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January, 2026

• 12 January 2026 7:51 pm

  CPI Preview: Small Businesses Struggle as Inflation and High Rates Bite Main Street

  

  Wall Street Booms, Main Street Breaks: Small businesses across the U.S. are sounding the alarm as rising inflation and high borrowing costs squeeze operations, even as Wall Street continues to post record profits. Many entrepreneurs are struggling to keep up, facing increased costs while larger corporations thrive, leaving Main Street …

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• 12 January 2026 5:59 pm

  Dollar Slips in Europe as Powell Probe Rekindles Fears Over Fed Independence

  

  The U.S. dollar weakened in European trading on Monday after U.S. prosecutors opened a criminal investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, a development that has reignited concerns over the independence of the world’s most powerful central bank. By 04:25 ET (09:25 GMT), the Dollar Index — which measures the …

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• 12 January 2026 5:05 pm

  U.S. Futures Slide as DOJ Probe Into Powell Sparks Fears Over Fed Independence

  

  U.S. stock index futures fell sharply on Monday, as investors grappled with mounting uncertainty over the Federal Reserve’s independence after the Justice Department opened a criminal investigation into Chair Jerome Powell’s testimony regarding cost overruns on a $2.5 billion renovation of the Fed’s Washington headquarters. By 05:50 ET 10:50 GMT, …

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• 12 January 2026 2:45 pm

  Gold Hits Record High as Iran Unrest, Fed Pressure, and Weak U.S. Jobs Fuel Safe-Haven Rush

  

  Gold prices surged to a new all-time high in Asian trading on Monday, as a potent mix of geopolitical turmoil, political uncertainty in Washington, and softer U.S. labor data sent investors rushing into safe-haven assets. Spot gold climbed as much as 2% to a record peak of $4,601.17 an ounce, …

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• 12 January 2026 1:25 pm

  Bitcoin Holds Gains in Asia as Fed Tensions and Global Risks Cap Upside

  

  Bitcoin edged higher in Asian trade on Monday, holding close to last week’s levels as risk appetite remained fragile amid rising tensions between U.S. President Donald Trump and the Federal Reserve. Ongoing geopolitical uncertainty and caution ahead of key U.S. economic data releases this week also kept investors on edge. …

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• 12 January 2026 12:19 pm

  European Stocks Drift Lower as Iran Unrest and Powell Probe Weigh on Sentiment

  

  European equities opened the new week on a cautious footing on Monday, with investors keeping a close watch on escalating unrest in Iran and fresh political pressure on Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. By 03:05 ET (08:05 GMT), Germany’s DAX was trading largely flat, France’s CAC 40 slipped 0.2%, and …

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• 12 January 2026 10:43 am

  Oil Prices Steady as Iran Unrest Collides With Venezuela Supply Hopes

  

  Oil prices held largely steady in Asian trading on Monday, as markets balanced the growing risk of supply disruptions from escalating unrest in Iran against the prospect of additional barrels returning from Venezuela. Brent crude futures for March delivery edged up 0.1% to $63.39 a barrel, while U.S. West Texas …

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• 12 January 2026 12:34 am

  Weekly Highlights: Venezuela Developments, US Military Spending, and Employment Slowdown

  

  The first trading week of 2026 did not begin like any conventional year; instead, it was packed with momentous events that defined the economic and political trends for the coming period. From the start of the month through January 9th, financial markets faced a “triangle” of pivotal developments: US military …

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• 10 January 2026 2:30 am

  Future Pressures the U.S. Dollar May Continue to Encounter

  

  Mixed Jobs Data Lifts the Dollar, but Concerns Linger: The U.S. dollar rebounded on Friday after employment data showed a mixed picture, with uneven trends in job creation, unemployment, and wage growth. While the figures provided short-term support for the currency, they failed to fully dispel broader concerns about the …

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• 10 January 2026 1:13 am

  Ahead of Next Week’s Earnings: Dow and S&P Climb Amid Mixed Jobs Data

  

  U.S. stock indexes rose as investors digested mixed employment data, with job growth slowing slightly while unemployment edged lower. The market remains sensitive to upcoming economic indicators and corporate earnings.Bank Earnings Kick OffNext week marks the start of earnings season for major banks, with JPMorgan Chase reporting first. These results …

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• 10 January 2026 12:35 am

  Fed’s Barkin: Labor Market Stable, but Hiring Remains Narrow

  

  Richmond Federal Reserve President Tom Barkin commented on the U.S. labor market, highlighting a steady overall picture but noting that hiring remains concentrated in specific sectors such as healthcare and AI. While unemployment has declined, the broader job market shows limited expansion beyond these areas. Key Observations The drop in …

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• 9 January 2026 11:28 pm

  Gold Set for Weekly Gain Amid Payroll Miss and Global Uncertainty

  

  Gold prices climbed on Friday, heading for a weekly gain as investors reacted to weaker-than-expected U.S. payroll data and ongoing geopolitical and policy uncertainty. Spot gold traded at around $4,496 per ounce, on track for nearly a 4% gain over the week, following a record high of $4,549 hit in …

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• 9 January 2026 10:30 pm

  Supreme Court to Rule on Trump’s Tariffs Wednesday: Market and Economic Implications

  

  The U.S. Supreme Court is set to issue rulings on Wednesday, including a landmark case challenging President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs on foreign imports. The decision is being closely watched by investors, businesses, and policymakers, as it could reshape presidential authority, trade relations, and market dynamics.Trump’s Tariff Policy in FocusTrump …

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