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14 January 2026 — Today's Market News — Silver Jumps around 6% as Nikkei Rises 1.5%; U.S. Stocks Slip on Bank Pressure

Precious metals surged with silver gaining 6% and gold hitting fresh records amid rate-cut expectations. Japan's Nikkei rose 1.48%, while U.S. stocks declined 0.19% due to banking sector pressure over proposed credit regulations.

13 January 2026 — Today's Market News — Nikkei Jumps 3.3% as Tech Stocks Surge & on Sanae Takaichi Election Hopes

Japan's Nikkei surged 3.3% to record highs on election speculation and yen weakness, while U.S. stocks edged higher. Gold and silver retreated as investors awaited inflation data. VIX remained subdued near 14.

12 January 2026 — Today's Market News — Gold Hits Record $4,601/oz as Global Tensions Shake Markets

Gold surged to record $4,601/oz amid geopolitical tensions and weak U.S. jobs data, spurring safe-haven demand. Silver jumped 6%, while U.S. equities gained modestly on rate-cut expectations despite political uncertainty around the Federal Reserve.

9 January 2026 — Today's Market News — Caracas Stock Exchange Surges 50% & Oil rises to around $62.38 a barrel

Asian stocks climbed near record levels while Venezuela's market surged 50% on political developments signaling reduced U.S. sanctions. U.S. equities remained mixed, with tech weakness offset by defense stock gains. Oil rose 0.63%, precious metals declined.

7 January 2026 — Today's Market News — Asian Stocks Mixed; S&P holds close to 7,000

Asian markets were mixed as the MSCI Asia-Pacific index hovered near record levels and the S&P 500 held close to 7,000. Oil fell around 1%, gold slipped to $4,446/oz, and silver dropped about 3% on profit-taking.

6 January 2026 — Today's Market News — Asian Stocks Rally as MSCI Asia-Pacific Jumps 1.1% to near record

Asian equities extended gains after Wall Street pushed to fresh record highs, with the MSCI Asia-Pacific index up 1.1% near a record. Gold held near $4,450/oz and silver jumped 3.5%, while Indian markets edged lower on profit-taking.

5 January 2026 — Today's Market News — Venezuela Shock Drives Oil Volatility as Silver +5% Leads Safe-Haven Flows

Global markets began Q1 2026 digesting a geopolitical shock after the U.S. captured Venezuela's president, triggering safe-haven buying that lifted silver about 5% and gold around 2%. Equities held firm while oil swung 1–2% on supply risks.

2 January 2026 — Today's Market News — Asian markets opened 2026 calmly, with Hong Kong up 2.3% and silver rising nearly 2% amid thin holiday trading

Markets opened 2026 in a calm, constructive tone with light holiday trading. Asian equities led modest gains as Hong Kong rose 2.3%, silver climbed nearly 2%, and the dollar stayed flat ahead of central bank policy signals.

31 December 2025 — Today's Market News — Year-End Trade Stays thin as U.S. Stocks Slip and Silver Drops 4.5%

Trading was quiet in the final session of 2025 with low holiday volumes. U.S. stocks ended slightly lower (−0.2%), Asian markets were mixed, and silver fell sharply by about 4.5%. Gold held steady and the dollar was little changed.