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January, 2026

• 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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• 20 January 2026 3:57 pm

  Wall Street Futures Sink as Trump’s Greenland Tariff Threats Spark Global Risk-Off Mood

  

  U.S. stock index futures plunged on Tuesday, as markets reacted sharply to President Donald Trump’s threat to impose sweeping new tariffs on several European countries over his push for U.S. control of Greenland. By 05:25 ET (10:25 GMT), Dow Jones futures were down 750 points, or 1.5%, S&P 500 futures …

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• 20 January 2026 2:27 pm

  European Stocks Slide as Trump’s Greenland Tariff Threats Rattle Markets

  

  European shares fell sharply on Tuesday, sinking to their lowest levels in nearly two weeks as investor confidence was shaken by renewed trade fears linked to U.S. President Donald Trump’s stance on Greenland. The pan-European STOXX 600 dropped 1.3% by mid-morning, retreating just days after touching a record high. France’s …

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• 20 January 2026 12:12 pm

  Bitcoin Slides as Greenland Tensions and Policy Uncertainty Weigh on Risk Appetite

  

  Bitcoin extended its recent decline on Tuesday, as mounting geopolitical uncertainty linked to U.S. demands over Greenland pushed investors away from speculative assets and back toward traditional safe havens such as gold. The world’s largest cryptocurrency fell 1.8% to $90,916.8 by 01:39 ET (06:39 GMT), erasing most of the modest …

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• 20 January 2026 11:15 am

  UK Jobs Market Softens as Wage Growth Slows, Reinforcing Case for BoE Rate Cuts

  

  The United Kingdom’s labour market showed further signs of cooling in November, with unemployment holding at elevated levels while wage growth eased, strengthening expectations that the Bank of England will continue cutting interest rates in the months ahead. Data released on Tuesday by the Office for National Statistics showed the …

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• 20 January 2026 10:27 am

  Gold Breaks $4,700 as Greenland Tensions Drive Investors Toward Safe Havens

  

  Gold prices surged to fresh all-time highs in Asian trading on Tuesday, decisively crossing the $4,700-per-ounce mark as markets remained on edge over escalating geopolitical uncertainty tied to U.S. President Donald Trump’s demands regarding Greenland. Spot gold rose 0.4% to $4,696.07 an ounce, while February futures climbed 0.5% to $4,701.96. …

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• 20 January 2026 2:40 am

  US Session Market Drivers: US–EU Trade Tensions Shake Markets as Dollar Slows

  

  Global markets are on edge as the week kicks off, with investors reacting to the latest developments in the escalating US–EU trade dispute. Over the weekend, the United States announced a 10% tariff on imports from eight European countries, linked to its Greenland acquisition plans. The tariffs are set to …

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