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Inflation 14 January 2026 - 22 January 2026

Hang Seng wobbles, then closes higher as Hong Kong inflation ticks up and Trump cools tariff talk

Hang Seng wobbles, then closes higher as Hong Kong inflation ticks up and Trump cools tariff talk

The Hang Seng Index closed up 44 points at 26,629 on Thursday after a volatile session, with turnover at HK$234.86 billion. Baidu hit a record high, Pop Mart surged, while China Life and Ping An fell. December consumer prices in Hong Kong rose 1.4% year-on-year, with underlying inflation at 1.2%. Mainland insurers lagged as tech stocks and financials led early gains.
22 January 2026
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Trump’s Greenland tariff threat hits TSX as Canadian stocks slide and inflation keeps BoC in focus

Trump’s Greenland tariff threat hits TSX as Canadian stocks slide and inflation keeps BoC in focus

Canadian and U.S. stocks dropped sharply Tuesday after new U.S. tariff threats linked to Greenland and global bond market jitters. The S&P/TSX Composite fell 1%, its worst day in two months, led by a 4% slide in technology shares. Gold jumped as investors sought safety. The Canadian dollar gained, trading near 1.3865 per U.S. dollar, after inflation data and currency moves.
21 January 2026
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Lloyds share price drops 1.6% in early London trade as inflation data lands, tariffs rattle banks

Lloyds share price drops 1.6% in early London trade as inflation data lands, tariffs rattle banks

Lloyds Banking Group shares fell 1.6% to 100.75 pence by 0824 GMT amid broad selling in UK bank stocks. The drop comes as investors await Lloyds’ full-year results on Jan. 29 and monitor its £1.95 billion provision for Britain’s motor finance review. UK inflation rose to 3.4% in December, while wage growth slowed and unemployment held at 5.1%. Bank of England’s next policy announcement is set for Feb. 5.
21 January 2026
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HSBC share price slips in London as trade jitters weigh on banks, UK inflation in focus

HSBC share price slips in London as trade jitters weigh on banks, UK inflation in focus

HSBC shares fell 0.8% to 1,221 pence in early London trading, tracking declines across European banks after renewed U.S.-Europe trade tensions. The STOXX 600 slipped 0.1% and the Europe-wide banks index dropped 0.6%. UK inflation rose to 3.4% in December, adding pressure on rate forecasts. HSBC also announced a pilot with Harvey AI for its Global Legal division.
21 January 2026
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RBC stock price holds near highs — what to watch before Canada inflation and the BoC

RBC stock price holds near highs — what to watch before Canada inflation and the BoC

Royal Bank of Canada shares closed at C$235.42 in Toronto Friday, up 0.03%, with about 3.4 million shares traded. The Canadian dollar hit a six-week low as the 10-year yield rose and oil prices climbed. Canada’s December CPI report is due Monday, ahead of the Bank of Canada’s rate decision on Jan. 28. RBC will pay its next dividend Feb. 24, with earnings set for Feb. 26.
18 January 2026
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Legal & General share price watch: LGEN heads into Monday with UK inflation, gilts and March results in focus

Legal & General share price watch: LGEN heads into Monday with UK inflation, gilts and March results in focus

Legal & General shares slipped 0.11% to 265.8 pence Friday, with about 35.8 million shares traded and the dividend yield near 8%. The FTSE 100 edged down 0.04% to 10,235.29, while UK 10-year gilt yields closed near 4.40%. Investors are watching UK CPI data due January 21 and Legal & General’s full-year results on March 11.
18 January 2026
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PepsiCo stock ticks up as UBS trims target and inflation keeps investors on edge

PepsiCo stock ticks up as UBS trims target and inflation keeps investors on edge

PepsiCo shares rose 0.6% to $146.80 in Thursday afternoon trading, building on Wednesday’s 1.7% gain. UBS cut its price target to $170 but kept a Buy rating, citing a tougher environment for staples. Investors are watching for early February earnings amid rising food inflation and concerns over pricing power. Siemens reported PepsiCo increased Gatorade plant throughput 20% using AI-powered digital twins.
15 January 2026
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Dow Jones Industrial Average slips after bank earnings, tech slide; Goldman and inflation data next

Dow Jones Industrial Average slips after bank earnings, tech slide; Goldman and inflation data next

The Dow closed down 42.36 points, or 0.09%, at 49,149.63, as tech and financial shares fell. Bank stocks slid after Wells Fargo missed profit targets and Citigroup signaled more layoffs. Visa dropped 4.5% following President Trump’s proposal to cap credit-card interest rates. Investors await Goldman Sachs earnings and a delayed inflation report.
14 January 2026
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Bitcoin breaks $96,000 as U.S. crypto regulation bill and softer inflation data lift prices

Bitcoin breaks $96,000 as U.S. crypto regulation bill and softer inflation data lift prices

Bitcoin rose 3.6% to nearly $96,876 as ether and XRP also advanced ahead of a Senate Banking Committee debate on crypto regulation. U.S. senators introduced a draft bill that would clarify oversight of digital assets and restrict stablecoin interest payouts. December CPI data showed core inflation up 0.2% for the month. The Federal Reserve is expected to pause rate hikes at its next meeting.
14 January 2026
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Snap stock slips again as Wall Street weighs inflation data and fresh analyst calls

Snap stock slips again as Wall Street weighs inflation data and fresh analyst calls

Snap shares fell 1.4% to $7.88 Wednesday morning, deepening a five-day slide and leaving the stock about 35% below its 52-week high. Morgan Stanley raised its price target while Goldman Sachs lowered theirs, both keeping neutral ratings. Meta and Pinterest also declined about 1.5%. Investors weighed bank earnings, inflation data, and Snap’s upcoming Feb. 3 report.
14 January 2026
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Dow Jones ETF DIA slips as big-bank earnings and fresh inflation data keep Wall Street cautious

Dow Jones ETF DIA slips as big-bank earnings and fresh inflation data keep Wall Street cautious

The SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF Trust (DIA) fell 0.2% to $490.84 Wednesday morning, tracking a Dow retreat as investors weighed bank earnings and inflation data. Bank of America beat profit estimates but slipped in early trading, while Wells Fargo missed forecasts and Citigroup topped expectations. December’s consumer price index rose 0.3% for the month, up 2.7% year-over-year.
14 January 2026
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