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January, 2026

• 19 January 2026 7:47 pm

  USD/JPY Faces Volatility Amid Trade Tensions and Economic Signals

  

  The USD/JPY pair is holding steady around 157.99 as global markets weigh both geopolitical tensions and key economic indicators. Investor sentiment has been influenced by renewed trade threats from the U.S., which have raised concerns about global growth and risk appetite.The Japanese yen has found support amid speculation over potential …

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• 19 January 2026 5:51 pm

  Canada Inflation Rises to 2.4% in December, but Core Pressures Continue to Ease

  

  Consumer prices in Canada accelerated more than expected in December, rising 2.4% year on year, driven largely by base effects linked to last year’s temporary sales tax break. However, underlying inflation pressures continued to cool, with the Bank of Canada’s preferred core measures easing for a third consecutive month. Economists …

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• 19 January 2026 3:50 pm

  Dollar Slips as Trump’s Greenland Tariff Threats Rattle Markets

  

  The U.S. dollar weakened on Monday as investors moved cautiously after President Donald Trump threatened to impose new tariffs on several European countries in a bid to pressure them into allowing the United States to acquire Greenland. By 04:20 ET, the dollar index, which measures the greenback against a basket …

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• 19 January 2026 3:01 pm

  European Defense Stocks Rise as Trump’s Greenland Tariff Threats Rattle Alliances

  

  European defense shares climbed on Monday as investors reacted to fresh geopolitical tensions sparked by U.S. President Donald Trump’s threat to impose new tariffs on several European countries unless Washington is allowed to buy Greenland. Shares of Italy’s Leonardo, Germany’s Rheinmetall and Renk, Britain’s BAE Systems, and France’s Thales all …

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• 19 January 2026 1:51 pm

  Bitcoin Slides as Trump’s Greenland Tariffs Trigger Risk-Off Move Across Crypto Markets

  

  Bitcoin fell sharply in Asian trading on Monday, giving back a portion of last week’s gains after U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariff threats against major European nations over Greenland rattled global risk sentiment. The world’s largest cryptocurrency dropped 2.8% to $92,519 by 00:56 ET (05:56 GMT). While Bitcoin gained roughly …

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• 19 January 2026 12:06 pm

  Gold Soars to Record High Near $4,700 as Trump Tariff Threats Ignite Safe-Haven Rush

  

  Gold prices surged to unprecedented levels in Asian trading on Monday, climbing toward the $4,700 an ounce mark as investors rushed into safe-haven assets after U.S. President Donald Trump threatened fresh tariffs on several European nations over his push to acquire Greenland. Spot gold jumped 1.6% to $4,667.33 an ounce …

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• 19 January 2026 11:08 am

  Oil Holds Steady as Iran Fears Fade and Trump’s Europe Tariff Threats Take Center Stage

  

  Oil prices were largely unchanged in Asian trading on Monday after a volatile week dominated by geopolitical headlines, as markets shifted their focus from Iran supply risks to fresh trade tensions sparked by U.S. President Donald Trump’s stance on Greenland. By 21:10 ET (02:10 GMT), Brent crude futures for March …

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• 19 January 2026 2:52 am

  Weekly Recap: Markets Ignore Geopolitical Noise as Fundamental Economic Factors Take Center Stage

  

  Global markets have demonstrated remarkable resilience in the face of a barrage of sensational geopolitical and political headlines. From recurring threats to Federal Reserve independence and ambitious U.S. housing initiatives to escalating tensions with Iran and energy price volatility, fundamental analysis has proven to be the true driver of market …

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• 17 January 2026 2:36 am

  Trump’s Return to Davos Puts Global Economy and Trade Order Under the Spotlight

  

  The annual World Economic Forum in Davos is set to unfold against a backdrop of heightened economic uncertainty, with President Donald Trump’s return expected to dominate discussions on trade, growth, and the future of global cooperation. His recent policy moves and confrontational economic stance have elevated expectations that this year’s …

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• 17 January 2026 1:56 am

  Gold Pauses After Record Run as Markets Lock in Profits

  

  Gold prices eased slightly at the end of the trading session, closing near $4,596 per ounce, as investors opted to take profits after a powerful rally that has dominated markets in recent months. The modest pullback did little to dent the broader optimism surrounding the precious metal, which remains one …

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• 17 January 2026 12:44 am

  Oil Prices End Higher as Holiday Trading and Geopolitical Risks Support the Market

  

  Oil prices closed higher as traders positioned ahead of the U.S. holiday weekend, with lingering geopolitical tensions continuing to underpin sentiment. Caution over developments in the Middle East encouraged buying interest, even as the broader supply outlook limited the scope of gains.Modest Gains Keep Prices Near Recent HighsBrent crude ended …

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• 16 January 2026 11:16 pm

  Trump’s Reluctance Shakes Up the Fed Chair Race

  

  President Donald Trump signaled fresh uncertainty over the future leadership of the Federal Reserve after expressing reluctance to nominate Kevin Hassett as the next central bank chair, a move that could significantly reshape the succession race.Speaking Friday, Trump suggested that keeping Hassett in his current role as head of the …

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• 16 January 2026 9:57 pm

  Inflation Takes Center Stage as Markets Brace for a Crucial Week Ahead

  

  The US dollar struggled to find clear direction over the past week, caught between geopolitical tensions and domestic uncertainty that kept investors cautious. While President Donald Trump renewed warnings of potential military action against Iran—later softening his tone toward the end of the week—he stressed that all options remain open. …

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