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EPA:BNP News 1 January 2026 - 24 January 2026

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 also soared, hitting a record $4,988.17, while platinum set another fresh high. “Silver should continue to benefit from many of the same forces supporting gold investment demand,” said Philip Newman, director at Metals Focus. (Investing.com Australia) Markets remain closed for
24 January 2026
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Oil price forecast 2026: Brent eyed near $55 early as supply glut tests OPEC+ resolve

Oil price forecast 2026: Brent eyed near $55 early as supply glut tests OPEC+ resolve

NEW YORK, January 1, 2026, 15:08 ET Brent crude is expected to slide toward $55 a barrel in early 2026 as analysts warn that supply will outpace demand after oil posted its steepest annual fall since 2020. The forecast matters as governments and central banks start the year watching energy costs for inflation, while producers weigh drilling plans and hedging strategies for 2026. Traders are also looking to OPEC+ for direction ahead of a January 4 meeting, with the group’s next policy move seen as pivotal if prices drift into the low $50s. Brent futures settled at $60.85 a barrel
1 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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