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The Impact of ChatGPT on Mental Health and Wellbeing: AI Therapy Boom Faces a Safety Reckoning

The Impact of ChatGPT on Mental Health and Wellbeing: AI Therapy Boom Faces a Safety Reckoning

UPDATED: SAN FRANCISCO, May 6, 2026, 04:56 PDT Nearly one in two young Europeans have used AI chatbots to discuss intimate or personal matters, a new survey showed, pulling ChatGPT and rival systems into a role closer to confidant than search tool. Ludwig Franke Föyen, a psychologist and digital health researcher at Stockholm’s Karolinska Institutet, told Reuters that AI can “offer information and support,” but should not replace human relationships or professional care.
26 January 2026
Newmont Corporation stock price jumps premarket as gold tops $5,100 record — what’s next

Newmont Corporation stock price jumps premarket as gold tops $5,100 record — what’s next

New York, Jan 26, 2026, 07:33 EST — Premarket Newmont Corporation shares jumped 4.3% in premarket action Monday, fueled by a surge in bullion prices that hit a record $5,100 an ounce. Gold miners rallied ahead of the open, with Barrick Mining climbing 3.4%, and Agnico Eagle Mines along with Kinross Gold each gaining close to 4%.
26 January 2026
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Oil prices hold near two-week highs as winter storm Fern hits U.S. output, Iran risk premium lingers

Oil prices hold near two-week highs as winter storm Fern hits U.S. output, Iran risk premium lingers

London, January 26, 2026, 11:37 — Regular session Oil prices nudged up Monday, staying close to two-week highs as winter storm Fern forced shutdowns across parts of U.S. oil and gas regions. The standoff between Washington and Tehran also kept traders cautious, pushing up risk premiums. Brent, the global benchmark, gained 7 cents, or 0.1%, to $65.95 a barrel by 1107 GMT; U.S. West Texas Intermediate added 3 cents, or 0.1%, to $61.10. Both contracts wrapped up last week with a 2.7% rise. Phillip Nova analyst Priyanka Sachdeva described the move as a “mild upswing” amid tighter physical flows. JPMorgan estimated weather-related output losses at roughly 250,000 barrels per day. Meanwhile, President Donald Trump said the U.S. has an “armada” en route to Iran, while an Iranian official warned any attack would trigger “all-out war.” Despite this, the Caspian Pipeline Consortium reported it had resumed full loading capacity, and Kazakhstan’s Tengiz field started ramping back up.
26 January 2026
Crude oil price today: Brent, WTI hold near two-week highs as winter storm Fern disrupts U.S. output; OPEC+ up next

Crude oil price today: Brent, WTI hold near two-week highs as winter storm Fern disrupts U.S. output; OPEC+ up next

LONDON, Jan 26, 2026, 11:29 — Regular session Oil prices nudged up Monday, staying close to two-week peaks amid a brutal U.S. winter storm that cut output and ongoing concerns about Middle East tensions. Brent crude futures inched up 7 cents to $65.95 a barrel by 1107 GMT, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate added 3 cents, reaching $61.10. Both benchmarks surged over 2% on Friday, finishing the week with a 2.7% gain. Phillip Nova’s Priyanka Sachdeva pointed to storm-triggered “shut-ins,” or temporary production stoppages, which are tightening “physical flows” — the actual movement of oil in the market.
26 January 2026
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US economic calendar today: Durable goods orders loom as S&P futures slip, gold miners jump

US economic calendar today: Durable goods orders loom as S&P futures slip, gold miners jump

New York, Jan 26, 2026, 06:29 EST — Premarket U.S. stock index futures edged lower on Monday, as gold miners pushed higher with bullion breaking above $5,100 an ounce. The early action suggested a cautious mood ahead of a packed week of economic reports and a key Federal Reserve announcement. S&P 500 futures fell 11.75 points, or 0.17%, while Nasdaq 100 futures dipped 88 points, or 0.34%, as of 6:09 a.m. ET.
26 January 2026
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Stock Market Today

  • Asia Slides as Kospi Sinks 7.6%, While S&P 500 Rallies Near Record on AI Surge
    July 7, 2026, 2:05 AM EDT. Asian markets slumped, with South Korea's Kospi diving 7.6%. This came even as U.S. AI names bounced, sending the S&P 500 toward a record high. Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix shares each shed over 8%. Samsung posted operating income up 19 times but investor doubts about AI spending and productivity gains remain. SK Hynix said it will launch a $28 billion U.S. share sale, one of the biggest ever. Japan's Nikkei and other Asia indexes dropped too. U.S. futures were mixed. Oil traded higher. Nasdaq rose 1.1% on tech strength from Broadcom. The Dow hit a record with help from M&A, showing stark contrasts in market moves as investors react to swings in AI stocks.
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