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January, 2026

• 28 January 2026 4:37 am

  Gold Shines at Record Levels as Markets Brace for a Key Fed Decision

  

  Gold prices climbed to fresh record territory during early Asian trading, hovering above the $5,150 level as investors flocked to safety. The precious metal continues to attract strong demand amid a softer US dollar, persistent geopolitical tensions, and growing uncertainty over the global economic outlook.Dollar Weakness Gives Gold a BoostRecent …

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• 28 January 2026 3:19 am

  Trump Defends Dollar Strength as Markets Register Sharp Decline

  

  U.S. President Donald Trump addressed recent moves in the U.S. dollar on Tuesday, stating that he believes the currency remains strong despite market concerns over its recent decline. His comments came in response to questions about whether the dollar had weakened excessively in recent sessions.Trump said he sees the value …

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• 28 January 2026 12:37 am

  Oil Prices Climb as Dollar Slides and Middle East Tensions Intensify

  

  Crude oil prices moved higher in late trading, extending gains to their strongest levels in more than a week. The rally came as a weaker US dollar and rising geopolitical risks reignited demand across energy markets, lifting both crude oil and gasoline prices.Energy Markets Find Fresh Momentum: Dollar Weakness Fuels …

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• 27 January 2026 11:34 pm

  Strong Consensus on FOMC Decision: Rates Likely to Remain Unchanged

  

  The Federal Reserve’s first policy decision of 2026 is just hours away, with the FOMC wrapping up its two-day meeting and announcing its interest rate stance this afternoon. Markets and economists are on high alert for any signals about the path ahead in a year shaped by resilient growth, lingering …

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• 27 January 2026 10:46 pm

  Swiss Franc Surges as Dollar Weakness Deepens

  

  The US Dollar has come under heavy pressure, sending the USD/CHF exchange rate to its lowest level since August 2011. The sharp decline reflects broad-based selling of the Greenback, driven by renewed trade tensions and speculation of foreign exchange intervention in Asia. Investors are increasingly turning to the Swiss Franc, …

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• 27 January 2026 9:41 pm

  Fed Watch Meets Earnings Firepower: Markets Brace for a Defining Week

  

  Global markets are entering a pivotal week marked by heightened caution and selective optimism, as investors await the U.S. Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision and closely scrutinize the tone of Chair Jerome Powell’s post-meeting remarks. While policymakers are widely expected to keep rates unchanged within the 3.50%–3.75% range, the real …

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• 27 January 2026 8:39 pm

  Wall Street Rises on Strong Earnings, Tech Stocks Lead Gains

  

  U.S. stock markets delivered a mixed performance on Tuesday, buoyed by robust corporate earnings and a rally in technology shares. The S&P 500 climbed 0.5%, reaching its highest level in two weeks, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq 100 advanced 0.9%, marking its strongest close in nearly three months. In contrast, the …

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• 27 January 2026 7:14 pm

  Who Really Holds the Power? Inside the Hidden FOMC Debates

  

  The Federal Reserve’s interest rate decisions often appear seamless and unanimous to the public. Yet, behind closed doors, the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) is anything but monolithic. Internal debates reveal a wide spectrum of beliefs about how monetary policy affects inflation, employment, and economic growth. These differences, rather than …

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• 27 January 2026 6:46 pm

  Wall Street Mixed as Fed Decision and Big Tech Earnings Loom

  

  U.S. stocks traded in mixed fashion on Tuesday, as investors adopted a cautious stance ahead of the Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision and a wave of heavyweight technology earnings that mark the early stages of this quarter’s reporting season. By 09:33 ET, the Dow Jones Industrial Average was down 455 …

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• 27 January 2026 5:44 pm

  Bitcoin Stuck Below $90,000 as Traders Await Fed Decision

  

  Bitcoin edged slightly higher on Tuesday but remained rangebound below the $90,000 level, hovering near one-month lows as investors stayed cautious ahead of the Federal Reserve’s policy meeting. The world’s largest cryptocurrency traded 0.4% higher at $88,296.5 by 01:33 ET. Despite a softer U.S. dollar, Bitcoin has struggled to regain …

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• 27 January 2026 4:08 pm

  Former U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin Joins Lionsgate Studios Board

  

  Lionsgate Studios has appointed Steven T. Mnuchin, the former U.S. Secretary of the Treasury, to its board of directors as the company looks to accelerate growth following its separation from Starz last year. The studio said Mnuchin’s financial and regulatory expertise will be a key asset as Lionsgate expands as …

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• 27 January 2026 2:46 pm

  Vanguard Targets Major Global Expansion After Overseas Assets Top $1 Trillion

  

  Vanguard’s assets under management outside the United States have surpassed $1 trillion for the first time, marking a major milestone in the investment giant’s international growth. Salim Ramji, chief executive of the world’s second-largest asset manager, said the firm sees “incredible opportunities” beyond the U.S., particularly in regions such as …

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• 27 January 2026 1:28 pm

  European Stocks Edge Higher on EU–India Trade Deal Ahead of Fed Decision and Earnings Rush

  

  European equity markets inched higher on Tuesday, supported by news of a landmark trade agreement between the European Union and India, while investors awaited a fresh wave of corporate earnings and the Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision. By 03:05 ET (08:05 GMT), Germany’s DAX added 0.2%, France’s CAC 40 rose …

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