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January, 2026

• 26 January 2026 7:03 pm

  Fed Likely to Hold Rates Steady as Market Eyes Future Moves

  

  The Federal Reserve is widely expected to keep interest rates unchanged at its policy meeting this week, following three cuts last fall that brought the target range to 3.5%–3.75%. Officials are signaling a pause, with decisions likely to remain data-driven as the central bank monitors inflation and labor market trends.While …

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• 26 January 2026 6:34 pm

  Gold Breaks $5,100 as Safe-Haven Rush Intensifies Amid Global Turmoil

  

  Gold extended its historic rally on Monday, surging beyond the $5,100 mark as investors and central banks rushed into safe-haven assets amid mounting geopolitical risks and heightened market volatility linked to U.S. President Donald Trump’s policies. Spot gold climbed 2.2% to $5,091.61 an ounce by midday in Europe, after touching …

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• 26 January 2026 6:18 pm

  U.S. Business Investment Accelerates as Core Capital Goods Orders Beat Forecasts

  

  New orders for key U.S.-manufactured capital goods rose more than expected in November, signaling that business spending on equipment remained resilient heading into the final quarter of the year. Orders for non-defense capital goods excluding aircraft—a widely followed gauge of business investment—increased by 0.7% in November, following a downwardly revised …

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• 26 January 2026 4:46 pm

  Wall Street Futures Ease Ahead of Fed Decision and Big Tech Earnings

  

  U.S. stock index futures edged lower on Monday as investors prepared for a pivotal week dominated by the Federal Reserve’s policy meeting, major corporate earnings, and rising geopolitical uncertainty. Dow Jones futures slipped 0.1%, S&P 500 futures fell 0.1%, while Nasdaq 100 futures underperformed with a 0.3% decline. Wall Street …

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• 26 January 2026 2:52 pm

  Dollar Slides to Four-Month Low as Yen Soars on Intervention Speculation

  

  The U.S. dollar fell sharply on Monday while the Japanese yen surged, as markets speculated that U.S. and Japanese authorities may be coordinating to support the beleaguered yen ahead of this week’s Federal Reserve meeting. By early European trading, the Dollar Index slipped 0.4% to 96.975, its weakest level since …

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• 26 January 2026 2:33 pm

  Bitcoin Hovers Near Monthly Lows as Fed Jitters and Liquidations Weigh

  

  Bitcoin traded close to one-month lows on Monday, extending last week’s sharp losses as investors stayed cautious ahead of the Federal Reserve’s policy meeting and after heavy liquidations rippled through leveraged crypto markets. The world’s largest cryptocurrency slipped 0.2% to $80,185 by early European trading. Bitcoin is down more than …

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• 26 January 2026 12:17 pm

  Oil Steadies as Geopolitical Risks Offset Supply Surplus Fears

  

  Oil prices held near recent highs on Monday after last week’s sharp gains, as markets balanced rising geopolitical tensions against lingering concerns of a potential global supply glut. Brent crude slipped 0.1% to $65.84 a barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate eased 0.1% to $61.03. Both benchmarks had jumped more …

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• 26 January 2026 10:35 am

  Gold Smashes $5,000 as Investors Rush to Safety Amid Global Tensions

  

  Gold surged past the landmark $5,000-per-ounce level on Monday, extending a historic rally as investors flocked to safe-haven assets amid mounting geopolitical uncertainty and renewed trade tensions. Spot gold jumped 1.5% to $5,058.09 an ounce by early European trade, after touching a fresh all-time high of $5,092.71. U.S. gold futures …

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• 26 January 2026 1:32 am

  Weekly market wrap: geopolitical tensions, US Economic data ahead of Fed’s decision

  

  Last week witnessed significant developments on the geopolitical front, alongside key indicators of U.S. economic performance and notable updates from the Davos Economic Forum. At the start of the week, financial markets were dominated by concerns over geopolitical tensions, particularly the renewed fears of a trade dispute between the United …

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• 24 January 2026 3:02 am

  Alphabet Faces a Defining Earnings Test as AI Ambitions Meet Market Expectations

  

  Alphabet heads into its fourth quarter earnings report with momentum firmly on its side, but also with rising expectations that leave little room for disappointment. After a year of strong stock performance, investors are looking for reassurance that growth in advertising and cloud services can continue into 2026, even as …

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• 24 January 2026 1:53 am

  Powell Walks a Tightrope: Fed To Pause as Pressure and Expectations Rise

  

  The Federal Reserve is set to hold interest rates steady, but the real focus is on Jerome Powell and the signals he chooses to send. With markets alert, politicians vocal, and the economy sending mixed messages, the Fed chair is navigating one of the most delicate moments of his tenure.A …

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• 24 January 2026 12:12 am

  Gold Rockets Toward $5,000 as Yen Strength Sends Dollar Tumbling

  

  Gold continues its remarkable ascent, pushing closer to the $5,000 per ounce mark, as renewed strength in the Japanese Yen rattles the US Dollar. Investors are flocking to the yellow metal as a safe haven amid currency fluctuations and global uncertainty. Today, gold reached $4,974, up 0.77%, reflecting strong demand …

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• 23 January 2026 11:07 pm

  Wall Street’s Resilient Echo: Services and Aviation Lead Amid Mixed Signals

  

  On January 23, 2026, the North American trading session unfolded with a steady stream of earnings releases, primarily from sectors like energy services, consulting, regional banking, and aviation. While the volume of announcements was lighter than earlier in the week, the results showcased pockets of strength, with several firms exceeding …

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