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January, 2026

• 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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• 6 January 2026 3:43 pm

  Oil Prices Edge Higher as Markets Digest Venezuela Upheaval and Leadership Shift

  

  Oil prices rose modestly in European trading on Tuesday as volatility eased and traders continued to assess the implications of the U.S. capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and the political transition now under way in the country. Crude benchmarks ended higher after a turbulent session on Monday, when prices …

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• 6 January 2026 1:48 pm

  Bitcoin Steadies as Risk Appetite Improves, but Treasury-Stock Concerns Cap Gains

  

  Bitcoin held largely steady on Tuesday after improving risk sentiment supported modest early-year gains in the world’s largest cryptocurrency, although renewed worries surrounding major Bitcoin-treasury companies limited further upside. Bitcoin rose 1.3% to $93,576.7 by 00:59 ET (05:59 GMT), recovering alongside broader risk assets. The token is still nursing a …

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• 6 January 2026 1:00 pm

  European Stocks Edge Higher as Investors Track Geopolitical Developments

  

  European shares moved slightly higher on Tuesday as investors monitored fast-moving geopolitical developments, while overall risk appetite remained broadly resilient. The pan-European Stoxx 600 rose 0.3% by mid-morning, with Germany’s DAX up 0.1%. U.K. equities outperformed, gaining 0.6%, while France’s CAC 40 slipped 0.1% as of 08:40 GMT. The cautious …

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• 6 January 2026 11:45 am

  Asian Chip Stocks Rise as Nvidia Unveils New AI Platform at CES 2026

  

  Asian semiconductor shares advanced on Tuesday after Nvidia unveiled its latest artificial-intelligence processor platform at the CES 2026 trade show in Las Vegas, boosting optimism that sustained demand for advanced chips will support global technology growth. Nvidia showcased its new Vera Rubin AI computing platform, which integrates next-generation GPUs and …

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• 6 January 2026 11:12 am

  Gold Extends Gains as Venezuela Tensions and Fed Cut Bets Lift Safe-Haven Demand

  

  Gold prices extended strong gains in Asian trading on Tuesday, inching back toward record highs as heightened geopolitical tensions following a U.S. operation in Venezuela fueled demand for safe-haven assets. Spot gold rose 0.2% to $4,458.20 an ounce by 01:22 ET (06:22 GMT), while U.S. gold futures climbed 0.4% to …

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• 6 January 2026 2:39 am

  Safe Havens Shift: Yen Finds Its Footing Amidst South American Turmoil

  

  The U.S. Dollar’s early-year rally hit a significant roadblock this week as a combination of cooling American industrial data and a resurgence in Japanese bond markets forced a sharp reversal. While the greenback initially found support as a safe haven following the dramatic military developments in South America, that momentum …

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• 6 January 2026 1:36 am

  Venezuela in the Global Energy Equation: A Reserve Giant Amidst Dramatic Geopolitical Shifts

  

  Venezuela commands the global energy throne, holding the largest strategic oil vault on the planet. With proven reserves of approximately 303 billion barrels, this geological empire accounts for nearly 20% of the world’s total oil wealth, comfortably outstripping energy titans like Saudi Arabia, Iran, and Iraq.Yet, as of early 2026, …

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• 6 January 2026 12:10 am

  European Equities Break Records as Defense Stocks Surge Amid Venezuela Tensions

  

  European stock markets marked a historic milestone during the first full trading week of 2026, as the STOXX Europe 600 shattered its resistance level to close at an all-time high. The rally was primarily catalyzed by a surge in defense-linked equities following the U.S. military operation in Venezuela, a move …

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• 5 January 2026 10:57 pm

  FTSE 100 Hits Historic Milestone as Geopolitical Shocks Send Markets Into Overdrive

  

  British equities surged to unprecedented heights during the first full week of trading in 2026, as the FTSE 100 shattered the psychological resistance level of 10,000 points to close at a fresh record high. The rally was fueled by a massive rotation into mining and defense stocks, triggered by seismic …

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• 5 January 2026 9:43 pm

  WTI Crude Rises from Two-Week Lows Amid Venezuela Turmoil

  

  West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil bounced back on Monday, climbing from a more than two-week low as markets reacted to heightened geopolitical tensions in Venezuela. Traders weighed the impact of U.S. military intervention over the weekend, which led to the ousting of President Nicolás Maduro, and its implications for …

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