Market Analysis

January, 2026

  • 14 January 2026 3:24 am

    CPI Sends Mixed Signals as US Jobs Lift the Dollar and Pressure the Euro

    Cooling Inflation Fails to Weaken the Dollar: The euro slipped against the US dollar as markets reacted to a complex mix of economic signals. While the latest US Consumer Price Index (CPI) showed inflation easing slightly, the data was not enough to undermine confidence in the American economy. Instead, the …

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  • 14 January 2026 2:34 am

    JPMorgan Shares Slide After Q4 Earnings Amid Apple Card Reserve and Weak Deal Fees

    JPMorgan

    Shares of JPMorgan Chase & Co. fell about 4.2% in after-hours trading Tuesday to $310.90 following the release of the bank’s fourth-quarter results. The decline highlights investor concerns over credit card performance and slowing investment banking fees.JPMorgan reported net income of $13.0 billion for the quarter, or $4.63 per share. …

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  • 14 January 2026 1:21 am

    Gold Pushes to Fresh Record Highs as CPI Data and Fed Independence Fears Fuel Demand

    Gold prices climbed to new record levels during Tuesday’s trading session, driven by rising concerns over the independence of the US Federal Reserve and renewed demand for safe-haven assets.Investor appetite for gold strengthened after growing unease surrounding the central bank’s autonomy, following news that the US Department of Justice has …

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  • 14 January 2026 12:18 am

    Yen Slides as Political Uncertainty, Regional Tensions Weigh on Markets

    Japan

    The Japanese yen weakened sharply against the US dollar on Tuesday, falling about 0.6% to its lowest level in roughly a year and a half, as investors reacted to rising political uncertainty in Tokyo.The decline followed reports suggesting that Japan’s prime minister may dissolve the lower house of parliament at …

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  • 13 January 2026 11:38 pm

    How Markets React to Softer CPI Reading

    inflation

    Global markets shifted direction after the latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) data came in slightly below expectations. The softer inflation reading eased concerns about prolonged monetary tightening and prompted investors to reassess the outlook for interest rates, setting a more optimistic tone across financial markets.Rate Cut Hopes Gain MomentumThe CPI …

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  • 13 January 2026 11:23 pm

    Markets Brace for a Data-Heavy Day as the Dollar Regains Its Footing

    The Dollar Steps Back Into the SpotlightThe US dollar staged a firm comeback, shaking off earlier pessimism as markets continued to digest recent inflation figures. Renewed confidence in the greenback was reinforced by rising government bond yields, putting the currency back at the center of global trading as investors prepared …

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  • 13 January 2026 10:06 pm

    Broad Decline in U.S. Stocks After Trump’s Comments on Credit Cards

    U.S. stock indexes fell across the board on Tuesday after giving up their early gains, pressured by a pullback in the “Magnificent Seven” technology stocks—the group that has the strongest influence on market direction. This decline weighed directly on the major indexes, all of which closed lower. The market also …

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  • 13 January 2026 8:35 pm

    Bitcoin rises buoyed by MSCI decision and CPI readings  

    Bitcoin’s rise gets an institutional boost and added legitimacy after MSCI decision Bitcoin continues to climb following Strategy’s purchase of 13,600 BTC worth $1.25 billion, bringing the company’s total holdings to nearly 687,000 coins. The move further strengthens its position as the largest institutional whale in the crypto space. The …

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  • 13 January 2026 7:24 pm

    US CPIs below expectations

    U.S. inflation data came in below expectations, offering reassuring signals about the outlook for the American economy. The latest figures showed a notable degree of price stability and brought inflation closer to the Federal Reserve’s target. The U.S. Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 0.3% in December, matching both the previous …

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  • 13 January 2026 6:18 pm

    U.S. Inflation Holds Steady in December as Core Pressures Ease

    U.S. consumer inflation in December remained unchanged from the prior month, while underlying price pressures cooled slightly, reinforcing expectations that the Federal Reserve will keep interest rates on hold in the near term. Headline consumer prices rose 2.7% year on year and 0.3% month on month, matching November’s pace and …

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  • 13 January 2026 3:41 pm

    Bitcoin Slips in Asia as CPI Uncertainty and Geopolitical Risks Dampen Risk Appetite

    Bitcoin edged lower in Asian trading on Tuesday, underperforming equity markets as investors remained cautious ahead of key U.S. inflation data and amid rising geopolitical tensions across several regions. The world’s largest cryptocurrency slipped 0.2% to $91,894 by 00:33 ET, extending a period of subdued performance that has characterized late …

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  • 13 January 2026 1:52 pm

    European Stocks Edge Higher as Markets Weigh Iran Risks, U.S. Inflation and Earnings Season

    European equities traded mixed to slightly higher on Tuesday, as investors balanced a positive lead from global markets against rising geopolitical tensions, key U.S. inflation data, and the start of a crucial earnings season. By 03:05 ET, Germany’s DAX was up 0.1% and the U.K.’s FTSE 100 gained 0.1%, while …

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  • 13 January 2026 12:30 pm

    Oil Prices Climb for Fourth Session as Iran Unrest and Russia Risks Tighten Supply Outlook

    Oil prices extended their rally in Asian trading on Tuesday, rising for a fourth straight session as markets priced in mounting supply risks from Iran and Russia, offsetting lingering expectations of additional barrels returning from Venezuela. By 21:18 ET (02:18 GMT), Brent crude futures for March delivery were up 0.4% …

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