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Federal Reserve News 15 January 2026 - 16 January 2026

Silver price today falls back under $90 after record run as traders brace for Fed

Silver price today falls back under $90 after record run as traders brace for Fed

New York, January 16, 2026, 17:11 (EST) — After-hours Silver prices slid on Friday, cooling after a run that pushed the metal to fresh records this week. The pullback left silver trading back under $90 an ounce into the U.S. holiday weekend. Spot silver was down 2.9% at $89.65 an ounce by early afternoon New York time, but it was still up more than 12% for the week after touching an all-time high of $93.57 in the prior session. “It’s a general retreat in the commodity complex after weeks of aggressive gains, with some profit-taking,” said Edward Meir at Marex.
16 January 2026
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Dow Jones slips into long weekend as earnings and Fed bets tighten

Dow Jones slips into long weekend as earnings and Fed bets tighten

New York, Jan 16, 2026, 17:04 EST — After-hours The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 83.11 points, or 0.17%, settling at 49,359.33 on Friday, pulling back from its recent peaks as the first full earnings week wrapped up. The index ended the week down roughly 0.3%. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq also slipped slightly. (AP News) The modest move mattered more for its timing than its size. Earnings season expands next week, with traders focused on how long the Federal Reserve might hold rates steady amid a swirl of political news around the central bank. “To finish the week around
16 January 2026
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XRP price slips toward $2 as Senate pauses crypto bill vote; Ripple token traders eye Fed next

XRP price slips toward $2 as Senate pauses crypto bill vote; Ripple token traders eye Fed next

NEW YORK, Jan 16, 2026, 14:32 EST — Regular session XRP slipped slightly on Friday, trading just below $2 as investors reacted to a postponed vote in a U.S. Senate committee on a crypto market-structure bill once seen as a crucial near-term indicator for regulatory direction. The token fell around 1.1% to $2.04, putting its market cap near $124 billion, per CoinMarketCap data. (CoinMarketCap) The Senate Banking Committee was set to hold an executive session on H.R. 3633, the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act of 2025, but that meeting has been postponed. In a market sensitive to policy signals, even
16 January 2026
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Gold price dips from record highs as profit-taking bites; Fed in focus next week

Gold price dips from record highs as profit-taking bites; Fed in focus next week

New York, Jan 16, 2026, 14:24 EST — Regular session underway. Gold slipped over 1% on Friday as investors locked in gains following a surge to record levels, with easing geopolitical tensions undercutting demand for safe-haven assets. Spot gold dropped 0.5% to $4,592.29 an ounce by 1:39 p.m. ET, after hitting a low of $4,536.49 earlier. February U.S. gold futures closed 0.6% lower at $4,595.40. Marex analyst Edward Meir noted a broad pullback across commodities after weeks of strong gains, pointing out that reduced conflict in the Middle East had pared back some of gold’s “geopolitical premium.” (Reuters) The pullback
16 January 2026
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Dow dips from record zone as chip bounce meets Fed succession chatter

Dow dips from record zone as chip bounce meets Fed succession chatter

New York, Jan 16, 2026, 14:24 EST — Regular session The Dow Jones Industrial Average slipped roughly 21 points, or 0.04%, to 49,421.43, retreating from earlier gains as traders prepared for a long weekend with little clear direction. (Google) Moves stayed modest, though nerves showed. A chip-driven bounce helped the broader market dodge a slide, even as some financials and rate-sensitive stocks floundered. The backdrop is complicated: a fresh earnings season kicks off, Washington is laying out policy hurdles for whole sectors, and investors wrestle with pricing in a potentially new Federal Reserve chair. This jumble has sparked swift rotations
16 January 2026
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Bank of America stock today: BAC steadies after earnings beat — the Fed is the next test

Bank of America stock today: BAC steadies after earnings beat — the Fed is the next test

New York, January 16, 2026, 11:24 EST — Regular session Bank of America Corp shares were up 0.2% at $52.71 in late morning trade on Friday, a modest bounce after a choppy reaction to the bank’s quarterly report earlier this week. The focus now is on rates, not the headline earnings beat. Investors are already looking toward the Federal Reserve’s next policy meeting on January 27-28, which is a big input into how banks price loans and what they pay depositors. (Federal Reserve) On Wednesday, Bank of America shares fell nearly 3.2% after the bank said it expected first-quarter net
16 January 2026
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Goldman Sachs stock dips after earnings beat and dividend hike as Fed meeting nears

Goldman Sachs stock dips after earnings beat and dividend hike as Fed meeting nears

New York, January 16, 2026, 11:14 EST — Regular session Goldman Sachs shares dipped on Friday, giving back part of the gains from the day before despite solid trading revenue. The stock slipped 0.9% to $967 by late morning, even as JPMorgan and Morgan Stanley edged slightly higher. The pullback is crucial as big banks push to assure investors that last year’s surge in deals and market activity will persist into 2026. Goldman, a key indicator for Wall Street trading and advisory work, faces a pivotal few weeks that will shape the outlook. Timing plays a role too. With rates
16 January 2026
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Gold price slips from record highs as profit-taking bites; Fed bets back in focus

Gold price slips from record highs as profit-taking bites; Fed bets back in focus

New York, Jan 16, 2026, 10:04 EST — Regular session Gold slipped on Friday as investors cashed in gains following recent record highs, while signs of easing geopolitical tensions dulled some of the metal’s appeal as a safe haven. Spot gold dropped 0.2% to $4,606.54 an ounce by 9:14 a.m. ET, still poised for a second straight weekly rise of roughly 2.1% after hitting a record $4,642.72 on Wednesday. U.S. February gold futures edged down 0.3% to $4,610.70. “It’s a general retreat in the commodity complex,” said Marex analyst Edward Meir, highlighting profit-taking and de-escalation in the Middle East. Data
16 January 2026
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Silver price slides below $90 as dollar firms; traders eye Fed week ahead

Silver price slides below $90 as dollar firms; traders eye Fed week ahead

New York, Jan 16, 2026, 10:08 ET — Regular session Spot silver dropped to roughly $89.38 an ounce on Friday, slipping 3.2% for the day and deepening its retreat following this week’s surge to new highs. (Kitco) Silver’s plunge is significant, given it’s been one of the best-performing metals this month. The market now seems to be weighing how much of the rally came from safe-haven demand versus pure momentum. After hitting a record $93.57 in the prior session, silver reversed course. Marex analyst Edward Meir flagged profit-taking and easing Middle East tensions as major factors dragging prices down. (Reuters)
16 January 2026
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Gold price slips from record highs as U.S. data lifts dollar, Fed meeting looms

Gold price slips from record highs as U.S. data lifts dollar, Fed meeting looms

New York, January 16, 2026, 06:17 EST — Premarket Gold prices dipped again on Friday, following a slide from the day before as robust U.S. economic data boosted the dollar and cooled appetite for safe-haven assets. Spot gold dropped 0.3% to $4,603.02 an ounce by 0918 GMT. Meanwhile, February U.S. gold futures slipped 0.4% to $4,606.70. “There was a lot of momentum in the (gold) market, which seems to have faded slightly,” said Julius Baer analyst Carsten Menke. (Business Standard) The pullback follows a rapid surge that saw gold hit a record $4,642.72 this week, keeping it on pace for
16 January 2026
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Trump vs. Jamie Dimon Over Fed Independence Escalates as IMF and Fitch Warn of Higher Rates

Trump vs. Jamie Dimon Over Fed Independence Escalates as IMF and Fitch Warn of Higher Rates

WASHINGTON, Jan 15, 2026, 17:10 EST International Monetary Fund Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva threw her support behind Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell on Thursday, emphasizing that central bank independence remains crucial as the Trump administration applies pressure amid a Justice Department probe into renovation cost overruns. “He is a very good professional, very decent man,” Georgieva said, describing the Fed as “precious” because of the dollar’s key global role. (Reuters) Why it matters now: the Fed controls the benchmark interest rate, which shapes borrowing costs economy-wide—from mortgages and credit cards to corporate loans. It’s meant to operate independently, free from
15 January 2026
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Gold price today: GLD stock slips as dollar firms on jobless-claims surprise, Fed in view

Gold price today: GLD stock slips as dollar firms on jobless-claims surprise, Fed in view

New York, Jan 15, 2026, 13:11 EST — Regular session SPDR Gold Shares (GLD) dropped roughly 0.4% to $424.10 during early afternoon trading in New York on Thursday, following a modest dip in gold prices. Spot gold slipped 0.1% to $4,614.97 an ounce by late morning, easing off a record high of $4,642.72 hit the previous day. U.S. February gold futures dropped 0.3% to $4,619.80. The dollar index, measuring the greenback against major currencies, climbed to its strongest level since Dec. 2. Peter Grant at Zaner Metals described this as “a bit of a headwind” for gold. He also highlighted
15 January 2026
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Stock Market Today

CapitaLand Investment share price jumps as CapitaLand REIT payouts roll in — what’s next for 9CI

CapitaLand Investment share price jumps as CapitaLand REIT payouts roll in — what’s next for 9CI

7 February 2026
CapitaLand Investment shares rose 1.3% to S$3.12 on Friday, bucking a 0.8% drop in Singapore’s benchmark index. CapitaLand Integrated Commercial Trust reported a 16.4% jump in second-half distributable income, while CapitaLand Ascendas REIT posted a 1.4% full-year rise. CapitaLand China Trust saw full-year DPU fall to 4.82 cents amid weaker yuan and occupancy. CLI reports FY2025 results on Feb. 11.
Keppel stock holds near 12-year high after profit jump, special dividend; buyback adds support

Keppel stock holds near 12-year high after profit jump, special dividend; buyback adds support

7 February 2026
Keppel shares closed at S$11.64 on Friday, up 0.17%, after surging 6.1% the previous day on stronger FY2025 profit and a larger dividend plan. The company bought back 151,400 shares for about S$1.74 million. Keppel reported a 29% rise in full-year profit to S$1.02 billion and proposed a total distribution of 47 cents per share, including a special dividend partly paid in Keppel REIT units.
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