Market Analysis

January, 2026

  • 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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  • 23 January 2026 10:56 am

    Asian Stocks Rise on Tech Strength as BOJ Holds Rates, Upgrades Outlook

    Most Asian stock markets advanced on Friday, supported by gains in technology shares, while Japanese equities held on to mild gains after the Bank of Japan left interest rates unchanged, in line with expectations. The BOJ raised its inflation and growth forecasts, shifting market focus to an upcoming address by …

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  • 23 January 2026 1:55 am

    Wall Street’s Mixed Earnings Symphony: U.S. Giants Shine Amid Tech Caution on January 22, 2026

    On January 22, 2026, the North American trading session buzzed with a flurry of corporate earnings announcements, delivering a patchwork of results that highlighted resilience in consumer staples and commodities while revealing ongoing pressures in the semiconductor space. Major U.S. companies stepped into the spotlight, posting outcomes that ranged from …

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  • 23 January 2026 1:27 am

    USD/JPY Steadies as BoJ Rate Hold Expected, Election Risks and Yield Surge Shape Outlook

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    Yen Finds Support, Dollar Recovers Modestly: The Japanese Yen recovered some lost ground against the US Dollar on Thursday, though gains remained limited, as USD/JPY stabilized near 158.42, up 0.11% on the day.The pair pulled back from earlier highs as broad Dollar weakness resurfaced, even as US macro data pointed …

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