Stock Futures Lower as Gold Price Tops $5,000 for First Time
Stock futures pointed to U.S. markets opening slightly lower.
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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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Yen Strength Lifts Japanese Bonds, Pushes Down Stocks
Japanese stocks fell and long-term government bonds rose after U.S. and Japanese authorities signaled that they are ready to step in to support the yen.
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German Business Sentiment Stalls
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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Democrats Demand Changes to Homeland Security Bill, Risking Another Shutdown
Senate Democratic leader Schumer says lawmakers should split off and pass other funding measures amid anger over Minneapolis shooting.
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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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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.
(END) Dow Jones Newswires
January 26, 2026 07:15 ET (12:15 GMT)
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