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January, 2026

• 5 January 2026 12:00 pm

  Gold Prices Surge as Venezuela Tensions Spark Fresh Safe-Haven Demand

  

  Gold prices jumped in Asian trading on Monday after a U.S. military operation in Venezuela led to the capture of President Nicolás Maduro, triggering a sharp increase in safe-haven buying as investors reacted to rising geopolitical uncertainty. Spot gold climbed 2.2% to $4,422.92 an ounce by 01:41 ET (06:41 GMT), …

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• 5 January 2026 10:59 am

  Asian Stocks Rally as Chip and Tech Shares Power Strong Start to First Full Week of 2026

  

  Asian stock markets surged on Monday, opening the first full trading week of the new year on a firm footing as technology and semiconductor shares extended their powerful year-end rally. Wall Street ended last week mixed, and U.S. stock futures traded mostly steady during Asian hours, with slight gains in …

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• 5 January 2026 1:33 am

  Weekly market recap: The Final Week of 2025 and the First Week of 2026 are both important

  

  The past week in financial markets was particularly significant, as it included the final days of 2025 and the first days of 2026 — a combination that helped shape trends likely to influence both years. In this weekly report, we highlight the key developments that closed out 2025 and those …

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• 3 January 2026 2:04 am

  Silver Gains Fresh Momentum as Investors Seek Safety and Look to the AI Era

  

  Silver prices have entered the new year with renewed strength, rebounding as global risk sentiment softens and investors turn toward traditional safe-haven assets. This recovery comes amid growing uncertainty about global growth, shifting expectations for interest rates, and increasing attention on how long-term technological trends—particularly artificial intelligence—may influence demand for …

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• 3 January 2026 12:44 am

  Canadian Dollar Starts 2026 on a Soft Note as Markets Ease Back In

  

  A Quiet Opening for a New YearThe Canadian Dollar opened 2026 under mild pressure as global markets slowly returned from the holiday break. Trading was thin and cautious, with investors showing little appetite for bold moves. The currency softened against most major peers, though the decline remained limited and well …

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• 2 January 2026 11:59 pm

  Markets in Flux: Wall Street Kicks Off 2026 with a Mixed Bag

  

  A Choppy Start to the New Year: The first trading session of 2026 opened with a sense of hesitation as major indexes fluctuated following a banner 2025. After three consecutive years of double-digit percentage gains, investors are navigating a landscape defined by technical rotations and shifting political headwinds. While the …

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• 2 January 2026 10:47 pm

  Calm Before the Storm: Global Markets Brace for a High-Data Week

  

  A Quiet Kickoff to 2026 Global financial markets are holding onto their holiday spirit as the first trading days of the new year remain remarkably steady. Investors appear to be in a “waiting game,” keeping activity low and volatility in check before a wave of critical economic reports hits the …

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• 2 January 2026 9:57 pm

  Fed’s Final Countdown: Will Powell Stay or Leave in 2026?

  

  A High-Stakes Game of Musical Chairs: Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell is facing a career-defining crossroads. While his term as Chair concludes this May, his legal tenure as a Fed Governor actually extends for another two years. As 2026 kicks off, Wall Street is buzzing with a single question: Will …

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• 2 January 2026 8:51 pm

  Explainer: Gold’s Historic 70% Rally That Redefined 2025

  

  The New Gold Standard: A Record-Breaking Year: As we look back at the economic landscape of 2025, one asset stands above the rest. Gold has delivered a staggering 70% return over the past twelve months, fueled by a perfect storm of global instability and shifting financial policies. From the Americas …

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• 2 January 2026 7:53 pm

  Cash or Crash? How Awaited Jobs Report Could Trigger a Minefield for Fed and Investors Alike

  

  The financial world is narrowing its gaze toward a pivotal week of data that could dictate the tempo of the new year. While several global powerhouses are preparing to pull back the curtain on their economic health, all roads eventually lead to the United States. Investors are bracing for a …

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• 2 January 2026 3:41 pm

  U.S. Stock Futures Rise as 2026 Trading Opens, Tech Stabilizes After Year-End Pullback

  

  U.S. stock index futures climbed on the first trading day of 2026, rebounding after Wall Street slipped in the final sessions of 2025, as improving sentiment and renewed risk appetite lifted equity markets. The S&P 500, Dow Jones Industrial Average, and Nasdaq Composite all delivered double-digit gains in 2025 — …

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• 2 January 2026 2:49 pm

  U.S. Dollar Edges Higher in Thin New-Year Trading

  

  The U.S. dollar rose slightly in quiet holiday-thinned trading at the start of the new year, with subdued volumes keeping currency moves limited and broadly directionless as traders awaited the return of full market participation. The closures across several major financial centers kept liquidity light, curbing volatility and tempering activity …

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• 2 January 2026 1:48 pm

  Gold Prices Jump as 2026 Trading Opens, Supported by Weaker Dollar and Rate-Cut Expectations

  

  Gold prices climbed sharply in European trading on Friday, the first session of 2026, as a softer U.S. dollar and expectations of further interest rate cuts reignited demand for bullion following a year of historic gains. Spot gold rose 1.8% to $4,387.09 an ounce by 05:18 ET (10:18 GMT), while …

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