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January, 2026

• 15 January 2026 9:12 pm

  Fed Independence Under Fire: Inflation Risks Loom if Politics Intervene

  

  Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell and Chicago Fed President Austan Goolsbee have sounded warnings that political interference could destabilize the U.S. economy and ignite a surge in inflation. They stress that the Fed’s independence is critical for maintaining price stability and sustaining confidence in financial markets.Goolsbee expressed concern over recent …

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• 15 January 2026 8:40 pm

  Bitcoin Reacts: Institutional Inflows Drive Rebound After Last Week’s Dip

  

  Bitcoin surged past $96,000 this week, bouncing back after last week’s stumble caused by short-term market jitters and geopolitical uncertainties. The recovery is being fueled by renewed inflows into US-based crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs), highlighting growing institutional interest and reinforcing a solid price floor.ETF Demand Fuels Price MomentumUS spot Bitcoin …

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• 15 January 2026 7:54 pm

  AI Boom Sends Chip Stocks Soaring: TSMC’s Record Quarter Sparks Market Rally

  

  Semiconductor stocks surged Thursday as record-breaking results from a major industry player highlighted strong demand for AI-related hardware. Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC), the world’s largest contract chipmaker, reported quarterly revenue of 1.05 trillion New Taiwan dollars ($33.7 billion) and profits of $3.14 per share, both surpassing market expectations.Why This …

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• 15 January 2026 7:13 pm

  Wall Street Weighs China Cybersecurity Curbs: Impact Limited But Symbolic

  

  Recent actions by Beijing targeting foreign cybersecurity vendors have rattled markets, but major U.S. firms maintain their exposure to China is minimal and the broader financial impact appears contained.Industry leaders have been quick to clarify their positions. CrowdStrike emphasized that it has no direct sales, offices, or infrastructure in China, …

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• 15 January 2026 5:43 pm

  Wall Street Futures Rebound as Geopolitics Ease and Bank Earnings Take Center Stage

  

  U.S. stock index futures edged higher on Thursday, snapping a two-session losing streak as investors drew cautious optimism from easing geopolitical tensions and a fresh round of major bank earnings. By 05:50 ET, Dow Jones futures were up 60 points, or 0.1%, S&P 500 futures gained 0.4%, and Nasdaq 100 …

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• 15 January 2026 4:50 pm

  Morgan Stanley Delivers Strong Q4 Beat on Banking and Trading Strength

  

  Morgan Stanley capped off 2025 with a robust fourth-quarter performance, beating market expectations on both revenue and profit as investment banking activity rebounded sharply. The U.S. investment bank reported net revenues of $17.9 billion for the quarter, ahead of analysts’ forecasts of $17.72 billion. Earnings per share came in at …

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• 15 January 2026 3:47 pm

  Bitcoin Extends Recovery as U.S. Crypto Bill Faces Delay

  

  Bitcoin rose on Thursday, extending a recent recovery as markets digested developments around a proposed U.S. bill aimed at establishing a regulatory framework for cryptocurrency. The world’s largest crypto rebounded from a sluggish start to the year after top corporate holder Strategy disclosed a major purchase this week. Still, Bitcoin …

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• 15 January 2026 2:09 pm

  Dollar Extends Recovery as Rate Cuts Fade Further Into the Distance

  

  The U.S. dollar edged higher on Thursday, continuing its rebound from a shaky start to the week as expectations for near-term Federal Reserve rate cuts continued to fade. At 03:00 ET (08:00 GMT), the Dollar Index, which tracks the greenback against a basket of six major currencies, rose 0.1% to …

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• 15 January 2026 12:33 pm

  Spain Inflation Cools in December, Harmonised Rate Falls to 3.0%

  

  Spain’s European Union-harmonised 12-month inflation rate eased to 3.0% in December, down from 3.2% in November, according to final data released Thursday by the National Statistics Institute (INE). The reading matched both the preliminary “flash” estimate published two weeks ago and the average forecast from analysts polled by Reuters. Core …

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• 15 January 2026 11:36 am

  U.K. Economy Returns to Growth in November, but Outlook Remains Fragile

  

  The U.K. economy returned to growth in November after a disappointing start to the fourth quarter, although the country’s economic prospects remain uncertain. Data from the Office for National Statistics showed that gross domestic product grew by 0.3% on the month, after contracting by 0.1% in October. On an annual …

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• 15 January 2026 10:42 am

  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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• 15 January 2026 1:10 am

  Q4 – Banks Beat the Numbers, Markets Sell the Story

  

  The U.S. earnings season accelerated in mid-January as several major banks reported fourth-quarter 2025 results, offering an early test of investor confidence in the financial sector. While the numbers largely exceeded expectations, the market response told a different story. Bank shares fell, dragging broader indexes lower and signaling unease beneath …

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• 14 January 2026 11:36 pm

  Fed Beige Book Shows US Economy Gaining Momentum, Jobs Stable

  

  The latest Beige Book released by the Federal Reserve highlights a gradual pickup in economic activity across most regions of the United States since mid-November. According to the survey of regional contacts, the pace of growth ranged from “slight to modest,” marking an improvement compared to the previous three reporting …

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