Market Analysis

January, 2026

  • 14 January 2026 9:02 pm

    Inflation Holds Its Breath: What the Latest U.S. CPI and PPI Mean to Fed, the Dollar, and the Economy

    A “Clear” Inflation Reading After Months of NoiseAfter months of distorted data caused by last year’s government shutdown, the latest U.S. inflation releases finally offered markets something they had been craving: clarity. December’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) and November’s Producer Price Index (PPI) arrived without major surprises, confirming that inflation …

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  • 14 January 2026 8:18 pm

    Deregulation: Miran Signals a Path to Lower Prices

    Federal Reserve Governor Stephen Miran underscored the powerful role deregulation is playing in reshaping the U.S. economy. Speaking recently, he described last year’s wave of regulatory easing as “substantial” and suggested that it will continue in the years ahead. Miran explained that deregulation acts as a positive supply shock, boosting …

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  • 14 January 2026 7:46 pm

    Europe in Focus: Greenland Talks and Poland’s Rate Decision Keep FX Markets on Edge

    Two Quiet Events, One Shared Risk Foreign exchange markets are keeping a close watch on two Europe-related developments this Wednesday: Poland’s central bank decision and diplomatic talks involving the United States, Denmark, and Greenland. While neither event is expected to trigger dramatic moves on its own, traders see both as …

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  • 14 January 2026 7:07 pm

    China Breaks the Trillion-Dollar Barrier as Exports Power Through Tariff Pressure

    China closed 2025 with a historic trade milestone, posting a record surplus that exceeded one trillion dollars, highlighting the country’s export resilience despite renewed tariff pressure from the United States. The figure underscores the strength of China’s manufacturing base while reviving global concerns over trade imbalances, industrial overcapacity, and heavy …

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  • 14 January 2026 5:49 pm

    U.S. Retail Sales Beat Expectations, Signaling Resilient Consumer Demand

    U.S. retail sales grew more than expected in November, rebounding from a contraction in the previous month and pointing to continued resilience in consumer spending heading into the final stretch of 2025. Retail sales rose 0.6% on a month-on-month basis, exceeding expectations for a 0.5% increase, according to data released …

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  • 14 January 2026 4:34 pm

    U.S. Futures Slip as Investors Eye Bank Earnings and Producer Inflation Data

    U.S. stock index futures traded lower on Wednesday as investors prepared for another wave of earnings from major Wall Street banks and awaited fresh inflation data that could influence expectations for Federal Reserve policy. By 05:40 ET, Dow Jones Futures had fallen 145 points, or 0.3%, S&P 500 Futures were …

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  • 14 January 2026 3:51 pm

    Bitcoin Jumps as Strategy Makes $1.3 Billion Purchase, But U.S. Retail Demand Remains Weak

    Bitcoin climbed sharply on Wednesday after major corporate holder Strategy announced a fresh multibillion dollar purchase of the cryptocurrency. Gains were partly capped, however, as data pointed to continued weakness in U.S. retail demand. The world’s largest cryptocurrency rose 3.4% to $95,001.9 by 01:01 ET, after touching a near two …

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  • 14 January 2026 2:48 pm

    Dollar Holds Steady Ahead of U.S. Data as Yen Slides to 18-Month Low

    The U.S. dollar steadied in European trade on Wednesday as investors awaited another round of key inflation data, while the Japanese yen sank to its weakest level in a year and a half on mounting political and fiscal concerns. At 09:30 GMT, the Dollar Index, which measures the greenback against …

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  • 14 January 2026 1:41 pm

    Oil Prices Ease After Surge as Traders Weigh Iran Risks Against U.S. Stockpiles

    Oil prices edged lower in Asian trading on Wednesday after the previous session’s sharp rally driven by fears of supply disruptions in Iran, as investors turned their attention to data showing a sizeable build in U.S. crude inventories. Brent futures for March slipped 0.4% to $65.19 a barrel by 01:18 …

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  • 14 January 2026 12:50 pm

    European Stocks Edge Higher as Greenland Talks and Geopolitics Dominate

    European equity markets opened modestly higher on Wednesday, as investors remained focused on escalating geopolitical developments, particularly talks set to determine the future of Greenland. At 03:05 ET (08:05 GMT), Germany’s DAX rose 0.1%, France’s CAC 40 gained 0.4%, and the U.K.’s FTSE 100 advanced 0.2%. Greenland Meeting in Spotlight …

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  • 14 January 2026 3:24 am

    CPI Sends Mixed Signals as US Jobs Lift the Dollar and Pressure the Euro

    Cooling Inflation Fails to Weaken the Dollar: The euro slipped against the US dollar as markets reacted to a complex mix of economic signals. While the latest US Consumer Price Index (CPI) showed inflation easing slightly, the data was not enough to undermine confidence in the American economy. Instead, the …

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  • 14 January 2026 2:34 am

    JPMorgan Shares Slide After Q4 Earnings Amid Apple Card Reserve and Weak Deal Fees

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    Shares of JPMorgan Chase & Co. fell about 4.2% in after-hours trading Tuesday to $310.90 following the release of the bank’s fourth-quarter results. The decline highlights investor concerns over credit card performance and slowing investment banking fees.JPMorgan reported net income of $13.0 billion for the quarter, or $4.63 per share. …

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  • 14 January 2026 1:21 am

    Gold Pushes to Fresh Record Highs as CPI Data and Fed Independence Fears Fuel Demand

    Gold prices climbed to new record levels during Tuesday’s trading session, driven by rising concerns over the independence of the US Federal Reserve and renewed demand for safe-haven assets.Investor appetite for gold strengthened after growing unease surrounding the central bank’s autonomy, following news that the US Department of Justice has …

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