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January, 2026

• 9 January 2026 9:41 pm

  10-Year Treasury Yield Stabilizes as Markets Digest Labor Data

  

  The U.S. 10-year Treasury yield edged slightly higher on Friday, settling near 4.17%, as investors reassessed economic signals following the latest employment data and broader market developments.The modest uptick reflected a cautious tone in bond markets, with traders weighing signs of slowing job growth against continued resilience in the U.S. …

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• 9 January 2026 8:22 pm

  U.S. Jobs Report Explained: December’s Slow Job Growth Amid Falling Unemployment

  

  Job Growth Slows at Year-End:The U.S. labor market ended 2025 on a noticeably softer note, with employers adding just 50,000 jobs in December. The figure came in below expectations and confirmed a steady loss of momentum in hiring that has unfolded throughout the year. Companies appear increasingly cautious, prioritizing cost …

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• 9 January 2026 7:44 pm

  USD/JPY Nears One-Year Highs as Fed Rate-Cut Bets Fade

  

  Markets recalibrate as the US Dollar strengthens amid mixed economic signals.The US Dollar continued its upward momentum against the Japanese Yen on Friday, with USD/JPY reaching levels not seen since January 2025. The pair is trading around 158.00, marking a fourth consecutive day of gains and positioning itself for a …

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• 9 January 2026 5:33 pm

  U.S. Job Growth Misses Expectations as December Payrolls Rise by 50,000

  

  U.S. job creation slowed at the end of 2025, with Nonfarm Payrolls increasing by 50,000 in December, according to data released Friday by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The figure came in below market expectations of a 60,000 increase, signaling a softer-than-anticipated finish for the labor market. The weaker reading …

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• 9 January 2026 4:48 pm

  U.S. Stock Futures Edge Higher as Markets Await Jobs Report and Possible Tariff Ruling

  

  U.S. stock index futures ticked slightly higher on Friday, with investors adopting a cautious stance ahead of two major potential market catalysts: the release of the monthly U.S. jobs report and a possible Supreme Court ruling on the legality of the Trump administration’s global tariffs. By early morning trading, Dow …

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• 9 January 2026 3:44 pm

  Bitcoin Steadies Ahead of U.S. Jobs Data as Geopolitical Risks Cap New-Year Momentum

  

  Bitcoin traded in a narrow range during Asian hours on Friday, stabilizing after this week’s pullback from an early New Year rebound, as investors remained cautious ahead of key U.S. labor market data that could shape expectations for future interest rate policy. The world’s largest cryptocurrency rose 0.2% to $90,946 …

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• 9 January 2026 2:06 pm

  European Stocks Edge Higher Ahead of U.S. Jobs Data as Investors Weigh Fed Outlook and Geopolitical Risks

  

  European equity markets traded modestly higher on Friday, with investors adopting a cautious tone ahead of the release of key U.S. labor market data that could play a decisive role in shaping expectations for Federal Reserve monetary policy in 2026. By early trading, Germany’s DAX rose 0.1%, France’s CAC 40 …

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• 9 January 2026 12:41 pm

  Gold Steadies Ahead of U.S. Jobs Data, Set for Weekly Gains on Venezuela Tensions

  

  Gold prices were largely unchanged in Asian trading on Friday as investors remained cautious ahead of key U.S. labor market data due later in the day, while the precious metal stayed on course for solid weekly gains supported by ongoing U.S.-Venezuela tensions. Spot gold was little changed at $4,474.20 an …

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• 9 January 2026 11:39 am

  Asian Stocks Edge Higher as Investors Await U.S. Jobs Data; Japan Outperforms

  

  Most Asian stock markets posted modest gains on Friday, tracking a mixed close on Wall Street overnight as investors remained cautious ahead of key U.S. labor market data that could influence expectations for future Federal Reserve interest rate cuts. U.S. equities ended Thursday’s session with little overall direction. Technology shares …

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• 9 January 2026 10:49 am

  Oil Prices Extend Rebound as Russia and Iran Supply Risks Offset Venezuela Concerns

  

  Oil prices rose in Asian trading on Friday, extending a strong rebound from the previous session as investors focused on the growing risk of supply disruptions in Russia and Iran amid escalating geopolitical tensions. The recovery came as fears of an immediate surge in Venezuelan crude supplies eased, helping stabilize …

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• 9 January 2026 2:32 am

  Trump Poised to Name Fed Chair Successor This Month After Davos

  

  Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent signaled on Thursday that President Donald Trump is expected to make a decision on the next Federal Reserve Chair later this month, a move that could shape U.S. monetary policy for years to come.Trump is scheduled to attend the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, from …

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• 9 January 2026 1:15 am

  Financial Markets Struggle Amid Talk of More Trump Restrictions

  

  Financial markets faced downward pressure on Thursday, driven by several factors:Cautious sentiment ahead of U.S. employment data and developments in Venezuela.Weakness in technology and software stocks. Pullback in basic and precious metals as investors booked profits following recent strong gains. Market concerns over Trump’s proposed restrictions, including limiting the sale …

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• 8 January 2026 11:43 pm

  Wall Street Sees Tech Retreat as Defense and AI Stocks Lead the Charge

  

  Dow Climbs While Nasdaq Slips Amid Rotation Out of Tech: U.S. stocks showed mixed action Thursday, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average rising 277 points, or 0.6%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq fell 0.7%. The S&P 500 hovered near the flatline, reflecting a broader rotation away from technology stocks. Information technology …

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