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January, 2026

• 29 January 2026 5:51 pm

  U.S. Jobless Claims Stay Low as Hiring Slows and Household Anxiety Grows

  

  New applications for U.S. unemployment benefits edged slightly lower last week, pointing to continued restraint in layoffs, even as weak hiring deepens concerns among households about the labor market. Initial claims fell by 1,000 to a seasonally adjusted 209,000 in the week ended January 24, the Labor Department said Thursday. …

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• 29 January 2026 4:13 pm

  U.S. Futures Edge Higher as Fed Pause and Tech Earnings Shape Market Mood

  

  U.S. stock futures inched higher on Thursday as investors weighed a mixed round of mega-cap technology earnings alongside the Federal Reserve’s decision to keep interest rates unchanged. By 05:25 ET, Dow Jones futures were up 60 points, S&P 500 futures gained 16 points, and Nasdaq 100 futures rose 85 points. …

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• 29 January 2026 2:36 pm

  Bitcoin Slides Back Toward $88,000 as Fed Caution Overshadows Gold’s Record Rally

  

  Bitcoin slipped back toward the $88,000 level on Thursday, remaining under pressure despite a softer U.S. dollar and a historic surge in gold, as investors absorbed the Federal Reserve’s decision to keep interest rates unchanged. The world’s largest cryptocurrency traded 1% lower at $88,201.6 by 01:56 ET (06:56 GMT). Bitcoin …

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• 29 January 2026 1:55 pm

  Dollar Lingers Near Four-Year Low as Policy Uncertainty Weighs After Fed Hold

  

  The U.S. dollar remained under pressure on Thursday, hovering near a four-year low as economic and political uncertainty continued to weigh on sentiment following the Federal Reserve’s decision to keep interest rates unchanged. By early European trade, the Dollar Index slipped 0.2% to 96.080, remaining close to levels last seen …

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• 29 January 2026 1:02 pm

  European Markets Mixed as Earnings Take Center Stage After Fed Pause

  

  European stocks traded in mixed fashion on Thursday, as investors digested a wave of corporate earnings following the U.S. Federal Reserve’s decision to keep interest rates unchanged. By mid-morning, Germany’s DAX slipped 0.7%, while France’s CAC 40 gained 0.9% and the U.K.’s FTSE 100 rose 0.6%. The Federal Reserve held …

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• 29 January 2026 10:56 am

  Gold Rockets Toward $5,600 as Fears of U.S.–Iran Conflict Ignite Haven Demand

  

  Gold prices surged to fresh record highs on Thursday, climbing close to the $5,600-an-ounce mark as investors rushed into safe-haven assets following reports that U.S. President Donald Trump is considering a new military strike on Iran. Spot gold jumped more than 2% to a record $5,595.41 an ounce, while April …

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• 29 January 2026 5:15 am

  Big Tech Bloodbath or AI Boom? Q4 2025 Earnings Ignite the Ultimate AI Showdown

  

  As of January 29, 2026, the Magnificent Seven’s earnings season is exploding, with hyperscalers dumping billions into AI infrastructure amid scrutiny over returns. Combined 2026 CapEx for Microsoft, Meta, Alphabet, and Amazon could top $470-500B, up from $350B in 2025. Meta crushes estimates, Tesla beats despite declines, Microsoft stumbles on …

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• 29 January 2026 1:51 am

  Jaw-Dropping Surge: Gold Rockets to Historic High Amid Global Uncertainty

  

  Gold Prints the Highest Price Ever Recorded: Gold’s historic rally intensified late Wednesday, January 28, 2026, with XAU/USD trading at $5,384.28 per ounce, up $203.66 or 3.93% on the day. More importantly, the session produced a new all-time intraday high at $5,396.215, the highest level gold has ever reached in …

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• 29 January 2026 12:09 am

  Powell Signals Fed Will Remain Cautious as Rates Hold Steady

  

  Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell emphasized caution as the central bank opted to keep its benchmark interest rate unchanged at 3.50%–3.75% during its January meeting. Powell made it clear that no rate hike is expected as the next move, underscoring a flexible, data-driven approach rather than a preset path for …

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• 28 January 2026 11:44 pm

  Yen Pressured As Powell’s Strategic Patience Holds US Dollar Firm

  

  Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell used the post-meeting message to reinforce a strategy of continuity rather than change. By keeping interest rates unchanged, policymakers emphasized that the current stance remains appropriate given the balance of risks facing the economy. The decision reflected confidence in existing policy tools and a reluctance …

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• 28 January 2026 11:23 pm

  Powell Hits Pause on Rates as Markets Brace for What Comes Next

  

  PoweKeeps Policy Steady at Start of 2026Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell opened the year by signaling patience, as policymakers left interest rates unchanged at their January meeting. The decision matched market expectations, shifting attention away from the move itself and toward Powell’s message about the economic road ahead.Powell Flags Inflation …

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• 28 January 2026 11:07 pm

  Federal Reserve Holds Rates Steady as Markets Focus on What Comes Next

  

  The US central bank left interest rates unchanged at the conclusion of its first policy meeting of 2026, opting to keep the benchmark rate within the 3.50%–3.75% range. The decision aligned fully with market expectations and reflected a cautious approach as policymakers assess the balance between slowing economic momentum and …

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• 28 January 2026 10:15 pm

  Markets on Edge: S&P 500 Touches 7,000 Milestone Ahead of Fed Decision, Looming Big Tech Earnings

  

  The financial world is holding its breath. In a whirlwind session, the S&P 500 briefly crossed the historic 7,000 mark for the first time before settling back, as investors navigate a high-stakes week defined by a crucial central bank meeting and earnings reports from the world’s most powerful technology companies.While …

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