Market Update

Bitcoin edged lower in Asian trading on Tuesday, underperforming equity markets as investors remained cautious ahead of key U.S. inflation data and amid rising geopolitical tensions across several regions. The world’s largest cryptocurrency slipped 0.2% to $91,894 by 00:33 ET, extending a period of subdued performance that has characterized late …

European equities traded mixed to slightly higher on Tuesday, as investors balanced a positive lead from global markets against rising geopolitical tensions, key U.S. inflation data, and the start of a crucial earnings season. By 03:05 ET, Germany’s DAX was up 0.1% and the U.K.’s FTSE 100 gained 0.1%, while …

Oil prices extended their rally in Asian trading on Tuesday, rising for a fourth straight session as markets priced in mounting supply risks from Iran and Russia, offsetting lingering expectations of additional barrels returning from Venezuela. By 21:18 ET (02:18 GMT), Brent crude futures for March delivery were up 0.4% …

The AI Bubble: Risks and Resilience in Global Markets The new year has opened with stock markets soaring, yet behind the optimism lies a growing fear of an “AI bubble.” From central bankers to technology leaders, warnings are mounting that artificial intelligence stocks may be dangerously overvalued. Even without direct …

Wall Street Climbs Despite Powell Probe: The S&P 500 surged to a fresh all-time intraday high, defying early-session losses and political turbulence. Investors brushed aside news that federal prosecutors had opened a criminal investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, focusing instead on upcoming economic data and corporate earnings. The …

Sudden Slide: The U.S. dollar lost much of last week’s gains, with its index slipping about 0.4% against major currencies. The drop came after Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell revealed that he faced threats of criminal charges linked to his testimony before Congress, raising alarm over the independence of the …

Janet Yellen, the former Federal Reserve chair, has warned that the criminal investigation targeting current Fed Chair Jerome Powell poses a grave threat to the independence of the U.S. central bank.Yellen emphasized that markets should be far more concerned than they currently appear to be. These remarks come amid escalating …

Taiwan Semiconductor is preparing to unveil its latest quarterly results at a time when global attention is firmly fixed on the chip industry. The company enters this earnings season with strong momentum, supported by rising demand for advanced chips and renewed growth across the technology sector. Expectations are high after …

On January 12, 2026, gold surged to a record $4,620, climbing nearly 2.5% in a single day before easing back on profit-taking. The rally was ignited by a storm of political and economic headlines. A surprise investigation into Fed Chair Jerome Powell raised fresh doubts about the central bank’s independence, …

Wall Street Booms, Main Street Breaks: Small businesses across the U.S. are sounding the alarm as rising inflation and high borrowing costs squeeze operations, even as Wall Street continues to post record profits. Many entrepreneurs are struggling to keep up, facing increased costs while larger corporations thrive, leaving Main Street …