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Economic News News 26 January 2026 - 28 January 2026

Gold price breaks $5,300 record as dollar slides ahead of Fed decision

Gold price breaks $5,300 record as dollar slides ahead of Fed decision

New York, January 28, 2026, 06:12 EST — Premarket Gold prices surged past $5,300 an ounce Wednesday, hitting a new record as the dollar hovered near four-year lows and investors sought refuge in bullion. Spot gold jumped 1.7% to $5,275.68, peaking at $5,311.31, while U.S. February gold futures soared 3.7% to $5,271.70. The metal has gained over 20% this year.…
28 January 2026
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Lynas Rare Earths share price rises as ASX shuts; RBA hike bets and U.S. rare-earth deal loom

Lynas Rare Earths share price rises as ASX shuts; RBA hike bets and U.S. rare-earth deal loom

SYDNEY, Jan 28, 2026, 17:24 AEDT — Market closed Lynas Rare Earths Limited (ASX:LYC) closed Wednesday 1.2% higher at A$16.20. The stock fluctuated from A$15.82 up to A$16.25, with around 5.2 million shares changing hands. Meanwhile, the S&P/ASX 200 edged down 0.1% to 8,933.9. (Investing) Rates carried most of the momentum. Australia’s trimmed-mean CPI, the core gauge the central bank…
28 January 2026
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Macquarie (ASX:MQG) share price slips as Australia inflation shocks rate bets — what investors watch next

Macquarie (ASX:MQG) share price slips as Australia inflation shocks rate bets — what investors watch next

Sydney, Jan 28, 2026, 17:17 (AEDT) — After-hours Macquarie Group Ltd shares dropped 1.1% on Wednesday, closing at A$212.84 and wiping out the previous day’s gains after hotter inflation data shifted rate expectations higher. The stock has climbed roughly 6% year-to-date but still sits well below its 12-month peak. (Intelligent Investor) This matters now with the Reserve Bank of Australia’s…
28 January 2026
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Silver price stays above $100 after record spike as Fed decision looms

Silver price stays above $100 after record spike as Fed decision looms

New York, January 27, 2026, 13:42 EST — Regular session Spot silver surged 4% to $108.05 an ounce by 11:35 a.m. EST Tuesday, following a record high of $117.69 in the previous session. Traders are digesting President Donald Trump’s new tariff proposals on South Korean imports alongside a looming U.S. government funding deadline. Silver has rallied over 50% so far…
27 January 2026
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Gold price holds above $5,000 as tariff threats stoke safe-haven bids; Fed decision next

Gold price holds above $5,000 as tariff threats stoke safe-haven bids; Fed decision next

New York, Jan 27, 2026, 10:15 EST — Regular session Gold prices climbed on Tuesday, holding bullion above the $5,000 an ounce mark as investors sought refuge amid a new wave of trade and policy developments. (Reuters) Spot gold climbed 1.3% to $5,079.62 an ounce by 9:41 a.m. EST, following Monday’s record peak of $5,110.50 and a close at $5,014.29.…
27 January 2026
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Silver hits $117 record as gold stays above $5,000 — AI demand and speculation collide

Silver hits $117 record as gold stays above $5,000 — AI demand and speculation collide

New York, January 27, 2026, 01:41 (EST) Silver hovered close to record levels on Tuesday, just shy of $117.69 an ounce reached the day before. Gold remained steady above $5,000 as investors snapped up precious metals ahead of the U.S. Federal Reserve’s policy meeting. Reuters The moves matter because they aren’t just hitting chart milestones. Silver has surged past $100,…
27 January 2026
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Wesfarmers shares jump 2.3% as Australia CPI looms — what to watch next on ASX

Wesfarmers shares jump 2.3% as Australia CPI looms — what to watch next on ASX

Sydney, January 27, 2026, 17:43 AEDT — The market has closed. Wesfarmers Ltd shares climbed 2.34%, closing at A$84.74 on Tuesday. The jump outpaced the broader Australian market as investors came back from the long weekend and adjusted positions ahead of crucial inflation figures. (Wesfarmers) This move is significant, with a packed 24 hours ahead. Australia’s consumer price index lands…
27 January 2026
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Constellation Energy stock price dips as Winter Storm Fern strains power markets ahead of the Fed

Constellation Energy stock price dips as Winter Storm Fern strains power markets ahead of the Fed

New York, Jan 26, 2026, 15:47 ET — Regular session Shares of Constellation Energy Corporation slid 1.2% to $285.66 on Monday, lagging behind a generally stronger U.S. equity market. Winter Storm Fern is putting heavy strain on the eastern U.S. power grid, causing outages and sending spot power prices soaring. On Sunday, PJM Interconnection—the country’s largest regional grid—reported nearly 21…
26 January 2026
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Silver price today: XAG/USD jumps near $115 as tariff risks and a soft dollar fuel the run

Silver price today: XAG/USD jumps near $115 as tariff risks and a soft dollar fuel the run

New York, January 26, 2026, 13:44 (ET) — Regular session Spot silver climbed 11.45% to $114.76 an ounce by 1:44 p.m. ET, after trading between $102.97 and $117.73 in the session, pricing data showed. (Investing) The latest leg higher has come with investors leaning harder into precious metals as political and trade headlines rattle confidence in U.S. assets. “For precious…
26 January 2026
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Australian dollar jumps to a 15-month high as rate-hike bets return

Australian dollar jumps to a 15-month high as rate-hike bets return

SYDNEY, Jan 26, 2026, 20:22 AEDT The Australian dollar surged to its strongest level since September 2024 on Monday, trading close to $0.6917. This spike followed a broad sell-off in the U.S. dollar, triggered by a sharp rebound in Japan’s yen. Thin liquidity, thanks to holidays in Australia and New Zealand, pushed volatility higher throughout the session. (Reuters) The shift…
26 January 2026
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ANZ share price frozen by Australia Day market shutdown as CPI looms for banks

ANZ share price frozen by Australia Day market shutdown as CPI looms for banks

Sydney, January 26, 2026, 16:49 AEDT — Markets have closed. ANZ Group Holdings Ltd shares ended Friday at A$36.21, slipping 19 cents or roughly 0.5% from Thursday’s finish, on volume near 3.9 million shares. The ASX was closed Monday for Australia Day, leaving the stock down about 3.5% over the week. (Intelligent Investor) This is crucial since the next major…
26 January 2026
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QBE share price: ASX:QBE in focus as Australia Day shuts markets, CPI looms

QBE share price: ASX:QBE in focus as Australia Day shuts markets, CPI looms

Sydney, Jan 26, 2026, 16:49 AEDT — The market has closed. Shares of QBE Insurance Group Ltd last changed hands at A$19.61, down roughly 1.8% from the previous close, as Australian markets remained closed Monday for the Australia Day holiday. (Investing) The break is significant since the upcoming local session comes just before a crucial inflation report that might alter…
26 January 2026
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Stock Market Today

  • Nihon Knowledge Co., Ltd. (TSE:5252) Stock Rises 36% Despite Modest ROE and Earnings Growth
    February 2, 2026, 8:05 PM EST. Nihon Knowledge Co., Ltd. (TSE:5252) has seen its stock climb 36% over three months. The company's return on equity (ROE), a profitability measure showing earnings relative to shareholder capital, stands at 7.9%, below the 14% industry average. Despite this modest ROE, Nihon Knowledge posted a net income growth of 6.5% over five years, lagging the industry's 12% average. The stock's recent surge may reflect factors beyond fundamentals, such as management strategies or low dividend payouts. Investors should consider whether current valuations already reflect these growth expectations before making investment decisions.
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