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January, 2026

• 24 January 2026 3:02 am

  Alphabet Faces a Defining Earnings Test as AI Ambitions Meet Market Expectations

  

  Alphabet heads into its fourth quarter earnings report with momentum firmly on its side, but also with rising expectations that leave little room for disappointment. After a year of strong stock performance, investors are looking for reassurance that growth in advertising and cloud services can continue into 2026, even as …

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• 24 January 2026 1:53 am

  Powell Walks a Tightrope: Fed To Pause as Pressure and Expectations Rise

  

  The Federal Reserve is set to hold interest rates steady, but the real focus is on Jerome Powell and the signals he chooses to send. With markets alert, politicians vocal, and the economy sending mixed messages, the Fed chair is navigating one of the most delicate moments of his tenure.A …

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• 24 January 2026 12:12 am

  Gold Rockets Toward $5,000 as Yen Strength Sends Dollar Tumbling

  

  Gold continues its remarkable ascent, pushing closer to the $5,000 per ounce mark, as renewed strength in the Japanese Yen rattles the US Dollar. Investors are flocking to the yellow metal as a safe haven amid currency fluctuations and global uncertainty. Today, gold reached $4,974, up 0.77%, reflecting strong demand …

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• 23 January 2026 11:07 pm

  Wall Street’s Resilient Echo: Services and Aviation Lead Amid Mixed Signals

  

  On January 23, 2026, the North American trading session unfolded with a steady stream of earnings releases, primarily from sectors like energy services, consulting, regional banking, and aviation. While the volume of announcements was lighter than earlier in the week, the results showcased pockets of strength, with several firms exceeding …

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• 23 January 2026 9:47 pm

  Bitcoin Rebounds Above 90,000 as Big Money Returns Despite Recent Shockwaves

  

  Bitcoin regained its footing late in the session, climbing back above the 90,000 mark after days of sharp volatility that rattled confidence across crypto markets. The move signaled renewed buying interest following a bruising selloff that briefly dragged prices below 88,000.At 19:44 GMT+2, bitcoin was trading around 90,709 dollars, up …

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• 23 January 2026 8:40 pm

  Beyond Gold’s Shadow: Soaring Past $100, Silver Claims the Spotlight

  

  Defining Moment in Commodity Markets: Silver has surged past the $100 threshold, trading at $100.76 per ounce, up 4.75 on the day, for the first time in history, marking a turning point in global commodities. This milestone underscores silver’s unique position as both a safe-haven investment and an industrial powerhouse, …

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• 23 January 2026 7:12 pm

  US Private Sector Holds, but Data Raises Quiet Alarm Bells

  

  Business activity in the United States showed modest improvement at the start of the year, with the preliminary S&P Composite Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) inching up to 52.8 in January from 52.7 in December. The manufacturing sector saw a slight increase, rising to 51.9, while the services sector held steady …

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• 23 January 2026 6:14 pm

  U.S. Futures Slip as Intel Sinks, Geopolitical Risks Keep Markets on Edge

  

  U.S. stock futures pointed lower on Friday, putting both the S&P 500 and Nasdaq on track for a second straight weekly decline, as a sharp drop in Intel shares and lingering geopolitical uncertainty weighed on risk appetite. By 8:35 a.m. ET, S&P 500 E-minis were down 0.2%, Nasdaq 100 futures …

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• 23 January 2026 4:20 pm

  Bitcoin Slides Toward Weekly Loss as Safe Havens Outshine Crypto

  

  Bitcoin slipped on Friday, capping a weak week as easing tensions over Greenland and a major corporate purchase failed to revive appetite for cryptocurrencies. The world’s largest digital asset fell 0.5% to $89,517 in early Asian trade, and was on track for a weekly decline of about 5%. Any brief …

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• 23 January 2026 1:57 pm

  UK Business Activity Hits 21-Month High as Services Lead January Surge

  

  Private sector activity in the U.K. expanded at its fastest pace in nearly two years in January, according to S&P Global’s latest flash PMI data, signaling a stronger start to 2026 for the economy. The composite PMI rose to 53.9 from 51.4 in December, marking the ninth straight month above …

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• 23 January 2026 1:18 pm

  Eurozone PMI Holds at 51.5 as Services Slow, Manufacturing Shows Mild Improvement

  

  Business activity across the Eurozone remained in expansion territory in January, but momentum showed signs of softening as the services sector lost steam, according to the latest flash HCOB PMI data. The Composite PMI held steady at 51.5, slightly below market expectations of 51.6. While the headline figure still points …

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• 23 January 2026 12:49 pm

  U.K. Retail Sales Jump in December, Adding Complexity to BoE Rate Outlook

  

  U.K. retail sales rebounded sharply in December, signaling a return of consumer confidence after months of caution surrounding the Autumn budget and giving the Bank of England fresh food for thought ahead of its February policy meeting. Monthly sales rose 0.4%, reversing November’s decline, while annual growth surged to 2.5%—well …

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• 23 January 2026 12:09 pm

  Oil Climbs in Asia as Trump Signals Possible Action Against Iran

  

  Oil prices advanced in Asian trading on Friday after U.S. President Donald Trump warned of potential military action against Iran, reigniting fears of supply disruptions in the Middle East. Despite some volatility earlier in the week, crude was on track for a fifth consecutive weekly gain, supported by expectations of …

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