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January, 2026

• 29 January 2026 1:02 pm

  European Markets Mixed as Earnings Take Center Stage After Fed Pause

  

  European stocks traded in mixed fashion on Thursday, as investors digested a wave of corporate earnings following the U.S. Federal Reserve’s decision to keep interest rates unchanged. By mid-morning, Germany’s DAX slipped 0.7%, while France’s CAC 40 gained 0.9% and the U.K.’s FTSE 100 rose 0.6%. The Federal Reserve held …

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• 29 January 2026 10:56 am

  Gold Rockets Toward $5,600 as Fears of U.S.–Iran Conflict Ignite Haven Demand

  

  Gold prices surged to fresh record highs on Thursday, climbing close to the $5,600-an-ounce mark as investors rushed into safe-haven assets following reports that U.S. President Donald Trump is considering a new military strike on Iran. Spot gold jumped more than 2% to a record $5,595.41 an ounce, while April …

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• 29 January 2026 5:15 am

  Big Tech Bloodbath or AI Boom? Q4 2025 Earnings Ignite the Ultimate AI Showdown

  

  As of January 29, 2026, the Magnificent Seven’s earnings season is exploding, with hyperscalers dumping billions into AI infrastructure amid scrutiny over returns. Combined 2026 CapEx for Microsoft, Meta, Alphabet, and Amazon could top $470-500B, up from $350B in 2025. Meta crushes estimates, Tesla beats despite declines, Microsoft stumbles on …

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• 29 January 2026 1:51 am

  Jaw-Dropping Surge: Gold Rockets to Historic High Amid Global Uncertainty

  

  Gold Prints the Highest Price Ever Recorded: Gold’s historic rally intensified late Wednesday, January 28, 2026, with XAU/USD trading at $5,384.28 per ounce, up $203.66 or 3.93% on the day. More importantly, the session produced a new all-time intraday high at $5,396.215, the highest level gold has ever reached in …

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• 29 January 2026 12:09 am

  Powell Signals Fed Will Remain Cautious as Rates Hold Steady

  

  Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell emphasized caution as the central bank opted to keep its benchmark interest rate unchanged at 3.50%–3.75% during its January meeting. Powell made it clear that no rate hike is expected as the next move, underscoring a flexible, data-driven approach rather than a preset path for …

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• 28 January 2026 11:44 pm

  Yen Pressured As Powell’s Strategic Patience Holds US Dollar Firm

  

  Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell used the post-meeting message to reinforce a strategy of continuity rather than change. By keeping interest rates unchanged, policymakers emphasized that the current stance remains appropriate given the balance of risks facing the economy. The decision reflected confidence in existing policy tools and a reluctance …

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• 28 January 2026 11:23 pm

  Powell Hits Pause on Rates as Markets Brace for What Comes Next

  

  PoweKeeps Policy Steady at Start of 2026Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell opened the year by signaling patience, as policymakers left interest rates unchanged at their January meeting. The decision matched market expectations, shifting attention away from the move itself and toward Powell’s message about the economic road ahead.Powell Flags Inflation …

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• 28 January 2026 11:07 pm

  Federal Reserve Holds Rates Steady as Markets Focus on What Comes Next

  

  The US central bank left interest rates unchanged at the conclusion of its first policy meeting of 2026, opting to keep the benchmark rate within the 3.50%–3.75% range. The decision aligned fully with market expectations and reflected a cautious approach as policymakers assess the balance between slowing economic momentum and …

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• 28 January 2026 10:15 pm

  Markets on Edge: S&P 500 Touches 7,000 Milestone Ahead of Fed Decision, Looming Big Tech Earnings

  

  The financial world is holding its breath. In a whirlwind session, the S&P 500 briefly crossed the historic 7,000 mark for the first time before settling back, as investors navigate a high-stakes week defined by a crucial central bank meeting and earnings reports from the world’s most powerful technology companies.While …

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• 28 January 2026 9:43 pm

  Gold Soars Past $5,300 as Investors Rush to Safety

  

  A Historic Surge for Precious Metals: Gold prices soared to a fresh all-time high on Wednesday, breaking above the $5,300 mark as investors : accelerated their move away from paper currencies and toward hard assets. The rally reflects mounting unease across global markets and a growing preference for assets perceived …

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• 28 January 2026 8:40 pm

  Why Sterling Is Retracing Its Four-Year Highs Ahead of Fed’s, BoE’s rate decisions

  

  The British Pound has hit a sudden speed bump. After surging to a four-year peak against the US Dollar earlier this week, the currency is retreating as investors pivot their attention toward major central bank decisions. While optimism remains in the air, a “wait-and-see” approach is taking hold of the …

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• 28 January 2026 7:54 pm

  Pivotal Day for the US Economy: Markets Hold Their Breath as the Fed Faces Its First Big Test In 2026

  

  Financial markets are on edge as the US central bank prepares to announce its first interest rate decision of the year. Expectations are firmly set on a pause, with policymakers choosing to stand back after a series of rate cuts last year aimed at cushioning the economy from slowing momentum.Balancing …

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• 28 January 2026 5:53 pm

  Amazon to Cut Thousands More Jobs as Generative AI Reshapes Workforce

  

  Amazon has announced another major round of layoffs as it accelerates its shift toward generative artificial intelligence and continues to streamline a workforce that ballooned during the pandemic. Beth Galetti, Amazon’s senior vice president of human resources, said in a blog post on Wednesday that the company has been “reducing …

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