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Economic Trends News 21 January 2026 - 30 January 2026

Gold price tumbles nearly 9% after Warsh Fed pick; silver hit by record plunge

Gold price tumbles nearly 9% after Warsh Fed pick; silver hit by record plunge

Spot gold fell 8.9% to $4,915 an ounce in New York, heading for its steepest daily drop since 1983 after President Trump named Kevin Warsh as his pick for Federal Reserve chair. Silver plunged nearly 22% as the dollar strengthened and traders scaled back bets on U.S. rate cuts. Gold had reached a record above $5,500 just a day earlier. Markets now look to the Fed handover and upcoming U.S. economic data.
30 January 2026
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City Developments share price slips after MAS flags upside inflation risks; Feb 27 results in focus

City Developments share price slips after MAS flags upside inflation risks; Feb 27 results in focus

City Developments Limited fell 0.4% to S$9.30 in Thursday afternoon trading, with volume at 1.6 million shares. The move followed the Monetary Authority of Singapore’s decision to keep policy steady but warn of rising inflation risks. Investors are awaiting CDL’s FY2025 results, set for release on Feb. 27.
29 January 2026
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Haleon share price braces for Monday trade after Barclays upgrade puts U.S. recovery in the spotlight

Haleon share price braces for Monday trade after Barclays upgrade puts U.S. recovery in the spotlight

London, Jan 25, 2026, 08:58 (GMT) — Market closed Haleon shares ended Friday 0.45% higher at 379.8 pence in London, following a ratings upgrade from Barclays. The new stance sets the stage for Monday’s trading to put the call to the test. Over in New York, Haleon’s ADRs also climbed, closing up 0.38% at $10.50. (Investing.com) The upgrade is significant since Haleon’s U.S. operations have long been a headache for investors. Signs of stability in the U.S. segment shift the narrative ahead of the earnings season. Haleon plans to release its full-year 2025 results on Feb. 25, per the company’s
25 January 2026
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Freeport-McMoRan stock jumps again as Grasberg restart timeline comes into focus

Freeport-McMoRan stock jumps again as Grasberg restart timeline comes into focus

New York, Jan 23, 2026, 19:56 EST — After-hours Freeport-McMoRan shares climbed 2.65% on Friday, closing at $60.41. The copper miner edged closer to its recent highs as investors weighed fresh guidance and repair plans for its Grasberg mine in Indonesia. (Freeport-McMoRan Investors) This move is crucial since Freeport’s 2026 outlook depends heavily on the pace of Grasberg’s underground output recovery. Traders have lately viewed copper as a play on growth, supply constraints, and U.S. policy shifts. Much of Freeport’s planned metal sales are stacked in the second half of the year, leaving little margin for delay. Freeport reported Thursday
24 January 2026
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BHP stock slips as China iron ore curbs and copper swings set up the next trade

BHP stock slips as China iron ore curbs and copper swings set up the next trade

New York, Jan 23, 2026, 00:49 EST — Market closed. BHP Group’s U.S.-listed shares slipped Thursday amid fresh signs of strain in China’s iron ore supply chain and another volatile day for metals. The stock draws attention as iron ore cash flow continues to back BHP’s major investments. If China expands purchase limits or applies deeper discounts, the impact on earnings estimates could surface quickly, just as positioning begins to adjust before results. Copper hasn’t exactly brought calm. Its price swings have been volatile enough to shake the entire sector, with BHP caught in the middle as it pushes hard
23 January 2026
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Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

Stock Market Today 23.01.2026

LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: January 23, 2026, 12:00 AM ESTUpdated: January 23, 2026, 11:59 PM EST MillerKnoll (MLKN) Seen Undervalued Amid Design Strategy Shift and Mixed Share Performance January 23, 2026, 11:50 PM EST. MillerKnoll's shares closed at $19.59, with a 9.3% decline over the past year despite an 8.2% rise in the last 30 days. The company is focusing on a broader design identity post the Herman Miller and Knoll merger, impacting investor sentiment. A Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) analysis values the stock at $26.44, indicating a 25.9% undervaluation compared to current levels. MillerKnoll's latest free cash flow stands at
23 January 2026
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Silver price today hits fresh record above $96 as dollar slips and Fed meeting looms

Silver price today hits fresh record above $96 as dollar slips and Fed meeting looms

New York, Jan 22, 2026, 13:53 EST — Regular session Spot silver surged to a new all-time peak on Thursday, climbing 3.5% to $96.45 an ounce by 12:50 p.m. ET after hitting $96.51 earlier. Gold broke past $4,900, while platinum also set a record as the dollar index dropped 0.4%. Nikos Tzabouras, senior market analyst at Tradu, noted it “still benefits from safe-haven flows and dollar weakness.” (Reuters) Silver remains caught in choppy waters, attracting both quick traders and longer-term holders. On many desks, the focus isn’t jewelry demand but rather rates, the dollar, and how much risk investors are
22 January 2026
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Bandhan Bank Q3 results: Profit rebounds as bad loans ease — the numbers markets will read

Bandhan Bank Q3 results: Profit rebounds as bad loans ease — the numbers markets will read

KOLKATA, Jan 22, 2026, 16:26 IST Bandhan Bank posted a December-quarter net profit of 2.06 billion rupees, marking an 84% jump from the prior quarter but falling 52% compared to the same period last year. The bank’s asset quality showed signs of improvement alongside loan growth. Shares gained 3.3% on Thursday. (scanx.trade) These figures are crucial as Bandhan works to stabilize earnings following a sluggish September quarter, where profit dropped to 112 crore rupees and margins narrowed. Investors are closely tracking if the bank’s shift toward secured lending is beginning to impact credit metrics. (Bandhan Bank) Brokerage estimates collected by
22 January 2026
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Home Depot stock price jumps 2.5% as tariff fears cool — what’s next for HD shares

Home Depot stock price jumps 2.5% as tariff fears cool — what’s next for HD shares

NEW YORK, Jan 21, 2026, 20:49 EST — The market has closed. Home Depot’s stock climbed 2.54% on Wednesday, closing at $384.64 following a choppy two-day run for the home-improvement giant. (Yahoo Finance) This matters because Home Depot stands at the crossroads of the two forces steering tape action this week: trade-policy news and the interest-rate trajectory that shapes housing and major renovation spending. Its next key moment comes Feb. 24, when the company will release fourth-quarter earnings. (Home Depot Investor Relations) Sentiment turned sharply on Tuesday. Home Depot dipped 1.33% to $375.11 after the previous session, yet it outperformed
22 January 2026
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Canada debt survey: 71% expect cost of living to worsen in 2026, MNP index shows

Canada debt survey: 71% expect cost of living to worsen in 2026, MNP index shows

Toronto, January 21, 2026, 06:42 EST Canadians are heading into 2026 bracing for tougher times, with 71% expecting their cost-of-living pressures to worsen, according to the latest Consumer Debt Index from insolvency firm MNP. The data also revealed that 41% are just $200 away from missing bill payments—a state the report terms “financial insolvency.” Nearly 60% responded by taking action, while about a third chose to avoid the problem altogether. “Sustained financial pressure is prompting both decisive action and withdrawal among Canadians,” said Grant Bazian, president of MNP LTD. (MoneySense) The timing is crucial. As the year begins, households are
21 January 2026
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Stock Market Today

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.
Corning stock hits first record close since 2000 as jobs, CPI data loom

Corning stock hits first record close since 2000 as jobs, CPI data loom

7 February 2026
Corning shares surged 8.3% to $122.16 Friday, their highest close since the dot-com era, after Meta agreed to buy up to $6 billion in fiber-optic cables. The stock is up 40% since late 2025, fueled by strong first-quarter guidance and AI data-center demand. Insiders sold shares following the rally, SEC filings show. Investors await next week’s U.S. jobs and inflation data for rate signals.
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