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January, 2026

• 7 January 2026 4:39 am

  Is It Time For Gold’s Political Throne In 2026?

  

  The Sovereign Surge: November Recap: While market volatility shakes traditional assets, central banks are reinforcing the “Gold Standard” of the 21st century. According to World Gold Council data, official institutions added 45 tonnes in November alone, pushing the 2025 year-to-date total to a commanding 297 tonnes. This momentum is not …

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• 7 January 2026 3:56 am

  U.S. Stocks Hit New Records as Dow Breaks 49,000

  

  Technology-led gains and rising investor confidence drive Wall Street higher as markets look ahead to key economic data. U.S. stock markets surged to fresh record highs on Tuesday, marking a strong start to 2026 as investors balanced recent geopolitical developments with expectations for a flurry of economic data later this …

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• 7 January 2026 1:20 am

  Gold Surges Amid Geopolitical Turmoil and Dovish Fed Signals

  

  Safe-Haven Demand Fuels $40 Rally as Venezuela Crisis Escalates: Gold prices climbed nearly $40 per ounce on Tuesday, driven by intensified safe-haven buying amid rising geopolitical tensions in Venezuela following the U.S. arrest of President Nicolas Maduro. President Donald Trump’s statement on temporarily “managing” Venezuela further amplified uncertainty, boosting investor …

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• 7 January 2026 12:07 am

  Wall Street’s Deal Frenzy Kicks Off 2026 with Billion-Dollar Moves

  

  Wall Street began 2026 with strong M&A activity on January 6, including mid-market and mega deals. Private equity, armed with record dry powder and stable rates, gains confidence in consolidation. Surveys show 58% of middle-market leaders predict higher M&A volume, driven by resilience and valuations. Following 2025’s 68 deals over …

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• 6 January 2026 9:57 pm

  Crypto Surge Hits Pause Button: ETF Cash Floods In

  

  Bitcoin, Ethereum, and XRP dialed back their recent winning streak on Tuesday, easing off after days of solid climbs that lifted prices to fresh peaks. This gentle dip hints at traders cashing in gains, but the crypto scene stays afloat thanks to a blockbuster revival in big-money buying. Spot ETFs …

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• 6 January 2026 8:48 pm

  Dollar Edges Higher as Yields Signal Fed Caution

  

  Dollar Holds Firm in Quiet Trading Session: The US Dollar showed a modest gain today, with its key index rising by 0.15% to reach 98.505. This slight uptick comes during a relatively calm North American trading session, free from major economic releases. However, the dollar’s overall path reflects broader challenges …

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• 6 January 2026 7:51 pm

  Euro Slides as Weak European Data Fans Market Uncertainty Ahead of US Labor Reports

  

  Euro Pulls Back on Disappointing Eurozone Data: The EUR/USD pair gave back earlier gains on Tuesday, sliding toward the 1.1710 level as weaker-than-expected Eurozone economic data weighed on the single currency. Concerns over slowing growth were reinforced by downward revisions to key service sector indicators and signs of easing inflation …

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• 6 January 2026 7:28 pm

  Canada Services PMI Remains in Contraction as Trade Uncertainty Weighs on Jobs and Spending

  

  Canada’s services economy stayed in contraction territory in December, as mounting trade uncertainty continued to pressure employment and client activity, according to S&P Global’s latest services PMI released Tuesday. The Business Activity Index rose to 46.5 from 44.3 in November, marking a modest improvement but remaining well below the 50-point …

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• 6 January 2026 6:35 pm

  German Inflation Slows to 2.0% in December, Raising Expectations Ahead of Eurozone Data

  

  German inflation cooled more than expected in December, falling to 2.0% year-on-year, according to preliminary figures released Tuesday by the federal statistics office. Economists polled by Reuters had expected EU-harmonised inflation to ease to 2.2% from 2.6% in November. Core inflation — which excludes food and energy — also moderated, …

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• 6 January 2026 5:44 pm

  U.S. Stock Futures Steady After Dow Hits Record High on Energy Rally

  

  U.S. stock index futures were little changed in early Tuesday trading after Wall Street closed higher in the prior session, with gains led by energy shares following the U.S. operation in Venezuela and the capture of President Nicolás Maduro. By 06:30 ET (11:30 GMT), S&P 500 futures were largely unchanged …

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• 6 January 2026 3:43 pm

  Oil Prices Edge Higher as Markets Digest Venezuela Upheaval and Leadership Shift

  

  Oil prices rose modestly in European trading on Tuesday as volatility eased and traders continued to assess the implications of the U.S. capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and the political transition now under way in the country. Crude benchmarks ended higher after a turbulent session on Monday, when prices …

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• 6 January 2026 1:48 pm

  Bitcoin Steadies as Risk Appetite Improves, but Treasury-Stock Concerns Cap Gains

  

  Bitcoin held largely steady on Tuesday after improving risk sentiment supported modest early-year gains in the world’s largest cryptocurrency, although renewed worries surrounding major Bitcoin-treasury companies limited further upside. Bitcoin rose 1.3% to $93,576.7 by 00:59 ET (05:59 GMT), recovering alongside broader risk assets. The token is still nursing a …

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• 6 January 2026 1:00 pm

  European Stocks Edge Higher as Investors Track Geopolitical Developments

  

  European shares moved slightly higher on Tuesday as investors monitored fast-moving geopolitical developments, while overall risk appetite remained broadly resilient. The pan-European Stoxx 600 rose 0.3% by mid-morning, with Germany’s DAX up 0.1%. U.K. equities outperformed, gaining 0.6%, while France’s CAC 40 slipped 0.1% as of 08:40 GMT. The cautious …

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