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Federal Reserve News 25 January 2026

Utilities stocks slip ahead of Fed decision as Winter Storm Fern tests the grid

Utilities stocks slip ahead of Fed decision as Winter Storm Fern tests the grid

U.S. utility stocks fell Friday, with the Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund down 0.35% to $42.56. Over 850,000 customers remained without power Sunday as outages spread and PJM Interconnection raised its demand forecast to a record 147.2 GW. The Department of Energy issued emergency orders for Texas and PJM grids. The Federal Reserve is expected to keep rates unchanged at its meeting Jan. 27–28.
25 January 2026
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Why U.S. real estate stocks could swing Monday: XLRE, VNQ and the Fed week ahead

Why U.S. real estate stocks could swing Monday: XLRE, VNQ and the Fed week ahead

U.S. real estate shares closed slightly higher Friday, with XLRE up 0.3% at $41.25 and VNQ up 0.2% at $90.54. Treasury yields slipped, the 10-year note falling to about 4.23%. S&P Global’s flash composite PMI held at 52.8, while the University of Michigan’s consumer sentiment index rose to 56.4. Investors await Monday’s bond market open and Wednesday’s Fed policy decision.
25 January 2026
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Basic materials stocks close near a one-year high — what could move XLB in Fed week

Basic materials stocks close near a one-year high — what could move XLB in Fed week

The Materials Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLB) closed Friday up 0.9% at $49.97, near a 52-week high, as metals surged and rare earths policy drew focus. The Trump administration will acquire a 10% stake in USA Rare Earth via a $1.6 billion deal, with an announcement set for Monday. The Fed meets Jan. 27–28, and China’s PMI data is due Jan. 31.
25 January 2026
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First Citizens BancShares stock price dives as interest-income outlook bites, with Fed week ahead

First Citizens BancShares stock price dives as interest-income outlook bites, with Fed week ahead

First Citizens BancShares shares fell 8.49% Friday to $2,016.56 after the bank forecast 2026 net interest income below analyst estimates. The KBW Nasdaq Regional Banking Index dropped about 3%. CFO Craig Nix cited “declining yield despite asset growth.” Investors are watching the Fed’s decision and U.S. inflation data this week for signals on interest rates.
25 January 2026
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XRP price slides on weekend trade as Fed week and SEC shift come into focus

XRP price slides on weekend trade as Fed week and SEC shift come into focus

XRP fell nearly 4% to around $1.84 over the weekend, outpacing declines in bitcoin and ether ahead of the Federal Reserve’s policy meeting. U.S. markets remained closed, leaving crypto trading uneven. The SEC dropped its case against Gemini’s lending program Friday, but regulatory uncertainty continues to weigh on XRP. The Fed’s next statement is set for Wednesday afternoon.
25 January 2026
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Dow Jones falls again before Fed week as tariff talk flares and earnings pile up

Dow Jones falls again before Fed week as tariff talk flares and earnings pile up

The Dow fell 0.6% Friday to 49,098.71, down 0.5% for the week, as Goldman Sachs and Caterpillar led declines. Tech stocks rose, but Intel dropped sharply after a revenue warning. The Federal Reserve meets Jan. 27-28, with rates expected to hold steady. Trade tensions and a looming government funding fight add to market uncertainty.
25 January 2026
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Bitcoin price today: BTC slips to $87,800 as ETF outflows and Fed week loom

Bitcoin price today: BTC slips to $87,800 as ETF outflows and Fed week loom

Bitcoin fell 1.6% to $87,792 on Sunday as U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs posted $103.57 million in outflows Jan. 23, marking five straight days of redemptions totaling $1.72 billion. Ether dropped 2.6% to $2,999. The Federal Reserve’s policy decision Wednesday and delayed U.S. economic data are in focus. The SEC dropped its case against Gemini’s crypto lending program after investors were repaid.
25 January 2026
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Alibaba stock price slips after AI-chip headlines; BABA traders turn to Fed week

Alibaba stock price slips after AI-chip headlines; BABA traders turn to Fed week

Alibaba’s U.S.-listed shares fell 2.2% to $173.23 Friday, while its Hong Kong stock closed up 2.25%. Traders reacted to reports that Chinese tech firms can order Nvidia’s H200 AI chips and to Alibaba Cloud’s new partner incentives. Bloomberg reported Alibaba plans to take its AI chip unit public. Investors await the U.S. Fed’s rate decision on Jan. 28.
25 January 2026
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Bank of America stock heads into Fed week after Friday slide — what to watch Monday

Bank of America stock heads into Fed week after Friday slide — what to watch Monday

Bank of America shares fell 1.4% to $51.72 Friday, underperforming a flat S&P 500. A new SEC filing showed the bank is offering fixed-rate callable notes maturing in 2038 with a 5.05% coupon. The KBW Nasdaq Regional Banking Index dropped 3% after First Citizens BancShares warned of weaker 2026 net interest income. Investors are watching the Federal Reserve’s policy meeting next week.
25 January 2026
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Micron stock hovers near $400 as Intel flags memory cost pressure; Fed decision next

Micron stock hovers near $400 as Intel flags memory cost pressure; Fed decision next

Micron Technology shares closed up 0.5% at $399.65 Friday, trading near $400 as memory prices and supply shortages drove market moves. Intel stock fell after warning of rising component costs, including memory. Micron reported fiscal Q1 revenue of $13.64 billion and guided Q2 to $18.70 billion. Investors are watching high-bandwidth memory demand and upcoming earnings from major tech firms.
25 January 2026
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Johnson & Johnson stock ends higher; what to watch for JNJ price after Fed week and talc risk

Johnson & Johnson stock ends higher; what to watch for JNJ price after Fed week and talc risk

Johnson & Johnson shares rose 0.76% to $220.14 at Friday’s close, outpacing other major pharma stocks. The company reaffirmed its 2026 sales and profit targets after posting Q4 sales of $24.6 billion and adjusted EPS of $2.46. Legal risks remain as a special master recommended expert testimony in federal talc lawsuits. Investors await the Federal Reserve’s rate decision on Wednesday.
25 January 2026
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Visa stock price holds near $326 as earnings week and the Fed loom

Visa stock price holds near $326 as earnings week and the Fed loom

Visa shares closed down 0.06% at $326.18 Friday, trading about 13% below their 52-week high. The company will report fiscal first-quarter results after markets close Jan. 29, with its annual meeting set for Jan. 27. The Fed meets Jan. 27-28, and Mastercard and American Express will also release earnings this week. The BEA has delayed key economic data releases until Feb. 20.
25 January 2026
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Berkshire Hathaway stock price slips below $480 before Fed week — what to watch for BRK.B

Berkshire Hathaway stock price slips below $480 before Fed week — what to watch for BRK.B

Berkshire Hathaway’s Class B shares fell 1.14% to $478.97 Friday, with trading volume topping 5.4 million. The drop came ahead of a key Fed rate decision and a week packed with tech earnings. Kraft Heinz, partly owned by Berkshire, rose 2% to $23.20. Warren Buffett stepped down as CEO Jan. 1, with Greg Abel taking over; Buffett remains chairman.
25 January 2026
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Nvidia stock price in focus: CEO’s China trip and Fed week loom after Friday bounce

Nvidia stock price in focus: CEO’s China trip and Fed week loom after Friday bounce

Nvidia shares rose 1.5% to $187.67 Friday as CEO Jensen Huang visited Shanghai amid uncertainty over H200 AI chip access to China. The company reported director Persis Drell’s immediate resignation from the board. Chinese regulators reportedly signaled to tech giants to prepare for H200 orders. The Federal Reserve decision and major tech earnings loom this week.
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Stock Market Today

AstraZeneca stock price: What could move AZN next week as earnings loom

AstraZeneca stock price: What could move AZN next week as earnings loom

7 February 2026
AstraZeneca shares rose Friday, closing at $193.03 in New York, up 3.1%, and 14,104p in London, up 0.9%. The company reports full-year and Q4 2025 results Tuesday, with investors focused on 2026 guidance. The FDA this week issued a complete response letter for a subcutaneous Saphnelo filing, while granting Priority Review to Datroway for breast cancer. AstraZeneca recently shifted its primary U.S. listing to the NYSE.
Toyota stock price rises on CEO shake-up and higher profit outlook as buyout deadline nears

Toyota stock price rises on CEO shake-up and higher profit outlook as buyout deadline nears

7 February 2026
Toyota shares rose 2% to 3,780 yen Friday after the company raised its full-year profit forecast and announced CFO Kenta Kon will replace CEO Koji Sato on April 1. Third-quarter net revenues climbed 6.8% to 38.087 trillion yen, but North America posted a 5.6 billion yen operating loss. Toyota’s U.S. ADRs closed up 2.9%. The tender offer for Toyota Industries shares closes Feb. 12.
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