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January, 2026

• 21 January 2026 2:39 pm

  Oil Slides as U.S. Inventory Build Fears Eclipse Kazakhstan Outage and Geopolitical Risks

  

  Oil prices eased on Wednesday as expectations of a rise in U.S. crude inventories outweighed supply disruptions in Kazakhstan and renewed geopolitical tensions linked to U.S. tariff threats over Greenland. Brent futures fell 0.9% to $64.37 a barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate declined 0.7% to $59.92 by mid-morning in …

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• 21 January 2026 1:33 pm

  European Markets Mixed as Investors Await Trump’s Davos Speech

  

  European stocks traded in a mixed pattern on Wednesday, with investors staying cautious ahead of U.S. President Donald Trump’s highly anticipated address at the World Economic Forum in Davos later in the day. At 08:05 GMT, Germany’s DAX slipped 0.3%, France’s CAC 40 was largely unchanged, while the U.K.’s FTSE …

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• 21 January 2026 12:57 pm

  Gold Soars to New Records Near $4,900 as Greenland Tensions Shake Markets

  

  Gold prices surged to fresh all time highs in Asian trading on Wednesday, edging closer to the $4,900 an ounce mark as escalating tensions between the United States and Europe over Greenland rattled global markets and reignited demand for safe havens. Spot gold jumped 2.3% to $4,872.13 an ounce, after …

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• 21 January 2026 12:30 pm

  U.K. Inflation Rises More Than Expected, Casting Doubt on February Rate Cut

  

  Britain’s annual inflation rate climbed more than anticipated in December, reinforcing the case for caution at the Bank of England and raising doubts over whether policymakers will cut interest rates at their February meeting. Consumer prices rose 3.4% year-on-year, exceeding forecasts of 3.3% and edging higher from November’s 3.2%. While …

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• 21 January 2026 3:15 am

  ECB Presidency: The High-Stakes Race Begins

  

  The race to lead the European Central Bank (ECB) is heating up as several key board members prepare to leave in the next two years. With the ECB at the center of Europe’s economic policy, who will succeed the current leadership is a question on everyone’s mind.Could Germany Take the …

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• 21 January 2026 1:31 am

  U.S. Treasury Bond Market Hits Multi-Month Lows Amid Greenland and Japan Tensions

  

  Geopolitical Worries Shake Long-Term Treasuries: U.S. long-term Treasury bonds came under intense pressure on Tuesday as investors reacted to President Donald Trump’s announcement of 10% tariffs on imports from eight European countries starting next month. The sell-off in the roughly $30 trillion bond market drove 10-year Treasury yields close to …

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• 21 January 2026 12:33 am

  Davos Drama: Treasury Secretary Fires Warning at Powell as Trump Weighs Fed Successor

  

  Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent publicly warned Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell against attending upcoming Supreme Court hearings related to President Trump’s attempt to remove a Fed board member. Bessent argued that Powell’s presence could appear as judicial influence, undermining the Fed’s independence. He also criticized Powell for pandemic-era asset purchases …

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• 20 January 2026 11:46 pm

  Oil Surges on Kazakh Supply Halt and Strong Global Growth Signals

  

  Temporary Supply Disruption Sends Prices Higher: Oil prices surged on Tuesday as a temporary halt at Kazakhstan’s major oil fields rattled global markets. The Tengiz and Korolev oilfields, among the largest in the world, stopped production due to power distribution issues, a disruption expected to last up to ten days. …

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• 20 January 2026 10:40 pm

  Why Johnson & Johnson Shares Are Slipping Ahead of Earnings

  

  Johnson & Johnson shares edged lower as investors adopted a cautious stance ahead of the company’s upcoming earnings release, reflecting broader unease across global markets. The modest decline came despite the stock’s reputation as a defensive name, highlighting how external pressures and heightened uncertainty are shaping short-term market behavior. The …

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• 20 January 2026 9:41 pm

  Pound Surges as “Sell America” Wave Reshapes Global Markets

  

  The British pound strengthened sharply against the US dollar as global markets digested a fresh wave of trade tensions and mounting uncertainty across major economies. Investors continued to pull away from US assets, accelerating a broader shift in sentiment that has been building for weeks and pushing sterling to its …

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• 20 January 2026 8:57 pm

  Greenland Tensions Escalate: Europe Stands Firm Against U.S. Tariff Threats

  

  A Diplomatic Storm Across the AtlanticThe United States’ announcement of new tariffs on European nations over Greenland has triggered a flurry of diplomatic activity and heightened tensions. European leaders have united in defense of Greenland’s sovereignty, emphasizing that threats or coercion will not be tolerated. The move has cast a …

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• 20 January 2026 7:47 pm

  Gold Surges Past $4,730 as Geopolitical and Trade Tensions Drive Safe-Haven Demand

  

  Gold continues its meteoric rise, climbing to $4,732.65, up $62.35 or 1.34% in the latest session. Investors flock to the precious metal as geopolitical uncertainty and looming US-European trade disputes weaken the US Dollar, reinforcing gold’s role as the ultimate safe haven.Trade Fears and Market CautionThe week began with heightened …

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• 20 January 2026 5:13 pm

  Germany, France Urge Stronger EU Response to Trump’s Tariffs: Bloomberg

  

  German Investor Sentiment Jumps to Highest Level Since 2021 German investor confidence surged in January to its strongest level in more than two years, as optimism over the country’s economic outlook improved sharply, according to data released by the ZEW economic research institute on Tuesday. The ZEW expectations index climbed …

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