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Gold price today: India’s gold hits fresh record as global bullion tops $4,600 and silver jumps

Gold price today: India’s gold hits fresh record as global bullion tops $4,600 and silver jumps

MUMBAI, Jan 12, 2026, 16:50 IST Gold prices in India hit new highs on Monday, pushing up futures and retail rates amid a global rush to safe-haven assets. This shift hits Indian consumers and jewellers directly, as daily price boards in key cities climb alongside a surge in global dollar-denominated gold. Traders are also watching the rally as a test of risk appetite, with the dollar weakening amid renewed doubts over U.S. policy risks. Spot gold hit a record high of $4,600.33 an ounce, while silver surged to $84.60, Reuters reported. The spike followed a criminal investigation into Federal Reserve
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XRP price today: Ripple token slips near $2 in India as Powell probe jars markets

XRP price today: Ripple token slips near $2 in India as Powell probe jars markets

MUMBAI, Jan 12, 2026, 16:57 IST — The market has closed. XRP dipped on Monday, lingering just below the $2 level as traders digested new political tensions involving the U.S. Federal Reserve and braced for crucial U.S. inflation figures. (CoinMarketCap) This shift is significant since crypto markets have lately responded less to token news and more to quick shifts in rates and risk appetite. Powell’s showdown with the White House weakened the dollar and sent funds toward safe havens, forcing traders to sift through what happens next. (Reuters) Rate expectations are shifting. After the latest U.S. labor data, J.P. Morgan,
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Australian stock market today: ASX 200 rises on spending jump as Light & Wonder leaps on Aristocrat deal

Australian stock market today: ASX 200 rises on spending jump as Light & Wonder leaps on Aristocrat deal

Sydney, Jan 12, 2026, 21:57 (AEDT) — After-hours Australian shares climbed on Monday, driven by a boost in household spending that lifted banks and retailers. Gaming supplier Light & Wonder also jumped following a legal settlement. The S&P/ASX 200 finished 0.48% higher at 8,759.4. (The Economic Times) The move came after new data showed consumers continue to spend even as prices remain high. Australia’s household spending indicator climbed 1.0% in November compared to October, with annual growth hitting 6.3%, according to official figures. (Australian Bureau of Statistics) Rates have become the market’s key fault line. Abhijit Surya, an economist at
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Dow futures slip on Powell legal threat and Trump rate-cap talk — here’s what Wall Street watches next

Dow futures slip on Powell legal threat and Trump rate-cap talk — here’s what Wall Street watches next

New York, Jan 12, 2026, 06:01 EST — Premarket Dow futures fell roughly 0.4% Monday, signaling a softer start for Wall Street. (Barron’s) The move came after a new clash between President Donald Trump’s administration and Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. Powell revealed that the Justice Department had served the Fed with grand jury subpoenas and even threatened him with criminal charges over his Senate testimony last June concerning a Fed building renovation. “Those are pretexts,” Powell said in a statement. (Reuters) Why it matters now: investors have counted on rate cuts later this year to support lofty equity valuations,
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India stock market today: Sensex, Nifty snap five-day slide after late rebound on trade-talk cue

India stock market today: Sensex, Nifty snap five-day slide after late rebound on trade-talk cue

Mumbai, Jan 12, 2026, 16:25 IST — Market closed India’s stock market closed higher on Monday, with the Sensex and Nifty 50 snapping a five-day losing run after a late-session rebound pulled benchmarks off early lows. The Sensex rose 0.36% and the Nifty gained 0.42%. (Business Standard) The relief move masked strain underneath. Broader shares lagged, and more than 360 stocks hit 52-week lows — the lowest level in a year — even as the benchmarks finished in the green. (Moneycontrol) The turn came after Washington’s new ambassador to New Delhi, Sergio Gor, said India and the U.S. would discuss
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FTSE 100 slips as Barclays takes a hit from Trump’s credit-card cap push; gold miners climb

FTSE 100 slips as Barclays takes a hit from Trump’s credit-card cap push; gold miners climb

London, 12 January 2026, 10:58 GMT — Regular session Britain’s FTSE 100 slipped in early Monday trade, pulled lower by a steep drop in Barclays after investors weighed new U.S. policy risks alongside a firmer pound. By 0823 GMT, the blue-chip index was down 0.1%, while sterling gained 0.3% against the dollar, hitting roughly $1.34. (Investing.com South Africa) London stocks kicked off the week at record levels, with the FTSE 100 closing Friday at an all-time high. The rally, fueled by deal chatter around Glencore and positive cues from U.S. jobs data, has left little room for surprises. (Reuters) The
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Team Innovation backs Odd Not Even as Karan Aujla merch goes global and 21 Savage buzz spreads

Team Innovation backs Odd Not Even as Karan Aujla merch goes global and 21 Savage buzz spreads

MUMBAI, January 12, 2026, 15:48 IST Odd Not Even, a Mumbai-based lifestyle start-up, has secured a strategic investment from events firm Team Innovation as it tries to scale a culture-led fashion label and its artist merchandise work, the company said on Monday. Financial terms were not disclosed. (IFAB MEDIA (infashionbusiness.com)) The tie-up matters now because India’s live-events circuit is running hotter and bigger, and promoters are looking past ticketing for steadier money. Merchandise — licensed T-shirts, hoodies and accessories — is one of the few add-ons that can move across cities and also sell online to fans abroad. It is
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TCS, HCLTech Q3 results today: The AI clues investors are watching more than the numbers

TCS, HCLTech Q3 results today: The AI clues investors are watching more than the numbers

MUMBAI, Jan 12, 2026, 15:47 IST India’s Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) and HCL Technologies (HCLTech) are set to release fiscal third-quarter results later Monday. Investors will be watching closely to see how fast artificial intelligence projects are translating into actual revenue. Focus has shifted from quarterly results to generative AI (GenAI)—tools capable of writing code and text—and whether this tech can revitalize a sector weighed down by foreign investors offloading about 750 billion rupees of Indian IT stocks in 2025. Nomura’s Abhishek Bhandari noted clients are “gradually moving from proof-of-concept projects to standalone implementations of AI.” Meanwhile, HSBC’s Yogesh Aggarwal
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Valens Semiconductor stock dips in premarket after 59% spike; VA7000 ADAS win still in focus

Valens Semiconductor stock dips in premarket after 59% spike; VA7000 ADAS win still in focus

New York, January 12, 2026, 05:49 EST — Premarket Valens Semiconductor Ltd shares dropped 4.4% to $2.37 in early Monday trading, pulling back from last week’s big surge. The stock finished Friday at $2.48, jumping 59% for the day after swinging between $1.63 and $2.72 on volume nearing 45 million shares. (StockAnalysis) The move stands out since Valens is a small, thinly traded chip stock, and the volume surge on Friday felt more like a shift in tone than a typical bounce. Investors are quick to react to any sign of broader adoption for new in-car sensor links, even if
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Exxon stock moves premarket on Trump’s Venezuela warning — what to watch before the open

Exxon stock moves premarket on Trump’s Venezuela warning — what to watch before the open

New York, Jan 12, 2026, 05:53 EST — Premarket Exxon Mobil Corp shares climbed 1.4% to $124.61 in U.S. premarket Monday. President Donald Trump suggested he could block the oil giant from investing in Venezuela, following CEO Darren Woods’ description of the country as “uninvestable.” (Reuters) Washington’s push to revive Venezuelan oil exports and lure private investment into a sector crippled by sanctions and neglect is driving the headlines. For Exxon, a comeback would put its insistence on clear rules and strong safeguards to the test — adding a political edge to a stock that’s already sensitive to crude price
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Hims & Hers Health (HIMS) stock slides premarket after Amazon’s Wegovy pill move — what traders watch next

Hims & Hers Health (HIMS) stock slides premarket after Amazon’s Wegovy pill move — what traders watch next

NEW YORK, Jan 12, 2026, 05:28 EST — Premarket Shares of Hims & Hers Health, Inc. slipped 2.2% in premarket trading Monday, hitting $31.00. The stock had already fallen 6.4% on Friday to $31.69 amid heavy volume. (StockAnalysis) The selloff late in the week came after Amazon Pharmacy began offering Novo Nordisk’s newly approved Wegovy weight-loss pill via insurance plans and a cash-pay option, opening yet another major channel in a market Hims has heavily relied on for growth. (Reuters) This is crucial now since investors see weight loss as Hims’ key growth driver: it attracts fresh users but can
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Pan American Silver PAAS stock jumps in premarket as silver smashes records — what to watch next

Pan American Silver PAAS stock jumps in premarket as silver smashes records — what to watch next

New York, Jan 12, 2026, 05:30 EST — Premarket Pan American Silver Corp shares rose 4.5% in U.S. premarket trading on Monday, lifting the stock to $56.70 as precious metals ripped higher. (Public) Silver hit fresh records as investors rushed into “hard” assets after headlines around a criminal probe involving Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell and a sharper geopolitical backdrop. “With the Fed’s independence now openly contested,” investors were shifting toward hard assets, said Zain Vawda, an analyst at MarketPulse by OANDA. (Reuters) Silver futures were last up about 6% on CME’s Globex session early Monday. That matters for miners
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Macquarie Group share price slips 2% after APRA eases liquidity curbs — what to watch next week

Macquarie Group share price slips 2% after APRA eases liquidity curbs — what to watch next week

7 February 2026
Macquarie Group shares fell 2.17% to A$207.83 Friday, marking a third straight decline as the ASX 200 slid 2%. Australia’s regulator trimmed liquidity requirements for Macquarie Bank after improvements in controls. Macquarie Asset Management announced two UK utility deals, including full ownership of Last Mile Infrastructure and the purchase of Energy Assets Group. Investors await Tuesday’s operational briefing.
Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

Stock Market Today 07.02.2026

7 February 2026
LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: February 7, 2026, 12:00 AM ESTUpdated: February 7, 2026, 1:05 AM EST Crude Oil Prices Rise on Dollar Weakness, Geopolitical Tensions February 7, 2026, 12:52 AM EST. Crude oil prices edged higher on Friday, supported by a weaker U.S. dollar and escalating geopolitical risks in the Middle East. March WTI crude gained 0.41%, rebounding from early losses, while gasoline prices rose 1.38%. Doubts over a U.S.-Iran nuclear deal loom after reports of Iran's refusal to halt uranium enrichment, raising the risk of military action and potential disruption of vital shipping routes. Additionally, a surge in U.S. consumer
Seagate (STX) stock jumps nearly 6% as Citi hikes target — what to watch next week

Seagate (STX) stock jumps nearly 6% as Citi hikes target — what to watch next week

7 February 2026
Seagate shares rose 5.9% to $429.32 Friday after Citigroup raised its price target to $480 and reiterated a buy rating. The gain ended a two-day slide but left the stock 6.6% below its Feb. 3 high. CEO Dave Mosley sold 20,000 shares on Feb. 2 under a pre-arranged plan, SEC filings show. U.S. jobs and inflation data next week are seen as key tests for tech stocks.
Cummins (CMI) stock price rebounds after earnings whipsaw as investors eye data-center power demand

Cummins (CMI) stock price rebounds after earnings whipsaw as investors eye data-center power demand

7 February 2026
Cummins shares jumped 6.8% to $577.73 Friday, recovering from a nearly 9% post-earnings drop the day before. The company reported Q4 revenue up 1% to $8.54 billion, took a $218 million charge tied to its hydrogen business, and guided for 2026 EBITDA of 17–18% of sales. Demand for data center generators offset weakness in North American truck markets. Analyst reaction was mixed; Truist raised its price target.
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