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Federal Reserve News 28 January 2026

Dow Jones today: Dow hovers near 49,000 as Fed decision and mega-cap earnings loom

Dow Jones today: Dow hovers near 49,000 as Fed decision and mega-cap earnings loom

NEW YORK, Jan 28, 2026, 10:26 (EST) — Regular session The Dow Jones Industrial Average (.DJI) held steady on Wednesday morning, lingering near 49,000 as traders eyed the Federal Reserve and a flurry of late-day earnings reports from major companies. By 10:26 a.m. EST, the blue-chip index dipped 3.56 points, or 0.01%, to 48,999.85. Meanwhile, the S&P 500 inched up 0.16%, and the Nasdaq climbed 0.39%. (Investing.com) The Dow stumbled even as the S&P 500 briefly cleared 7,000—a milestone that’s taken on a life of its own as a trading cue. Chip stocks rallied, buoyed by upbeat reports from ASML
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Bitcoin price nears $90,000 again as Fed decision looms and ETF flows flip

Bitcoin price nears $90,000 again as Fed decision looms and ETF flows flip

NEW YORK, Jan 28, 2026, 10:28 EST — Regular session Bitcoin climbed 1.6% to $89,075 Wednesday, recovering from an intraday dip to $87,271 and a brief surge above $90,000 in early U.S. trading. Ether jumped 2.9% to $2,998. The shift happened as traders zeroed in on the Federal Reserve’s rate decision set for 2 p.m. EST, with Chair Jerome Powell’s news conference scheduled 30 minutes afterward. Seema Shah, chief global strategist at Principal Asset Management, commented there was “no urgency to lower rates aggressively.” (Reuters) A weaker dollar has kept crypto in focus, despite bitcoin’s struggle to stay above $90,000.
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Silver price near $113 as Fed decision looms; SLV edges up in New York trade

Silver price near $113 as Fed decision looms; SLV edges up in New York trade

NEW YORK, Jan 28, 2026, 10:27 EST — Regular session Spot silver rose $0.81, or 0.7%, hitting $112.90 an ounce in early U.S. trading Wednesday, after fluctuating between $110.59 and $116.24 during the session. (Kitco) The next test is coming quickly. The metal’s been trading like a macro play, twitching with every twist in the dollar and shifts in U.S. rate expectations. Traders are holding light positions ahead of the Fed. The softer dollar has driven the surge. “The rally in the precious metals has really taken on a life of its own,” said Peter Grant, vice president and senior
28 January 2026
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Nvidia stock up early after Reuters report on China H200 approvals, with Fed decision ahead

Nvidia stock up early after Reuters report on China H200 approvals, with Fed decision ahead

New York, Jan 28, 2026, 09:32 EST — Regular session NVIDIA Corp shares rose 1.1% to $188.52 in early Wednesday trading, extending gains in chip stocks. Advanced Micro Devices ticked up 0.3%, Broadcom surged 2.4%, and the VanEck Semiconductor ETF gained 2.1%. Investors are closely watching Nvidia’s revenue exposure in China amid shifting export rules, trying to assess whether the AI spending boom can keep up its pace. This development carries weight in that context. Today, macro shifts and megacap news are enough to shake the whole sector. Nvidia frequently acts as a proxy for the “AI trade,” even when
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Wall Street’s Fed Day: US stock futures rise as traders eye today’s economic calendar and Big Tech earnings

Wall Street’s Fed Day: US stock futures rise as traders eye today’s economic calendar and Big Tech earnings

New York, Jan 28, 2026, 06:45 EST — Premarket U.S. stock index futures ticked higher early Wednesday, with chipmakers pushing the gains as traders braced for a Federal Reserve announcement and a packed earnings calendar. By 5:40 a.m. ET, S&P 500 E-minis were up 0.36%, Nasdaq 100 E-minis climbed 0.9%, and Dow E-minis inched 0.06% higher. Nvidia added 1.7%, Intel jumped 6.6%, and Seagate surged 11.3%. Texas Instruments also rose after delivering a strong outlook. (Reuters) Futures climbed after a choppy session Tuesday on Wall Street. The S&P 500 hit a record closing high, despite the Dow slipping 0.83%, weighed
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Mortgage rates today hover near 6% ahead of Fed decision as housing stocks wobble

Mortgage rates today hover near 6% ahead of Fed decision as housing stocks wobble

New York, Jan 28, 2026, 06:24 (EST) — Premarket Mortgage rates hovered close to recent lows early Wednesday. Zillow showed a 30-year fixed rate at 5.99%, while the 15-year fixed came in at 5.375%. (Zillow) Here’s why this matters now: mortgage rates remain the key driver of U.S. housing demand. Even small shifts can alter who qualifies, affect how much buyers can afford, and influence whether potential sellers decide to hold off. The impact hits markets too. As rates slide lower, lenders and homebuilders usually catch a boost. But once rates climb again, the trade can reverse sharply—especially right before
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Silver price today: XAG/USD near $113 after record run as Fed decision looms

Silver price today: XAG/USD near $113 after record run as Fed decision looms

New York, January 28, 2026, 06:20 (EST) — Premarket Spot silver, which reflects the cash price for immediate delivery, slipped 0.2% to $112.82 an ounce early Wednesday, holding close to Monday’s peak of $117.69. The dip happened while gold surged to new highs, leaving the broader metals market jittery. (Reuters) Silver’s surge has closely followed the dollar’s decline. The dollar index lingered near its lowest point in four years, with one strategist labeling the situation a “crisis of confidence” in the U.S. currency after President Donald Trump dismissed concerns over the slide. (Reuters) The Federal Reserve is set to unveil
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Bitcoin price nears $90,000 again as Fed decision looms and ETF flows swing

Bitcoin price nears $90,000 again as Fed decision looms and ETF flows swing

NEW YORK, Jan 28, 2026, 06:26 EST — Premarket Bitcoin climbed 1.8%, reaching $89,259 by 6:26 a.m. EST Wednesday. It fluctuated between $87,271 and $89,407 in the previous 24 hours. The shift left the world’s biggest cryptocurrency closely linked to wider macro bets, as traders prepared for a Federal Reserve decision amid a dollar that’s been volatile. (Reuters) The Fed is widely expected to hold rates steady, marking a pause following last year’s cuts amid divisions among policymakers over the need for further easing. “Given the strength of the U.S. economy … there is no urgency to lower rates aggressively,”
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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. “Any one of the candidates … will probably be less resistant than Powell to Trump’s demands,” said WisdomTree commodities strategist Nitesh Shah, following President Donald Trump’s announcement that he will soon pick a Fed chair. (Reuters) Timing is key. The
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S&P 500 futures edge up before Fed decision as Texas Instruments pops on AI data-center demand

S&P 500 futures edge up before Fed decision as Texas Instruments pops on AI data-center demand

New York, Jan 28, 2026, 06:10 EST — Premarket U.S. stock index futures climbed in early premarket trading Wednesday as investors prepared for the Federal Reserve’s policy announcement and a fresh batch of megacap earnings reports. S&P 500 futures rose 0.32%, Nasdaq 100 futures advanced 0.72%, while Dow futures ticked up 0.10%. (markets.businessinsider.com) The Fed is set to hold rates steady, but traders are scouring for clues on how much leeway policymakers might have to cut later this year. Right now, the benchmark federal funds rate sits between 3.50% and 3.75%. (Investopedia) Wall Street starts the day with the S&P
28 January 2026
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Dow Jones today: Dow futures inch up as Fed decision and Big Tech earnings loom

Dow Jones today: Dow futures inch up as Fed decision and Big Tech earnings loom

New York, Jan 28, 2026, 06:00 EST — Premarket Dow Jones Industrial Average futures climbed roughly 30 points early Wednesday, while S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 futures showed modest gains. These contracts, traded outside normal sessions, often signal possible market openings. (Investing.com) The Federal Reserve wraps up its two-day meeting Wednesday, with markets almost fully expecting no rate change. According to CME FedWatch, the odds of a hold stand near 97%, based on fed funds futures. Investors now look for clues on the Fed’s next moves and whether new doubts about its independence muddy the outlook. (Reuters) Healthcare is dragging
28 January 2026
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Gold breaks $5,300 as dollar hits 4-year low; mining stocks jump ahead of Fed call

Gold breaks $5,300 as dollar hits 4-year low; mining stocks jump ahead of Fed call

LONDON, Jan 28, 2026, 09:11 GMT Gold broke through $5,300 for the first time on Wednesday as the dollar slid to near four-year lows after President Donald Trump called its value “great” and said he would soon name his pick to head the Federal Reserve. Spot gold rose 2.3% to $5,305.65 an ounce by 0832 GMT, after a record $5,311.31; U.S. February futures climbed 4.3% to $5,301.90. OANDA’s Kelvin Wong pointed to a “very strong” inverse link to the dollar, while Tastylive’s Ilya Spivak said markets were “getting defensive” ahead of Chair Jerome Powell, with the Fed expected to hold
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Stock Market Today

Carvana stock jumps 5% to $403.67 — here’s what CVNA traders are watching next

Carvana stock jumps 5% to $403.67 — here’s what CVNA traders are watching next

7 February 2026
Carvana shares rose 5.21% Friday to $403.67, rebounding after recent volatility sparked by a short-seller report from Gotham City Research. The company denied allegations of overstated earnings and undisclosed ties to DriveTime. Carvana will report Q4 and full-year 2025 results after markets close on Feb. 18. The January U.S. CPI report is scheduled for Feb. 13.
Confluent stock hugs IBM’s $31 bid — here’s what investors watch next week

Confluent stock hugs IBM’s $31 bid — here’s what investors watch next week

7 February 2026
Confluent shares closed at $30.57 Friday, 43 cents below IBM’s $31-per-share cash offer, ahead of key events next week. The company will report earnings Feb. 11 without a call or outlook, and shareholders vote on the merger Feb. 12. Confluent disclosed 17 demand letters and two lawsuits over proxy disclosures but denies wrongdoing. The IBM deal values Confluent at $11 billion.
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