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January, 2026

• 12 January 2026 10:43 am

  Oil Prices Steady as Iran Unrest Collides With Venezuela Supply Hopes

  

  Oil prices held largely steady in Asian trading on Monday, as markets balanced the growing risk of supply disruptions from escalating unrest in Iran against the prospect of additional barrels returning from Venezuela. Brent crude futures for March delivery edged up 0.1% to $63.39 a barrel, while U.S. West Texas …

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• 12 January 2026 12:34 am

  Weekly Highlights: Venezuela Developments, US Military Spending, and Employment Slowdown

  

  The first trading week of 2026 did not begin like any conventional year; instead, it was packed with momentous events that defined the economic and political trends for the coming period. From the start of the month through January 9th, financial markets faced a “triangle” of pivotal developments: US military …

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• 10 January 2026 2:30 am

  Future Pressures the U.S. Dollar May Continue to Encounter

  

  Mixed Jobs Data Lifts the Dollar, but Concerns Linger: The U.S. dollar rebounded on Friday after employment data showed a mixed picture, with uneven trends in job creation, unemployment, and wage growth. While the figures provided short-term support for the currency, they failed to fully dispel broader concerns about the …

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• 10 January 2026 1:13 am

  Ahead of Next Week’s Earnings: Dow and S&P Climb Amid Mixed Jobs Data

  

  U.S. stock indexes rose as investors digested mixed employment data, with job growth slowing slightly while unemployment edged lower. The market remains sensitive to upcoming economic indicators and corporate earnings.Bank Earnings Kick OffNext week marks the start of earnings season for major banks, with JPMorgan Chase reporting first. These results …

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• 10 January 2026 12:35 am

  Fed’s Barkin: Labor Market Stable, but Hiring Remains Narrow

  

  Richmond Federal Reserve President Tom Barkin commented on the U.S. labor market, highlighting a steady overall picture but noting that hiring remains concentrated in specific sectors such as healthcare and AI. While unemployment has declined, the broader job market shows limited expansion beyond these areas. Key Observations The drop in …

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• 9 January 2026 11:28 pm

  Gold Set for Weekly Gain Amid Payroll Miss and Global Uncertainty

  

  Gold prices climbed on Friday, heading for a weekly gain as investors reacted to weaker-than-expected U.S. payroll data and ongoing geopolitical and policy uncertainty. Spot gold traded at around $4,496 per ounce, on track for nearly a 4% gain over the week, following a record high of $4,549 hit in …

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• 9 January 2026 10:30 pm

  Supreme Court to Rule on Trump’s Tariffs Wednesday: Market and Economic Implications

  

  The U.S. Supreme Court is set to issue rulings on Wednesday, including a landmark case challenging President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs on foreign imports. The decision is being closely watched by investors, businesses, and policymakers, as it could reshape presidential authority, trade relations, and market dynamics.Trump’s Tariff Policy in FocusTrump …

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• 9 January 2026 9:41 pm

  10-Year Treasury Yield Stabilizes as Markets Digest Labor Data

  

  The U.S. 10-year Treasury yield edged slightly higher on Friday, settling near 4.17%, as investors reassessed economic signals following the latest employment data and broader market developments.The modest uptick reflected a cautious tone in bond markets, with traders weighing signs of slowing job growth against continued resilience in the U.S. …

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• 9 January 2026 8:22 pm

  U.S. Jobs Report Explained: December’s Slow Job Growth Amid Falling Unemployment

  

  Job Growth Slows at Year-End:The U.S. labor market ended 2025 on a noticeably softer note, with employers adding just 50,000 jobs in December. The figure came in below expectations and confirmed a steady loss of momentum in hiring that has unfolded throughout the year. Companies appear increasingly cautious, prioritizing cost …

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• 9 January 2026 7:44 pm

  USD/JPY Nears One-Year Highs as Fed Rate-Cut Bets Fade

  

  Markets recalibrate as the US Dollar strengthens amid mixed economic signals.The US Dollar continued its upward momentum against the Japanese Yen on Friday, with USD/JPY reaching levels not seen since January 2025. The pair is trading around 158.00, marking a fourth consecutive day of gains and positioning itself for a …

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• 9 January 2026 5:33 pm

  U.S. Job Growth Misses Expectations as December Payrolls Rise by 50,000

  

  U.S. job creation slowed at the end of 2025, with Nonfarm Payrolls increasing by 50,000 in December, according to data released Friday by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The figure came in below market expectations of a 60,000 increase, signaling a softer-than-anticipated finish for the labor market. The weaker reading …

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• 9 January 2026 4:48 pm

  U.S. Stock Futures Edge Higher as Markets Await Jobs Report and Possible Tariff Ruling

  

  U.S. stock index futures ticked slightly higher on Friday, with investors adopting a cautious stance ahead of two major potential market catalysts: the release of the monthly U.S. jobs report and a possible Supreme Court ruling on the legality of the Trump administration’s global tariffs. By early morning trading, Dow …

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• 9 January 2026 3:44 pm

  Bitcoin Steadies Ahead of U.S. Jobs Data as Geopolitical Risks Cap New-Year Momentum

  

  Bitcoin traded in a narrow range during Asian hours on Friday, stabilizing after this week’s pullback from an early New Year rebound, as investors remained cautious ahead of key U.S. labor market data that could shape expectations for future interest rate policy. The world’s largest cryptocurrency rose 0.2% to $90,946 …

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