S. financial markets pulled back for a second straight day as investors digested corporate earnings and geopolitical developments. The S&P 500 fell 1.1%, the Dow Jones lost 333 points, and the Nasdaq dropped 1.6%, with technology stocks leading the decline. Semiconductor firms faced the heaviest losses …

Despite easing price pressures, senior Federal Reserve officials are making it clear that the inflation fight is not finished. As 2026 begins, policymakers are signaling caution, arguing that the U.S. economy remains strong enough to keep inflation risks alive.Recent comments from Atlanta Fed President Raphael Bostic and Minneapolis Fed President …

A “Clear” Inflation Reading After Months of NoiseAfter months of distorted data caused by last year’s government shutdown, the latest U.S. inflation releases finally offered markets something they had been craving: clarity. December’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) and November’s Producer Price Index (PPI) arrived without major surprises, confirming that inflation …

Federal Reserve Governor Stephen Miran underscored the powerful role deregulation is playing in reshaping the U.S. economy. Speaking recently, he described last year’s wave of regulatory easing as “substantial” and suggested that it will continue in the years ahead. Miran explained that deregulation acts as a positive supply shock, boosting …

Two Quiet Events, One Shared Risk Foreign exchange markets are keeping a close watch on two Europe-related developments this Wednesday: Poland’s central bank decision and diplomatic talks involving the United States, Denmark, and Greenland. While neither event is expected to trigger dramatic moves on its own, traders see both as …

China closed 2025 with a historic trade milestone, posting a record surplus that exceeded one trillion dollars, highlighting the country’s export resilience despite renewed tariff pressure from the United States. The figure underscores the strength of China’s manufacturing base while reviving global concerns over trade imbalances, industrial overcapacity, and heavy …

Cooling Inflation Fails to Weaken the Dollar: The euro slipped against the US dollar as markets reacted to a complex mix of economic signals. While the latest US Consumer Price Index (CPI) showed inflation easing slightly, the data was not enough to undermine confidence in the American economy. Instead, the …

Shares of JPMorgan Chase & Co. fell about 4.2% in after-hours trading Tuesday to $310.90 following the release of the bank’s fourth-quarter results. The decline highlights investor concerns over credit card performance and slowing investment banking fees.JPMorgan reported net income of $13.0 billion for the quarter, or $4.63 per share. …

Gold prices climbed to new record levels during Tuesday’s trading session, driven by rising concerns over the independence of the US Federal Reserve and renewed demand for safe-haven assets.Investor appetite for gold strengthened after growing unease surrounding the central bank’s autonomy, following news that the US Department of Justice has …

The Japanese yen weakened sharply against the US dollar on Tuesday, falling about 0.6% to its lowest level in roughly a year and a half, as investors reacted to rising political uncertainty in Tokyo.The decline followed reports suggesting that Japan’s prime minister may dissolve the lower house of parliament at …