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Federal Reserve News 23 January 2026 - 24 January 2026

Wells Fargo stock slips into the weekend as fresh SEC filings and Fed week loom

Wells Fargo stock slips into the weekend as fresh SEC filings and Fed week loom

Wells Fargo shares fell 1.23% to $86.96 Friday, closing about 11% below their January peak. The bank outlined a proposed $110 million settlement in a shareholder lawsuit tied to mortgage and hiring practices, pending court approval. Wells Fargo also issued $8 billion in new notes across four maturities. The KBW Nasdaq Regional Banking Index dropped 3%.
24 January 2026
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Morgan Stanley stock (NYSE: MS) slips 2% into the weekend as Fed week looms

Morgan Stanley stock (NYSE: MS) slips 2% into the weekend as Fed week looms

Morgan Stanley shares fell 2.2% to $179 Friday, tracking declines at other major banks ahead of the Federal Reserve’s policy meeting next week. The Dow lost 0.58%, while the S&P 500 was flat and the Nasdaq rose 0.28%. Morgan Stanley is among banks in talks for lead roles on a potential SpaceX IPO, according to sources. Bank of America raised its price target on Morgan Stanley to $220.
24 January 2026
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KLA stock price closes higher into weekend as KLAC heads for Fed decision and Jan. 29 earnings

KLA stock price closes higher into weekend as KLAC heads for Fed decision and Jan. 29 earnings

KLA shares rose 0.8% to $1,512.78 Friday, rebounding from session lows, while Applied Materials gained and Lam Research fell. Investors await the Federal Reserve’s Jan. 27-28 meeting and KLA’s earnings report on Jan. 29. The Dow dropped 0.58% and Intel slid 17% after a weak forecast. About 20% of S&P 500 companies report earnings next week.
24 January 2026
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Bank of America stock price slides into the weekend as bank shares sink; Fed decision and 10% card-rate cap watched

Bank of America stock price slides into the weekend as bank shares sink; Fed decision and 10% card-rate cap watched

Bank of America shares fell 1.4% to $51.72 Friday, part of a sharp selloff in U.S. bank stocks after First Citizens forecast lower net interest income for 2026. The KBE bank ETF dropped over 3%. Investors await next week’s Fed decision and details on a proposed 10% cap on credit-card rates. JPMorgan, Wells Fargo, and Citigroup also declined.
24 January 2026
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Visa stock barely budges after hours — earnings and the Fed now set the next move

Visa stock barely budges after hours — earnings and the Fed now set the next move

Visa shares slipped 0.06% to $326.18 Friday and were little changed after hours, ahead of its Jan. 29 earnings release. About 5.7 million shares changed hands. Investors are watching the Federal Reserve’s Jan. 28 policy decision, which could impact rate-sensitive financials. U.S. consumer spending and sentiment both showed modest gains in recent data.
24 January 2026
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Salesforce stock holds near $228 after MuleSoft AI-agent update as Fed decision nears

Salesforce stock holds near $228 after MuleSoft AI-agent update as Fed decision nears

Salesforce shares closed at $228.05, down 0.02%, and were flat after hours Friday as the company launched new MuleSoft tools to track AI agents across major cloud platforms. A regulatory filing showed President Srinivas Tallapragada sold 657 shares at $228.09 each for tax purposes. Investors are watching Monday’s open and the upcoming Fed decision for signals on software stocks.
24 January 2026
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Robinhood stock in focus after hours as “Retail Kings” ETF debut collides with Fed week ahead

Robinhood stock in focus after hours as “Retail Kings” ETF debut collides with Fed week ahead

Robinhood shares rose 0.7% to $106.99 in after-hours trading Friday, with volume near 17.6 million shares. The new Defiance Retail Kings ETF launched with Robinhood among its initial holdings. Investors are watching for the Fed’s Jan. 27-28 meeting and Robinhood’s Feb. 10 earnings report. Peers ended mixed, with Coinbase down 2.8% and Interactive Brokers up 0.5%.
24 January 2026
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Goldman Sachs stock slides nearly 4% as CEO Solomon pay hits $47 million and Fed week looms

Goldman Sachs stock slides nearly 4% as CEO Solomon pay hits $47 million and Fed week looms

Goldman Sachs shares fell 3.7% Friday, closing at $918.88 in after-hours trading, outpacing declines in the U.S. banking sector. A filing showed CEO David Solomon’s 2025 pay rose to $47 million, mostly in performance-based stock. First Citizens BancShares warned on 2026 net interest income, pressuring regional banks. Investors await a Fed decision and major earnings reports next week.
24 January 2026
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JPMorgan Chase stock drops nearly 2% as lawsuit noise builds and Fed week looms

JPMorgan Chase stock drops nearly 2% as lawsuit noise builds and Fed week looms

JPMorgan Chase shares fell 1.95% Friday to $297.72, slipping another 0.07% after hours. Former President Donald Trump sued the bank and CEO Jamie Dimon in Florida, alleging political “debanking.” JPMorgan disclosed Dimon’s 2025 pay rose 10.3% to $43 million. Bank stocks broadly declined as rate concerns and legal risks weighed on the sector.
24 January 2026
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Dow Jones today: Intel’s warning knocks the Dow as traders line up Fed week and Big Tech earnings

Dow Jones today: Intel’s warning knocks the Dow as traders line up Fed week and Big Tech earnings

The Dow fell 288.51 points, or 0.58%, to 49,095.50 Friday after Intel’s weak outlook pressured the index. The S&P 500 edged up 0.03%, while the Nasdaq gained 0.27%. Investors shifted to safe havens as tariff news and earnings jitters fueled volatility. Next week brings a Fed rate decision and key tech earnings.
23 January 2026
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Broadcom stock slips (AVGO) after Intel’s forecast shakes chip mood; Fed and Big Tech earnings ahead

Broadcom stock slips (AVGO) after Intel’s forecast shakes chip mood; Fed and Big Tech earnings ahead

Broadcom shares fell 1.7% to $320.05 in after-hours trading Friday, tracking declines in chip stocks after Intel’s weak outlook. The U.S. government announced a new procurement deal offering federal agencies discounts of up to 64% on Broadcom’s VMware software through May 2027. Investors are watching for further moves as tech earnings and macroeconomic data approach next week.
23 January 2026
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PNC stock price slips as regional banks slide — bond sale and Fed week loom

PNC stock price slips as regional banks slide — bond sale and Fed week loom

PNC shares fell 1.4% to $218.91 by Friday afternoon, tracking a broader 3% drop in regional bank stocks. A filing showed PNC plans to raise $1.5 billion in subordinated notes due 2041 and $1.5 billion in senior notes due 2029. Investors are watching next week’s Federal Reserve meeting and bank guidance on net interest income. First Citizens BancShares shares dropped 8% after warning of weaker net interest income for 2026.
23 January 2026
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USB stock falls today as bank sector slides; U.S. Bancorp bond sale and Fed week in focus

USB stock falls today as bank sector slides; U.S. Bancorp bond sale and Fed week in focus

U.S. Bancorp shares fell 1.1% to $55.58 Friday afternoon, tracking a 3% drop in the SPDR S&P Bank ETF as regional banks slid after First Citizens BancShares’ weak outlook. The lender priced $2.25 billion in fixed-to-floating senior notes this week. Investors are focused on next week’s Federal Reserve meeting and its impact on bank margins. Wells Fargo, Bank of America, and JPMorgan also declined in afternoon trading.
23 January 2026
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Broadcom stock slides as Intel shock ripples through chips ahead of Fed decision

Broadcom stock slides as Intel shock ripples through chips ahead of Fed decision

Broadcom shares fell 1.6% to $320.14 Friday as chip stocks slid, following Intel’s sharp warning on data center demand. About 22.2 million Broadcom shares traded, with the price swinging between $314.19 and $326.90. Investors are watching next week’s Fed rate decision and major tech earnings. Broadcom announced a new U.S. government software contract this week.
23 January 2026
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XRP price today holds near $2 as Binance widens Ripple’s RLUSD rollout and Fed week looms

XRP price today holds near $2 as Binance widens Ripple’s RLUSD rollout and Fed week looms

XRP traded near $1.95 Friday, up 1.32% in 24 hours, with $2.25 billion in volume, but down 4.74% for the week, Binance data showed. Binance expanded Ripple USD (RLUSD) services, adding new trading pairs and zero-fee promotions. BitGo’s IPO in New York valued the crypto custodian at $2.59 billion after shares surged 24.6%. Traders await next week’s Federal Reserve meeting as the main risk event.
23 January 2026
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Goldman Sachs stock drops nearly 3% as Intel rout hits risk mood; GS investors eye Fed next week

Goldman Sachs stock drops nearly 3% as Intel rout hits risk mood; GS investors eye Fed next week

Goldman Sachs shares fell 2.9% to $927.27 Friday morning, dragging the Dow lower by about 204 points alongside American Express. The drop followed a wider market stumble after Intel’s weak outlook and tariff concerns. Goldman recently raised $2.8 billion for a new co-investment fund and hiked its 2026 gold price target to $5,400 an ounce. Investors await the Federal Reserve’s policy decision on January 28.
23 January 2026
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Stock Market Today

Oil stocks jump on Iran risk lift for crude — what to watch before Monday

Oil stocks jump on Iran risk lift for crude — what to watch before Monday

7 February 2026
U.S. oil stocks surged Friday as crude prices rose on renewed Middle East tensions. Exxon Mobil gained 2.0%, ConocoPhillips 2.5%, and Occidental Petroleum 2.7%. Refiners rallied after a national union deal eased strike risk, though BP’s Whiting plant faces a local dispute. Brent settled at $68.05 a barrel, up 0.74%.
Silver price rebound masks fresh stress after CME lifts margins again

Silver price rebound masks fresh stress after CME lifts margins again

7 February 2026
Spot silver surged 8.6% to $77.33 an ounce Friday after dropping below $65, but still lost over 8.7% for the week. CME Group raised margin requirements for COMEX silver futures to 18% from 15%, effective after Feb. 6. China’s UBS SDIC Silver Futures Fund hit its 10% down limit for a fifth session. Traders await key U.S. jobs and inflation data next week.
Gold price near $5,000: China keeps buying as CME margin hikes raise the stakes

Gold price near $5,000: China keeps buying as CME margin hikes raise the stakes

7 February 2026
China’s central bank raised gold reserves for a 15th month in January, reaching 74.19 million ounces worth $369.58 billion. Gold prices swung sharply, hitting a record near $5,600 before dropping to $4,403.24. CME Group hiked COMEX gold futures margins to 9% after recent volatility. U.S. jobs and inflation data are due next week after a delay.
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