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XRP price edges toward $2 after Ripple Treasury launch as traders await Fed

XRP price edges toward $2 after Ripple Treasury launch as traders await Fed

New York, January 28, 2026, 13:51 ET — Regular session XRP gained roughly 1% to trade around $1.91 on Wednesday, staying close to the $2 mark following the launch of a corporate treasury platform by Ripple’s GTreasury unit. The move comes ahead of a U.S. Federal Reserve decision scheduled for later in the day. Earlier, the token hit a high of $1.94 before slipping back to $1.89.
28 January 2026
Silver price near $114 as Fed decision looms; SLV ETF climbs and Citi flags $150 target

Silver price near $114 as Fed decision looms; SLV ETF climbs and Citi flags $150 target

New York, January 28, 2026, 13:41 — Regular session Spot silver, for immediate delivery, climbed 1% to $114.13 an ounce on Wednesday, staying close to Monday’s record high of $117.69 as investors awaited the Federal Reserve’s rate decision. The iShares Silver Trust, a silver-backed ETF that trades like a stock, added roughly 1.1%. “The rally in the precious metals has kind of taken on a life of their own,” said Peter Grant, senior metals strategist at Zaner Metals.
Gold price breaks $5,300 record before Fed decision, lifting GLD and miners

Gold price breaks $5,300 record before Fed decision, lifting GLD and miners

NEW YORK, Jan 28, 2026, 13:37 EST — Regular session Gold prices surged past $5,300 an ounce on Wednesday, hitting a fresh record as the U.S. dollar hovered near multi-year lows ahead of the Federal Reserve’s policy announcement. Spot gold jumped 1.9% to $5,289.48 by 12:45 p.m. ET, after reaching $5,311.31 earlier. Meanwhile, U.S. gold futures for February climbed 4% to $5,286.50. The Fed’s decision is scheduled for 2 p.m. ET, with traders closely watching Chair Jerome Powell’s remarks for hints on future interest rate moves.
Dow Jones flattens near 49,000 as S&P 500 hits 7,000; Fed and Big Tech earnings loom

Dow Jones flattens near 49,000 as S&P 500 hits 7,000; Fed and Big Tech earnings loom

New York, Jan 28, 2026, 13:39 EST — Regular session The Dow Jones Industrial Average stayed close to unchanged on Wednesday as the S&P 500 briefly climbed above 7,000 before slipping back. Investors were on edge ahead of the Federal Reserve’s rate announcement and a slew of megacap earnings reports. By 11:31 a.m. ET, the Dow had edged up 49.62 points, or 0.10%, to 49,053.03. Chip stocks drove early gains, with Intel soaring 11.3%.
Energy Fuels stock price jumps nearly 11% on Roth upgrade as uranium spot hits $91 — traders watch what comes next

Energy Fuels stock price jumps nearly 11% on Roth upgrade as uranium spot hits $91 — traders watch what comes next

New York, Jan 28, 2026, 13:31 EST — Regular session Energy Fuels Inc jumped 10.7% Wednesday after Roth MKM lifted its rating to neutral from sell. The uranium and rare-earths miner was trading at $26.74 on the NYSE American by early afternoon, with roughly 12.8 million shares changing hands. Analyst Joe Reagor cited better “near-term catalysts and sentiment” behind the move, boosting the price target to $15.50, Benzinga reported.
Western Digital stock jumps 11% as Seagate’s AI-driven outlook ripples through storage names

Western Digital stock jumps 11% as Seagate’s AI-driven outlook ripples through storage names

New York, January 28, 2026, 13:21 ET — Regular session Shares of Western Digital surged 11.3% to $281.31 on Wednesday, briefly hitting $281.61, as investors flocked to data-storage stocks following Seagate’s strong forecast linked to AI-driven demand. Seagate projected third-quarter revenue around $2.90 billion, plus or minus $100 million, with adjusted EPS of $3.40, plus or minus 20 cents. This comes after Seagate reported second-quarter revenue of $2.83 billion and adjusted EPS of $3.11.

Stock Market Today

  • Nasdaq Futures Up as Chips Lose Steam, OPEC+ to Raise Supply
    July 6, 2026, 5:09 AM EDT. Nasdaq futures added 1.06% early Monday, leading Dow and S&P 500 futures heading into Wall Street's first session after the holiday. The Dow hit a record last week, but the Nasdaq dropped 0.8% as the Philadelphia semiconductor index slid 5.4%. That points to possible rotation out of chip names after their run. Oil dipped after OPEC+ said it will lift August supply by 188,000 barrels a day, cooling some inflation worries. Traders are watching the Fed, with futures showing a 78% chance policy stays unchanged at the July 29 meeting. Earnings and margin reports-especially in AI chips and airlines-are on investors' radar as trading shifts.
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