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Economic News News 23 January 2026 - 26 January 2026

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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Gold Price Breaks $5,000 Record as Investors Flee Bonds and Currencies

Gold Price Breaks $5,000 Record as Investors Flee Bonds and Currencies

Singapore, Jan 26, 2026, 10:03 (SGT) In Asian trading Monday, gold prices shot past $5,000 an ounce for the first time ever, hitting a fresh record. Investors rushed into the metal, seeking shelter in a classic safe haven amid market turmoil. The round-number break matters because it’s not just gold shifting. It signals money is fleeing sovereign bonds and major…
26 January 2026
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Macquarie share price: MQG heads into Australia Day pause with CPI and rate bets in focus

Macquarie share price: MQG heads into Australia Day pause with CPI and rate bets in focus

SYDNEY, Jan 25, 2026, 17:28 AEDT — Market closed Shares of Macquarie Group Ltd slid slightly ahead of the Australia Day holiday, with local markets closed until Tuesday and a crucial inflation report due midweek. Timing is crucial. A holiday-shortened week tends to amplify market swings, and investors will focus on Wednesday’s inflation report to see if it tightens bets…
25 January 2026
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ANZ share price heads into Australia Day shutdown as CPI and NZ court case come into focus

ANZ share price heads into Australia Day shutdown as CPI and NZ court case come into focus

Sydney, January 25, 2026, 17:23 (AEDT) — Market closed ANZ Group Holdings Ltd (ASX:ANZ) shares ended Friday at A$36.21, slipping 19 cents. During the session, the stock fluctuated between A$35.85 and A$36.33. (Investing) This print is significant as Australian markets shut down for Australia Day, with the ASX cash market closed Monday and reopening Tuesday. That leaves investors with limited…
25 January 2026
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BHP stock price jumps toward a fresh high, but the next week hinges on Chile and China

BHP stock price jumps toward a fresh high, but the next week hinges on Chile and China

NEW YORK, Jan 25, 2026, 01:08 EST — Market closed BHP Group’s U.S.-listed shares closed Friday up 3.9% at $67.52, hovering near their 52-week high. With markets closed Sunday, a packed news slate awaits Monday’s open. (Investing) Traders are focused less on any one metal and more on BHP’s ability to keep shipments flowing amid tightening logistics in Chile. The…
25 January 2026
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Silver price breaks $100 as safe-haven rush meets Fed week

Silver price breaks $100 as safe-haven rush meets Fed week

London, Jan 24, 2026, 17:02 (GMT) — The market has closed. Silver prices climbed above $100 an ounce on Friday for the first time ever, ending a tough week for risk assets as investors flocked to safe havens amid renewed speculation of U.S. rate cuts. Spot silver (XAG/USD) jumped about 5%, hitting $100.94 a troy ounce by 1848 GMT. Gold…
24 January 2026
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CBA share price slips into Australia Day break — the CPI and RBA dates that could move the stock next

CBA share price slips into Australia Day break — the CPI and RBA dates that could move the stock next

Sydney, Jan 24, 2026, 16:55 AEDT — The market wrapped up trading. Shares of Commonwealth Bank of Australia ended Friday 0.75% lower, closing at A$149.48. Throughout the day, the stock traded in a range from A$148 to A$150 as investors eyed the upcoming holiday-shortened week. (Investing.com Australia) The key question now is how rates will move. Money markets put the…
24 January 2026
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Oil prices bounce back as Trump’s Iran “armada” talk and Kazakhstan outage lift Brent, WTI

Oil prices bounce back as Trump’s Iran “armada” talk and Kazakhstan outage lift Brent, WTI

New York, Jan 23, 2026, 07:25 (EST) — Premarket Crude oil prices climbed Friday as U.S. President Donald Trump revived threats against Iran, sparking concerns over potential supply disruptions in the Middle East. Adding to the pressure, a production outage in Kazakhstan tightened the market further. Brent crude for March delivery jumped 76 cents, or 1.2%, to $64.82 a barrel…
23 January 2026
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Sensex dives 800 points as rupee hits record low, foreign selling bites

Sensex dives 800 points as rupee hits record low, foreign selling bites

Mumbai, Jan 23, 2026, 14:31 IST Indian shares gave up early gains on Friday. The Sensex tumbled roughly 800 points, while the Nifty 50 slid below 25,100 as selling intensified into the afternoon. The drop is significant because foreign institutional investors (FIIs)—overseas funds trading Indian stocks—have continued selling throughout January, despite companies posting quarterly results and some market valuations still…
23 January 2026
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Home Depot stock dips after hours as U.S. data keeps rates in focus ahead of Fed, earnings

Home Depot stock dips after hours as U.S. data keeps rates in focus ahead of Fed, earnings

NEW YORK, Jan 22, 2026, 18:27 EST — After-hours Home Depot shares dipped 0.9% to $381.03 in after-hours on Thursday. The stock fluctuated between an intraday high of $390.42 and a low of $380.57, with about 4.8 million shares changing hands. Lowe’s also dropped, slipping 0.8%. The pullback followed U.S. data revealing that consumers kept spending despite subdued hiring. Consumer…
23 January 2026
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Stock Market Today

  • Omnicell (OMCL) Shares Show Signs of Being Undervalued Amid Price Fluctuations
    February 3, 2026, 9:30 PM EST. Omnicell (OMCL) shares recently hovered near $46 after a week of 7.8% decline and a slight 2% gain over the past month, reflecting mixed investor sentiment. Despite falling 21% and 65.2% below its 3- and 5-year peaks respectively, the company's healthcare technology position keeps it in focus. A Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) model indicates the stock is about 11.2% undervalued, with an intrinsic value estimate of $51.87 versus the current price, driven by projected free cash flow growth to $105.6 million by 2030. However, valuation scores are modest at 2 out of 6, and Omnicell's high Price-to-Earnings ratio of approximately 103.7 signals elevated expectations amid market reassessment of risks and growth prospects.
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