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January, 2026

• 7 January 2026 11:53 am

  Gold Pulls Back in Asia as Traders Take Profits Ahead of U.S. Jobs Data

  

  Gold prices slipped in Asian trading on Wednesday as investors booked profits following a strong two-day rally, while markets continued to weigh heightened geopolitical risks and looked ahead to key U.S. economic data later this week. Spot gold fell 1% to $4,450.55 an ounce by 02:13 ET (07:13 GMT), while …

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• 7 January 2026 10:37 am

  Oil Prices Fall as U.S. Moves to Import $2 Billion in Venezuelan Crude, Adding to Supply Concerns

  

  Oil prices declined on Wednesday after U.S. President Donald Trump said Washington had reached an agreement to import around $2 billion worth of Venezuelan crude, a move expected to increase supply to the world’s largest oil-consuming economy. By 05:50 GMT, Brent crude futures were down 1.3% at $59.89 per barrel, …

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• 7 January 2026 5:11 am

  US Session Recap: The Labor Market Pivot, Markets Defy Geopolitical Gravity

  

  Despite the high-stakes legal proceedings involving the former Venezuelan leadership in New York, global financial markets have signaled a remarkable resilience. The “geopolitical premium” appears to be stabilizing as speculative interest shifts from military maneuvers to core economic fundamentals. This detachment highlights a growing market confidence in institutional stability despite …

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• 7 January 2026 4:39 am

  Is It Time For Gold’s Political Throne In 2026?

  

  The Sovereign Surge: November Recap: While market volatility shakes traditional assets, central banks are reinforcing the “Gold Standard” of the 21st century. According to World Gold Council data, official institutions added 45 tonnes in November alone, pushing the 2025 year-to-date total to a commanding 297 tonnes. This momentum is not …

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• 7 January 2026 3:56 am

  U.S. Stocks Hit New Records as Dow Breaks 49,000

  

  Technology-led gains and rising investor confidence drive Wall Street higher as markets look ahead to key economic data. U.S. stock markets surged to fresh record highs on Tuesday, marking a strong start to 2026 as investors balanced recent geopolitical developments with expectations for a flurry of economic data later this …

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• 7 January 2026 1:20 am

  Gold Surges Amid Geopolitical Turmoil and Dovish Fed Signals

  

  Safe-Haven Demand Fuels $40 Rally as Venezuela Crisis Escalates: Gold prices climbed nearly $40 per ounce on Tuesday, driven by intensified safe-haven buying amid rising geopolitical tensions in Venezuela following the U.S. arrest of President Nicolas Maduro. President Donald Trump’s statement on temporarily “managing” Venezuela further amplified uncertainty, boosting investor …

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• 7 January 2026 12:07 am

  Wall Street’s Deal Frenzy Kicks Off 2026 with Billion-Dollar Moves

  

  Wall Street began 2026 with strong M&A activity on January 6, including mid-market and mega deals. Private equity, armed with record dry powder and stable rates, gains confidence in consolidation. Surveys show 58% of middle-market leaders predict higher M&A volume, driven by resilience and valuations. Following 2025’s 68 deals over …

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• 6 January 2026 9:57 pm

  Crypto Surge Hits Pause Button: ETF Cash Floods In

  

  Bitcoin, Ethereum, and XRP dialed back their recent winning streak on Tuesday, easing off after days of solid climbs that lifted prices to fresh peaks. This gentle dip hints at traders cashing in gains, but the crypto scene stays afloat thanks to a blockbuster revival in big-money buying. Spot ETFs …

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• 6 January 2026 8:48 pm

  Dollar Edges Higher as Yields Signal Fed Caution

  

  Dollar Holds Firm in Quiet Trading Session: The US Dollar showed a modest gain today, with its key index rising by 0.15% to reach 98.505. This slight uptick comes during a relatively calm North American trading session, free from major economic releases. However, the dollar’s overall path reflects broader challenges …

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• 6 January 2026 7:51 pm

  Euro Slides as Weak European Data Fans Market Uncertainty Ahead of US Labor Reports

  

  Euro Pulls Back on Disappointing Eurozone Data: The EUR/USD pair gave back earlier gains on Tuesday, sliding toward the 1.1710 level as weaker-than-expected Eurozone economic data weighed on the single currency. Concerns over slowing growth were reinforced by downward revisions to key service sector indicators and signs of easing inflation …

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• 6 January 2026 7:28 pm

  Canada Services PMI Remains in Contraction as Trade Uncertainty Weighs on Jobs and Spending

  

  Canada’s services economy stayed in contraction territory in December, as mounting trade uncertainty continued to pressure employment and client activity, according to S&P Global’s latest services PMI released Tuesday. The Business Activity Index rose to 46.5 from 44.3 in November, marking a modest improvement but remaining well below the 50-point …

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• 6 January 2026 6:35 pm

  German Inflation Slows to 2.0% in December, Raising Expectations Ahead of Eurozone Data

  

  German inflation cooled more than expected in December, falling to 2.0% year-on-year, according to preliminary figures released Tuesday by the federal statistics office. Economists polled by Reuters had expected EU-harmonised inflation to ease to 2.2% from 2.6% in November. Core inflation — which excludes food and energy — also moderated, …

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• 6 January 2026 5:44 pm

  U.S. Stock Futures Steady After Dow Hits Record High on Energy Rally

  

  U.S. stock index futures were little changed in early Tuesday trading after Wall Street closed higher in the prior session, with gains led by energy shares following the U.S. operation in Venezuela and the capture of President Nicolás Maduro. By 06:30 ET (11:30 GMT), S&P 500 futures were largely unchanged …

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