HKG:0880 News 6 January 2026

January 29, 2026, 5:47 AM EST. The FTSE 100 rose 0.6% on Thursday amid mixed European stock moves following a subdued Wall Street session and mixed earnings from US tech giants. The Federal Reserve's Federal Open Market Committee voted to hold interest rates at 3.5%-3.75%, pausing rate cuts for now but possibly resuming after a leadership change later this year. Shares of Microsoft fell 6% after a modest earnings beat, while Meta surged over 6% on stronger sales guidance. Tesla gained 2% on robust results and expansion plans. Gold prices jumped above $5,500 an ounce, buoyed by a weak dollar. UK dividend forecasts see a 1.5% rise to £88.8bn in 2026, supporting a 3.3% yield for UK equities. Markets await Apple's earnings report after the U.S. close.