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January, 2026

• 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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• 6 January 2026 11:45 am

  Asian Chip Stocks Rise as Nvidia Unveils New AI Platform at CES 2026

  

  Asian semiconductor shares advanced on Tuesday after Nvidia unveiled its latest artificial-intelligence processor platform at the CES 2026 trade show in Las Vegas, boosting optimism that sustained demand for advanced chips will support global technology growth. Nvidia showcased its new Vera Rubin AI computing platform, which integrates next-generation GPUs and …

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• 6 January 2026 11:12 am

  Gold Extends Gains as Venezuela Tensions and Fed Cut Bets Lift Safe-Haven Demand

  

  Gold prices extended strong gains in Asian trading on Tuesday, inching back toward record highs as heightened geopolitical tensions following a U.S. operation in Venezuela fueled demand for safe-haven assets. Spot gold rose 0.2% to $4,458.20 an ounce by 01:22 ET (06:22 GMT), while U.S. gold futures climbed 0.4% to …

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• 6 January 2026 2:39 am

  Safe Havens Shift: Yen Finds Its Footing Amidst South American Turmoil

  

  The U.S. Dollar’s early-year rally hit a significant roadblock this week as a combination of cooling American industrial data and a resurgence in Japanese bond markets forced a sharp reversal. While the greenback initially found support as a safe haven following the dramatic military developments in South America, that momentum …

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