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January, 2026

• 8 January 2026 11:32 am

  Chinese Semiconductor Stocks Rally as Beijing Signals Shift on Nvidia H200 AI Chips

  

  Chinese semiconductor shares advanced on Thursday after a media report indicated that Beijing has instructed some domestic technology companies to pause new orders for Nvidia’s H200 artificial intelligence chips, a move widely interpreted as part of a broader strategy to manage reliance on foreign technology while accelerating the development of …

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• 8 January 2026 10:32 am

  Oil Prices Rebound in Asia as Inventory Draws Offset Venezuela Supply Fears

  

  Oil prices edged higher in Asian trading on Thursday, rebounding from two consecutive sessions of losses, although gains were trimmed after a Wall Street Journal report suggested the United States is planning to exert long-term control over Venezuela’s oil industry. The report reignited concerns that global crude supplies could rise …

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• 8 January 2026 2:11 am

  Yen Resilience: Geopolitical Friction and BoJ Hawkishness Anchor USD/JPY

  

  The USD/JPY remains sidelined near the 156.60 mark as a complex interplay of mixed US macroeconomic data and escalating Asian geopolitical tensions neutralizes directional momentum. While the US Dollar struggles to maintain its post-holiday rebound, the Japanese Yen is emerging as a preferred sovereign hedge.The US Landscape: Nuanced Data and …

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• 8 January 2026 1:01 am

  Bitcoin: Profit-Taking Drags Price Below $91,000 Amid MSCI Reprieve

  

  The digital asset market is witnessing a sharp divergence between corporate stability and spot-market volatility. While MicroStrategy (MSTR) and other “Bitcoin Treasuries” secured a critical listing reprieve from MSCI, Bitcoin’s price action has turned bearish, retracing below the $91,000 psychological floor as institutional “whales” lock in gains from the recent …

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• 8 January 2026 12:17 am

  Market Drivers – US Session: Markets Await Strategic Macro Signals

  

  The US Dollar enters a phase of consolidation following a robust start to 2026. Global currency markets are currently recalibrating as technical momentum yields to a heavy schedule of fundamental data, which will dictate the Federal Reserve’s monetary trajectory for the first quarter. The Greenback: Equilibrium in the DXY The …

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• 7 January 2026 11:21 pm

  Could Venezuela Turmoil Spark Skyrocketing Gains In Stocks?

  

  In early January 2026, a daring US military strike led to the capture of former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, ushering in a regime shift and unlocking vast opportunities in the oil industry. Venezuela holds over 300 billion barrels of oil reserves but has seen production plummet below 2 million barrels …

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• 7 January 2026 10:43 pm

  WTI retreats as Washington tightens grip on Venezuelan crude

  

  The Venezuelan Pivot Realigns Global Energy: The direct American intervention in Venezuela has initiated a structural shift in global oil dynamics. By assuming operational and financial oversight of the world’s largest proven reserves, Washington is transitioning from a policy of containment to one of active market management, directly influencing the …

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• 7 January 2026 9:47 pm

  Supreme Court Showdown: Will Trump’s Sweeping Tariffs Survive Friday’s Ruling?

  

  Markets Hold Their Breath Ahead of a Historic Decision: Global markets brace for a decision that could redraw trade policy, corporate profits, and executive power. Global investors are on edge as the U.S. Supreme Court prepares to potentially issue opinions this Friday, January 9, 2026, on the legality of sweeping …

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• 7 January 2026 8:26 pm

  Thrilling Shift in the Crypto World: Is Ethereum Performance Outshining Bitcoin?

  

  On Wednesday, January 7, 2026, crypto markets experienced sharp fluctuations, with Ethereum emerging as the stronger performer compared to Bitcoin despite an overall dip. The total market value dropped by around 2% to roughly $3.24 trillion, yet Ethereum maintained its relative edge, bolstered by major institutional developments that signal growing …

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• 7 January 2026 7:32 pm

  How Markets Reacted to Soft U.S. Jobs Data on January 7, 2026

  

  On Wednesday, January 7, 2026, financial markets showed muted reactions to the ADP private payrolls report, which revealed a modest gain of 41,000 jobs in December 2025 — well below economist expectations of around 50,000 to 64,000. This followed a revised loss in November and, combined with November’s JOLTS data …

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• 7 January 2026 5:24 pm

  U.S. Private-Sector Hiring Rebounds, But ADP Report Undershoots Expectations Ahead of Key Payrolls Data

  

  U.S. private-sector employment picked up modestly in the latest month, according to the ADP National Employment Report, offering signs of resilience in the labor market while also underscoring a slower-than-expected pace of hiring ahead of this week’s closely watched government jobs release. The report — which tracks payroll data from …

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• 7 January 2026 4:21 pm

  Euro Zone Inflation Cools to 2%, but Structural Weaknesses Limit Growth Outlook for 2026

  

  Euro zone inflation slowed to 2% in December, marking a milestone in the bloc’s fight against price pressures and closing out what turned out to be a relatively benign year for consumers, even as policymakers and businesses continue to grapple with the delayed effects of U.S. trade tariffs, Germany’s slow-moving …

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• 7 January 2026 2:25 pm

  U.S. Futures Trade Mixed as Markets Balance Geopolitics, Oil Developments, and Key Economic Data Ahead

  

  U.S. stock index futures traded without a clear direction on Wednesday, as investors weighed fast-moving geopolitical developments involving Venezuela against a busy slate of upcoming U.S. economic indicators that could help clarify the outlook for growth, inflation, and monetary policy heading into 2026. Trading sentiment remained cautious after recent gains …

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