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Economic News News 21 January 2026 - 22 January 2026

Dow Jones today: Index rises as Trump steps back on Greenland, traders size up inflation and earnings

Dow Jones today: Index rises as Trump steps back on Greenland, traders size up inflation and earnings

NEW YORK, January 22, 2026, 13:54 (EST) — Regular session. The Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed 518.63 points, or 1.05%, to 49,594.73 by 12:33 p.m. ET, pushing Wall Street higher after President Donald Trump eased off threats related to Greenland and scrapped tariff threats against eight European nations. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq also nudged up, with the dollar weakening…
22 January 2026
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Morgan Stanley stock rises as Wall Street’s tariff-relief rally rolls on, Fed meeting ahead

Morgan Stanley stock rises as Wall Street’s tariff-relief rally rolls on, Fed meeting ahead

New York, Jan 22, 2026, 13:12 EST — Regular session Morgan Stanley shares climbed 1.2%, closing at $185.51 Thursday afternoon after fluctuating between $182.29 and $186.02 earlier in the session. The rally matched a wider Wall Street surge toward all-time highs after President Donald Trump eased off tariff threats related to a Greenland dispute, while investors absorbed fresh U.S. data.…
22 January 2026
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Home Depot (HD) stock price slips as housing contracts slump ahead of Fed week

Home Depot (HD) stock price slips as housing contracts slump ahead of Fed week

New York, Jan 22, 2026, 12:14 EST — Regular session Shares of Home Depot dipped Thursday, bucking the broader market’s upward push, as investors grappled with conflicting housing data and uncertainty over interest rate moves. By 12:14 p.m. EST, Home Depot (NYSE:HD) had slipped 0.2% to $383.98. The home-improvement chain often serves as a quick gauge of U.S. housing turnover…
22 January 2026
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Dow Jones futures edge higher after tariff U-turn; GDP and PCE inflation data ahead

Dow Jones futures edge higher after tariff U-turn; GDP and PCE inflation data ahead

New York, Jan 22, 2026, 06:08 ET — Premarket Dow Jones futures rose 61 points in early premarket action, hinting at a subdued start following a volatile two-day stretch for U.S. stocks. S&P 500 and Nasdaq futures edged up as well, with investors focused on Washington updates and the upcoming economic data. The Dow Jones Industrial Average surged 588.64 points,…
22 January 2026
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ASX 200 rebounds as jobs surprise lifts RBA hike bets; Santos leads energy

ASX 200 rebounds as jobs surprise lifts RBA hike bets; Santos leads energy

Sydney, Jan 22, 2026, 21:49 AEDT — Market closed Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 climbed 0.8% to close at 8,849 on Thursday, ending a three-day skid. Energy and banks pushed gains, while miners slipped 1.6%, weighed down by gold stocks. Santos rose roughly 5%, South32 also gained 5%, but Northern Star tumbled 8.8% after reporting weaker quarterly results. (ABC) The bounce counts…
22 January 2026
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ANZ share price edges up as Suncorp job-cut row flares; CPI and RBA meeting loom

ANZ share price edges up as Suncorp job-cut row flares; CPI and RBA meeting loom

Sydney, Jan 22, 2026, 17:49 AEDT — Market closed ANZ Group Holdings Limited (ANZ.AX) shares finished Thursday 0.6% higher at A$36.40, moving alongside gains in the wider banking sector despite mounting union backlash against planned layoffs at Suncorp Bank. (Investing) The S&P/ASX 200 closed up 0.8% at 8,849 points, boosted by gains in financial stocks after jobs data sparked fresh…
22 January 2026
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Macquarie shares jump on jobs shock and buyback extension — what to watch before the RBA meeting

Macquarie shares jump on jobs shock and buyback extension — what to watch before the RBA meeting

Sydney, Jan 22, 2026, 17:38 AEDT — Market closed. Macquarie Group shares ended a three-day losing streak on Thursday, climbing 2.4% to close at A$210.87. The uptick came as bank stocks gained ground following a better-than-expected jobs report. (StockAnalysis) The bounce is significant as MQG is back in play on the rate outlook. When investors bet on “higher rates for…
22 January 2026
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Gold breaks $4,800 as Trump tariff threat jolts markets; ASX extends selloff, Rio Tinto beats forecasts

Gold breaks $4,800 as Trump tariff threat jolts markets; ASX extends selloff, Rio Tinto beats forecasts

Sydney, Jan 22, 2026, 10:44 (AEDT) Australian shares ended Wednesday in the red while gold surged past $4,800 an ounce, setting a new record as traders prepared for fresh U.S. tariffs related to Greenland. The S&P/ASX 200 slipped 0.4% to close at 8,782. The Australian dollar held steady around 67.34 U.S. cents. Banks tumbled roughly 1.5%, hitting their lowest levels…
22 January 2026
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Dow Jones jumps 589 points as Trump backs off Greenland tariffs; futures edge up before PCE

Dow Jones jumps 589 points as Trump backs off Greenland tariffs; futures edge up before PCE

New York, Jan 21, 2026, 17:02 EST — After-hours The Dow Jones Industrial Average jumped 588.64 points, or 1.21%, on Wednesday, clawing back much of the previous day’s losses after President Donald Trump announced he would drop plans for Greenland-related tariffs on European allies. Dow futures edged up modestly in after-hours trading. Investopedia The rebound stood out since Tuesday’s sell-off…
21 January 2026
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Bitcoin price slips as bond rout and tariff threats squeeze crypto

Bitcoin price slips as bond rout and tariff threats squeeze crypto

New York, January 21, 2026, 14:04 EST — Regular session Bitcoin (BTC) slipped on Wednesday and stayed below $90,000 in U.S. trading. The cryptocurrency was down 1.1% at $88,466 by 2:04 p.m. EST, after swinging between $87,304 and $90,379. The slide keeps crypto tied to a wider risk-off move that hit stocks and long-dated bonds this week. President Donald Trump’s…
21 January 2026
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Trump’s Greenland tariff threat jolts Wall Street again as S&P 500’s biggest losers pile up

Trump’s Greenland tariff threat jolts Wall Street again as S&P 500’s biggest losers pile up

New York, January 21, 2026, 10:47 EST Wall Street clawed back some ground Wednesday following its steepest single-day drop in three months, as investors parsed President Donald Trump’s comments on Greenland and trade at Davos. By 9:38 a.m. ET, the Dow was up 0.42%, the S&P 500 had gained 0.40%, and the Nasdaq ticked 0.20% higher. Netflix, however, fell 4.2%…
21 January 2026
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Walmart stock price slips as tariff threats return and PhonePe IPO nod lands

Walmart stock price slips as tariff threats return and PhonePe IPO nod lands

New York, Jan 21, 2026, 10:59 ET — Regular session Walmart shares slipped 0.4% to $118.27 on Wednesday, marking another volatile day for major retailers. Investors weighed new U.S. tariff threats alongside a Reuters report scrutinizing Walmart’s investments in India. Policy risk is front and center. President Donald Trump announced a 10% import tariff starting Feb. 1 on products from…
21 January 2026
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Stock Market Today

  • Palantir Technologies Jumps 6.75% on Record Q4 Revenue and AI Demand
    February 3, 2026, 7:46 PM EST. Palantir Technologies surged 6.75% to $157.88 on Feb. 3, driven by record Q4 revenue growth and strong demand for its AI-powered data analytics platforms. The company reported a 70% year-over-year revenue increase, with U.S. commercial sales up 137%, challenging the view that Palantir relies heavily on government contracts. Trading volume soared to 111.3 million shares, nearly triple its average. Despite a broader market decline-S&P 500 down 0.85%, Nasdaq down 1.43%-Palantir benefited from bullish analyst upgrades and price targets reaching $235. Investors are now watching if the company can sustain its rapid growth through fiscal 2026 amid rising AI infrastructure spending pressures on peers like Microsoft and Oracle.
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