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January, 2026

• 20 January 2026 11:15 am

  UK Jobs Market Softens as Wage Growth Slows, Reinforcing Case for BoE Rate Cuts

  

  The United Kingdom’s labour market showed further signs of cooling in November, with unemployment holding at elevated levels while wage growth eased, strengthening expectations that the Bank of England will continue cutting interest rates in the months ahead. Data released on Tuesday by the Office for National Statistics showed the …

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• 20 January 2026 10:27 am

  Gold Breaks $4,700 as Greenland Tensions Drive Investors Toward Safe Havens

  

  Gold prices surged to fresh all-time highs in Asian trading on Tuesday, decisively crossing the $4,700-per-ounce mark as markets remained on edge over escalating geopolitical uncertainty tied to U.S. President Donald Trump’s demands regarding Greenland. Spot gold rose 0.4% to $4,696.07 an ounce, while February futures climbed 0.5% to $4,701.96. …

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• 20 January 2026 2:40 am

  US Session Market Drivers: US–EU Trade Tensions Shake Markets as Dollar Slows

  

  Global markets are on edge as the week kicks off, with investors reacting to the latest developments in the escalating US–EU trade dispute. Over the weekend, the United States announced a 10% tariff on imports from eight European countries, linked to its Greenland acquisition plans. The tariffs are set to …

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• 20 January 2026 1:22 am

  A Packed Week Ahead: Trump Speech, Key Economic Data, and Earnings Reports

  

  Global markets are preparing for a busy week where investors will navigate a mix of political signals, critical economic releases, and the intensifying corporate earnings season. The shortened trading week, following Martin Luther King Jr. Day, adds further pressure on market participants to digest these events efficiently. Trump Speech in …

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• 20 January 2026 12:12 am

  Gold Nears $4,700 as US–EU Trade War Fears Drive Safe-Haven Rush

  

  Gold (XAU/USD) surged over 1.5% on Monday, approaching the $4,700 mark after geopolitical tensions between the United States and the European Union intensified over Greenland-related tariff threats. XAU/USD trades around $4,672, recovering from a four-day low recorded last Friday, as investors flock to safe-haven assets amid uncertainty and thin liquidity …

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• 19 January 2026 10:53 pm

  EU Prepares Trade ‘Bazooka’ as Trump Pushes Greenland Tariffs: Tech Sector in the Crosshairs

  

  European leaders are moving cautiously but decisively as U.S. President Donald Trump escalates pressure over Greenland, threatening tariffs of up to 25% on European imports. France has called for the EU to activate its Anti-Coercion Instrument (ACI), nicknamed the trade “bazooka,” designed to counter foreign economic blackmail. Germany’s Finance Minister …

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• 19 January 2026 10:23 pm

  Wall Street Caught in the Crossfire of Renewed Trade Tensions

  

  Global markets entered a cautious phase as fresh trade rhetoric from the United States revived fears of a renewed tariff cycle. Investors are increasingly concerned that escalating trade measures could disrupt global supply chains, weaken export demand, and slow economic growth across major regions.Political Friction Adds to UncertaintyUncertainty has been …

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• 19 January 2026 9:11 pm

  Canadian Dollar Strengthens as Tariff Risks Pressure the US Dollar

  

  Trade Policy Uncertainty Weighs on the GreenbackThe Canadian Dollar gained momentum at the start of the week as renewed tariff threats from the United States undermined confidence in the US Dollar. Markets reacted cautiously to President Donald Trump’s latest escalation in trade rhetoric, which revived concerns over a broader and …

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• 19 January 2026 7:47 pm

  USD/JPY Faces Volatility Amid Trade Tensions and Economic Signals

  

  The USD/JPY pair is holding steady around 157.99 as global markets weigh both geopolitical tensions and key economic indicators. Investor sentiment has been influenced by renewed trade threats from the U.S., which have raised concerns about global growth and risk appetite.The Japanese yen has found support amid speculation over potential …

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• 19 January 2026 5:51 pm

  Canada Inflation Rises to 2.4% in December, but Core Pressures Continue to Ease

  

  Consumer prices in Canada accelerated more than expected in December, rising 2.4% year on year, driven largely by base effects linked to last year’s temporary sales tax break. However, underlying inflation pressures continued to cool, with the Bank of Canada’s preferred core measures easing for a third consecutive month. Economists …

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• 19 January 2026 3:50 pm

  Dollar Slips as Trump’s Greenland Tariff Threats Rattle Markets

  

  The U.S. dollar weakened on Monday as investors moved cautiously after President Donald Trump threatened to impose new tariffs on several European countries in a bid to pressure them into allowing the United States to acquire Greenland. By 04:20 ET, the dollar index, which measures the greenback against a basket …

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• 19 January 2026 3:01 pm

  European Defense Stocks Rise as Trump’s Greenland Tariff Threats Rattle Alliances

  

  European defense shares climbed on Monday as investors reacted to fresh geopolitical tensions sparked by U.S. President Donald Trump’s threat to impose new tariffs on several European countries unless Washington is allowed to buy Greenland. Shares of Italy’s Leonardo, Germany’s Rheinmetall and Renk, Britain’s BAE Systems, and France’s Thales all …

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• 19 January 2026 1:51 pm

  Bitcoin Slides as Trump’s Greenland Tariffs Trigger Risk-Off Move Across Crypto Markets

  

  Bitcoin fell sharply in Asian trading on Monday, giving back a portion of last week’s gains after U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariff threats against major European nations over Greenland rattled global risk sentiment. The world’s largest cryptocurrency dropped 2.8% to $92,519 by 00:56 ET (05:56 GMT). While Bitcoin gained roughly …

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