Global Markets Mixed Ahead of Busy Earnings Week
Japanese stocks fell, U.S. stock futures were flat to a touch lower, after U.S. and Japanese authorities signaled that they are ready to step in to support the yen.
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Gold Surges Above $5,000 on Shutdown Fears, Geopolitical Tensions
The precious metal's prices rise above the psychologically important figure for the first time.
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German Business Sentiment Remains Flat in January
Confidence among German firms was flat in January, with sentiment failing to pick up steam despite the rollout of government stimulus.
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The World Economy Is Hooked on Government Debt
Rearmament, an aging population, technological change and fear of voters are fueling a risky trend.
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Iran Is Selling More Oil but Making Less Money
The decline was largely driven by a web of middlemen and buyers who know Tehran has limited options for unloading its sanctioned crude.
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The Fed is expected to stand pat this week. The big question is for how long?
Expectations of quick further cuts are evaporating, and the market doesn't see another move until July
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Fed Independence Is Coming Under Attack. What It Means for Markets.
A new study finds that in a contest between the president and the Fed, "the president usually wins," thereby "undermining Federal Reserve independence."
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How Trump's Ally at the Fed Is Remaking Bank Oversight
Michelle Bowman, the central bank's vice chair for supervision, is slashing staff, changing rules and adding to the tension at the Fed in the process.
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Can Trump and Big Pharma Get the World to Pay More for Drugs?
Manufacturers are pushing for higher prices overseas, but face political and economic resistance.
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Trump Threatens New Tariffs on Canada Over China
The president warned of 100% tariffs on Canadian goods if the North American neighbor "makes a deal with China."
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Wall Street Has Fallen Out of Love With Software Stocks
Declines show how quickly sentiment can shift as money pours into the next hot investment.
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Why the dollar just had its worst week in 8 months despite Trump's pivot on tariffs
While stocks and Treasurys put in a partial recovery after President Trump's pivot on Greenland, the greenback struggled to keep pace and booked its worst week in eight months.
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China Built a Vast Oil Stake in Venezuela. Now It Risks Getting Muscled Out.
Beijing's moves bought it sway in Venezuela-all of it now subject to the Trump administration's preferences in the wake of Maduro's ouster.
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Hedge Funds Are Back on Top After a Long 'Alpha Winter'
Nearly half of investors plan to increase exposure to hedge funds, according to a Goldman Sachs survey.
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Treasury 'Rate Check' Boosts Yen, Weakens Dollar
U.S. and Japanese authorities are increasingly worried about the yen, and could be signaling intervention is around the corner.
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Week Ahead for FX, Bonds: Fed Rate Decision in Focus
Focus will return to economics and monetary policy in the week ahead, with a Federal Reserve meeting likely to be the highlight of the days to come.
(END) Dow Jones Newswires
January 26, 2026 05:00 ET (10:00 GMT)
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