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Financial Markets News 6 January 2026 - 16 January 2026

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

IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva backed Fed Chair Jerome Powell as he faces political pressure from the Trump administration. Trump said he doesn’t plan to fire Powell but left future action open. Fitch warned that eroding Fed independence could damage the U.S. credit rating. JPMorgan’s Jamie Dimon and European officials cautioned that interference could push rates higher.
15 January 2026
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Goldman Sachs stock jumps on earnings beat and dividend hike as traders cash in on volatility

Goldman Sachs stock jumps on earnings beat and dividend hike as traders cash in on volatility

Goldman Sachs shares rose nearly 4% after fourth-quarter profit and earnings per share beat estimates, with equities trading revenue hitting a record $4.31 billion and investment banking fees up 25% to $2.58 billion. The bank raised its quarterly dividend to $4.50 per share and reported net earnings of $4.62 billion for the quarter.
15 January 2026
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Goldman Sachs Q4 2025 earnings: $4.31B equities haul, Apple Card hit, dividend raised — where GS stands now

Goldman Sachs Q4 2025 earnings: $4.31B equities haul, Apple Card hit, dividend raised — where GS stands now

New York, January 15, 2026, 08:19 EST Goldman Sachs reported $4.31 billion in revenue from its equities trading desk in the fourth quarter, rounding out a year where trading and deal fees once again drove the bank’s performance. These results carry weight as major U.S. banks lean on this earnings run to shape their 2026 outlook, following a year marked by fluctuating risk appetite. Investors are eager to see if the rebound in deals holds up or if it’s merely late-cycle noise. Goldman continues to tweak its strategy. The firm is shifting more toward stable fee-generating segments like wealth and
15 January 2026
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Haleon stock today: shares slip as JD Health China deal lands and Deutsche Bank turns bearish

Haleon stock today: shares slip as JD Health China deal lands and Deutsche Bank turns bearish

London, Jan 15, 2026, 09:14 GMT — Regular session Haleon (HLN.L) slipped 0.5% to 364.5 pence by 0914 GMT, erasing part of Wednesday’s 1% rise. (MarketScreener) The move was modest, coming as investors sifted through new China headlines and a tougher stance from brokers on the stock. China stands out for Haleon as one of the rare major markets where scaling digital channels can swiftly shift growth dynamics. Online pharmacies and health platforms there also intensify pricing pressure, directly influencing the margin discussions surrounding consumer health companies. The lead-up to the next earnings cycle feels uneasy. Haleon has pledged to
15 January 2026
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Mortgage rates today: Rocket stock slips as 30-year fixed moves back above 6%

Mortgage rates today: Rocket stock slips as 30-year fixed moves back above 6%

NEW YORK, Jan 14, 2026, 06:43 EST — Premarket Rocket Companies shares slipped roughly 1.9% to $22.76 in early trading on Wednesday, as mortgage stocks lost momentum and investors monitored borrowing costs. UWM Holdings edged up 0.7%, while loanDepot dropped around 4.6%. Mortgage insurers MGIC Investment and Radian Group each declined about 7%. The reason this matters now is straightforward: rates hover in a tight range that still determines if borrowers refinance, shop around, or hold off. For lenders, just a few tenths of a percentage point can quickly impact application volume and gain-on-sale margins. Mortgage News Daily’s latest index
14 January 2026
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Bitcoin price jumps above $95,000 after US CPI as Senate crypto bill lands

Bitcoin price jumps above $95,000 after US CPI as Senate crypto bill lands

New York, January 13, 2026, 18:00 EST Bitcoin jumped 4.8% to $95,621 on Tuesday, after swinging between $90,956 and $95,815 in a choppy session. Ether rose 7.5% to $3,330 and XRP gained 5.9% to $2.17. The move matters now because crypto has slipped back into trading on two policy levers at once. Rate-cut hopes lift risk appetite, and any progress on a U.S. rulebook changes who is willing to hold coins through the next bout of volatility. The U.S. consumer price index rose 0.3% in December and was up 2.7% from a year earlier, while core CPI — which strips
14 January 2026
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US stocks today: Futures slip as Powell indictment threat roils banks; Fed speakers, Treasury auctions on the calendar

US stocks today: Futures slip as Powell indictment threat roils banks; Fed speakers, Treasury auctions on the calendar

New York, Jan 12, 2026, 07:52 EST — Premarket S&P 500 E-minis, the futures linked to the benchmark index, slipped 0.66% to 6,959 points by 5:51 a.m. ET. Dow E-minis were down 0.72%, while Nasdaq 100 E-minis declined 0.88%, market data showed. https://www.reuters.com/business/finance/wall-st-futures-slip-worries-over-fed-independence-financial-stocks-slide-2026-01-12/ The market’s focused on politics and positioning this morning, not just the economic data. Traders face a packed week ahead with bank earnings and an inflation report on the docket. Now, the Fed chair has emerged as a standalone headline risk. https://www.reuters.com/business/finance/global-markets-view-usa-2026-01-12/ Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell revealed that the Justice Department issued grand jury subpoenas to
12 January 2026
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Compass stock pops in premarket as $850 million convertibles fuel Anywhere merger closing

Compass stock pops in premarket as $850 million convertibles fuel Anywhere merger closing

New York, January 9, 2026, 08:02 EST — Premarket Compass (NYSE: COMP) shares were up 3.8% at $12.26 in Friday premarket action after the real estate brokerage set terms for an upsized $850 million convertible notes offering, as it heads toward its planned merger with Anywhere Real Estate. (Compass Investors) Compass and Anywhere said this week the merger is expected to close on Jan. 9, pending customary closing conditions, which keeps the spotlight on financing and near-term leverage at the combined company. (Compass) Compass also refreshed its fourth-quarter guidance in an SEC filing, saying it now expects revenue to come
9 January 2026
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Bitcoin price today: BTC dips near $92,000 as Strategy stock jumps on MSCI call

Bitcoin price today: BTC dips near $92,000 as Strategy stock jumps on MSCI call

NEW YORK, Jan 7, 2026, 10:16 EST — Regular session Bitcoin fell 2.4% to about $91,600 in early New York trade on Wednesday, after swinging between $94,187 and $91,409 and putting the $90,000 mark back in view. Strategy climbed 7.2% while Coinbase slipped 1.8%; miner Marathon Digital fell 1.7% and the iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF (IBIT) eased 0.8%. Bitcoin is still about 27% below its October record above $126,000. Barron’s The split move came after index provider MSCI delayed a plan that would have pushed “digital asset treasury companies” — firms that hold crypto as a major balance-sheet asset —
7 January 2026
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InPost stock slides after takeover surge as investors wait for Advent-led bid clarity

InPost stock slides after takeover surge as investors wait for Advent-led bid clarity

Amsterdam, January 7, 2026, 11:50 CET — Regular session InPost stock (INPST) fell 6.6% to 13.91 euros on Wednesday, trimming gains from a two-day rally sparked by takeover talk around the parcel locker operator. The shares traded between 13.65 and 14.21 euros. Investing.com The drop matters because the stock has swung sharply on deal headlines rather than company results, leaving investors to judge whether early-stage interest turns into a binding bid — and at what price. InPost said on Tuesday it had received an “indicative” proposal for a potential acquisition of all shares — preliminary, non-binding interest rather than a
7 January 2026
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Venezuela Stock Market Today: Caracas index jumps 16% as new trading rules land

Venezuela Stock Market Today: Caracas index jumps 16% as new trading rules land

Caracas, January 6, 2026, 05:57 (VET) — Market closed Venezuela’s Caracas Stock Exchange benchmark IBC index surged 16.45% in the last session, closing at 2,597.68 points, as the market heads into Tuesday’s trade with fresh rule changes in place. bolsadecaracas.com The jump matters because Venezuela’s equity market is small and thinly traded, so policy tweaks and fast-moving political headlines can swing prices sharply and distort closing levels that feed into the index. The exchange itself underscored the issue by tightening the minimum cash value needed to print an official close. bolsadecaracas.com The rally also comes amid heightened political uncertainty after
6 January 2026
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Stock Market Today

Meta stock faces an AI split: ad gains vs a $135 billion bill

Meta stock faces an AI split: ad gains vs a $135 billion bill

7 February 2026
Meta shares dropped 1.3% to $661.46 on Friday after the company projected 2026 capital spending of up to $135 billion, raising investor concerns over cash flow. Meta reported Q4 revenue of $59.89 billion, up 24% year-over-year, with ad impressions rising 18%. Analysts remain divided on whether AI-driven ad gains can offset the steep spending ramp.
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