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January, 2026

• 14 January 2026 7:07 pm

  China Breaks the Trillion-Dollar Barrier as Exports Power Through Tariff Pressure

  

  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 …

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• 14 January 2026 5:49 pm

  U.S. Retail Sales Beat Expectations, Signaling Resilient Consumer Demand

  

  U.S. retail sales grew more than expected in November, rebounding from a contraction in the previous month and pointing to continued resilience in consumer spending heading into the final stretch of 2025. Retail sales rose 0.6% on a month-on-month basis, exceeding expectations for a 0.5% increase, according to data released …

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• 14 January 2026 4:34 pm

  U.S. Futures Slip as Investors Eye Bank Earnings and Producer Inflation Data

  

  U.S. stock index futures traded lower on Wednesday as investors prepared for another wave of earnings from major Wall Street banks and awaited fresh inflation data that could influence expectations for Federal Reserve policy. By 05:40 ET, Dow Jones Futures had fallen 145 points, or 0.3%, S&P 500 Futures were …

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• 14 January 2026 3:51 pm

  Bitcoin Jumps as Strategy Makes $1.3 Billion Purchase, But U.S. Retail Demand Remains Weak

  

  Bitcoin climbed sharply on Wednesday after major corporate holder Strategy announced a fresh multibillion dollar purchase of the cryptocurrency. Gains were partly capped, however, as data pointed to continued weakness in U.S. retail demand. The world’s largest cryptocurrency rose 3.4% to $95,001.9 by 01:01 ET, after touching a near two …

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• 14 January 2026 2:48 pm

  Dollar Holds Steady Ahead of U.S. Data as Yen Slides to 18-Month Low

  

  The U.S. dollar steadied in European trade on Wednesday as investors awaited another round of key inflation data, while the Japanese yen sank to its weakest level in a year and a half on mounting political and fiscal concerns. At 09:30 GMT, the Dollar Index, which measures the greenback against …

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• 14 January 2026 1:41 pm

  Oil Prices Ease After Surge as Traders Weigh Iran Risks Against U.S. Stockpiles

  

  Oil prices edged lower in Asian trading on Wednesday after the previous session’s sharp rally driven by fears of supply disruptions in Iran, as investors turned their attention to data showing a sizeable build in U.S. crude inventories. Brent futures for March slipped 0.4% to $65.19 a barrel by 01:18 …

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• 14 January 2026 12:50 pm

  European Stocks Edge Higher as Greenland Talks and Geopolitics Dominate

  

  European equity markets opened modestly higher on Wednesday, as investors remained focused on escalating geopolitical developments, particularly talks set to determine the future of Greenland. At 03:05 ET (08:05 GMT), Germany’s DAX rose 0.1%, France’s CAC 40 gained 0.4%, and the U.K.’s FTSE 100 advanced 0.2%. Greenland Meeting in Spotlight …

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• 14 January 2026 3:24 am

  CPI Sends Mixed Signals as US Jobs Lift the Dollar and Pressure the Euro

  

  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 …

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• 14 January 2026 2:34 am

  JPMorgan Shares Slide After Q4 Earnings Amid Apple Card Reserve and Weak Deal Fees

  

  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. …

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• 14 January 2026 1:21 am

  Gold Pushes to Fresh Record Highs as CPI Data and Fed Independence Fears Fuel Demand

  

  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 …

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• 14 January 2026 12:18 am

  Yen Slides as Political Uncertainty, Regional Tensions Weigh on Markets

  

  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 …

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• 13 January 2026 11:38 pm

  How Markets React to Softer CPI Reading

  

  Global markets shifted direction after the latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) data came in slightly below expectations. The softer inflation reading eased concerns about prolonged monetary tightening and prompted investors to reassess the outlook for interest rates, setting a more optimistic tone across financial markets.Rate Cut Hopes Gain MomentumThe CPI …

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• 13 January 2026 11:23 pm

  Markets Brace for a Data-Heavy Day as the Dollar Regains Its Footing

  

  The Dollar Steps Back Into the SpotlightThe US dollar staged a firm comeback, shaking off earlier pessimism as markets continued to digest recent inflation figures. Renewed confidence in the greenback was reinforced by rising government bond yields, putting the currency back at the center of global trading as investors prepared …

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