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January, 2026

• 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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• 13 January 2026 2:51 am

  Do Bubble Fears Persist? Here’s How to Survive an AI Crash

  

  The AI Bubble: Risks and Resilience in Global Markets The new year has opened with stock markets soaring, yet behind the optimism lies a growing fear of an “AI bubble.” From central bankers to technology leaders, warnings are mounting that artificial intelligence stocks may be dangerously overvalued. Even without direct …

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• 13 January 2026 1:25 am

  OPEC’s Waning Influence: US Interior Chief Predicts Major Geopolitical Energy Shift

  

  In a high-profile television appearance, the US Interior Secretary—a vocal proponent of expanding domestic fossil fuel output—delivered a bold assessment of global oil dynamics amid rising international tensions. Drawing from his background as a former state leader in an energy-rich region, he highlighted how evolving world events are poised to …

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• 13 January 2026 12:48 am

  S&P 500 Breaks Records Amid Powell’s Row, Credit Rate Shock

  

  Wall Street Climbs Despite Powell Probe: The S&P 500 surged to a fresh all-time intraday high, defying early-session losses and political turbulence. Investors brushed aside news that federal prosecutors had opened a criminal investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, focusing instead on upcoming economic data and corporate earnings. The …

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• 12 January 2026 11:47 pm

  USD Under Pressure: Political Turmoil Shakes the Markets

  

  Sudden Slide: The U.S. dollar lost much of last week’s gains, with its index slipping about 0.4% against major currencies. The drop came after Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell revealed that he faced threats of criminal charges linked to his testimony before Congress, raising alarm over the independence of the …

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• 12 January 2026 10:57 pm

  Warnings of Consequences from Powell Probe; Yellen Calls It ‘A Terrifying Move’

  

  Janet Yellen, the former Federal Reserve chair, has warned that the criminal investigation targeting current Fed Chair Jerome Powell poses a grave threat to the independence of the U.S. central bank.Yellen emphasized that markets should be far more concerned than they currently appear to be. These remarks come amid escalating …

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• 12 January 2026 9:50 pm

  Taiwan Semiconductor at a Crossroads Ahead of Crucial Earnings: Strong Momentum Meets Growing Uncertainty

  

  Taiwan Semiconductor is preparing to unveil its latest quarterly results at a time when global attention is firmly fixed on the chip industry. The company enters this earnings season with strong momentum, supported by rising demand for advanced chips and renewed growth across the technology sector. Expectations are high after …

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• 12 January 2026 8:57 pm

  Gold’s Historic Leap – $4,620 and Beyond: Sparks That Lit the Rally

  

  On January 12, 2026, gold surged to a record $4,620, climbing nearly 2.5% in a single day before easing back on profit-taking. The rally was ignited by a storm of political and economic headlines. A surprise investigation into Fed Chair Jerome Powell raised fresh doubts about the central bank’s independence, …

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• 12 January 2026 7:51 pm

  CPI Preview: Small Businesses Struggle as Inflation and High Rates Bite Main Street

  

  Wall Street Booms, Main Street Breaks: Small businesses across the U.S. are sounding the alarm as rising inflation and high borrowing costs squeeze operations, even as Wall Street continues to post record profits. Many entrepreneurs are struggling to keep up, facing increased costs while larger corporations thrive, leaving Main Street …

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• 12 January 2026 5:59 pm

  Dollar Slips in Europe as Powell Probe Rekindles Fears Over Fed Independence

  

  The U.S. dollar weakened in European trading on Monday after U.S. prosecutors opened a criminal investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, a development that has reignited concerns over the independence of the world’s most powerful central bank. By 04:25 ET (09:25 GMT), the Dollar Index — which measures the …

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• 12 January 2026 5:05 pm

  U.S. Futures Slide as DOJ Probe Into Powell Sparks Fears Over Fed Independence

  

  U.S. stock index futures fell sharply on Monday, as investors grappled with mounting uncertainty over the Federal Reserve’s independence after the Justice Department opened a criminal investigation into Chair Jerome Powell’s testimony regarding cost overruns on a $2.5 billion renovation of the Fed’s Washington headquarters. By 05:50 ET 10:50 GMT, …

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• 12 January 2026 2:45 pm

  Gold Hits Record High as Iran Unrest, Fed Pressure, and Weak U.S. Jobs Fuel Safe-Haven Rush

  

  Gold prices surged to a new all-time high in Asian trading on Monday, as a potent mix of geopolitical turmoil, political uncertainty in Washington, and softer U.S. labor data sent investors rushing into safe-haven assets. Spot gold climbed as much as 2% to a record peak of $4,601.17 an ounce, …

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