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Australia stock market today: ASX 200 snaps winning streak as inflation jolts RBA rate-hike bets

Australia stock market today: ASX 200 snaps winning streak as inflation jolts RBA rate-hike bets

Australian shares ended lower Wednesday, with the S&P/ASX 200 down 0.09% after inflation data showed annual CPI at 3.8%. Swaps now price a 73% chance of a February rate hike. Electricity prices surged 21.5% over the year. The Australian dollar hovered near 69.9 U.S. cents late in the session.
28 January 2026
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RBA rate call hangs on CPI: Big banks split as Australia inflation data looms

RBA rate call hangs on CPI: Big banks split as Australia inflation data looms

Commonwealth Bank warned Tuesday that underlying inflation may run hotter than expected, reviving the chance of a Reserve Bank rate hike in February. The Australian Bureau of Statistics will release key inflation data Wednesday, with investors focused on the trimmed mean measure. Markets remain volatile as households brace for possible higher mortgage repayments.
27 January 2026
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First Citizens BancShares stock price dives as interest-income outlook bites, with Fed week ahead

First Citizens BancShares stock price dives as interest-income outlook bites, with Fed week ahead

First Citizens BancShares shares fell 8.49% Friday to $2,016.56 after the bank forecast 2026 net interest income below analyst estimates. The KBW Nasdaq Regional Banking Index dropped about 3%. CFO Craig Nix cited “declining yield despite asset growth.” Investors are watching the Fed’s decision and U.S. inflation data this week for signals on interest rates.
25 January 2026
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Macquarie share price: MQG heads into Australia Day pause with CPI and rate bets in focus

Macquarie share price: MQG heads into Australia Day pause with CPI and rate bets in focus

Macquarie Group Ltd closed at A$210.41, down 0.22% Friday, underperforming the S&P/ASX 200, which rose 0.13%. The ASX will be shut Monday for Australia Day, with trading set to resume Tuesday ahead of Wednesday’s key inflation data. The Australian dollar hovered near 68.47 U.S. cents late Friday. Investors are watching for CPI figures and a possible rate hike at the Reserve Bank’s Feb. 2–3 meeting.
25 January 2026
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Lloyds share price in focus as LLOY heads into results week and BoE rate bets shift

Lloyds share price in focus as LLOY heads into results week and BoE rate bets shift

Lloyds Banking Group shares closed Friday at 101.65 pence, down 0.25%. The bank will report full-year 2025 results on Jan. 29, with investors watching for impacts from shifting UK rate expectations. Lloyds plans to redeem €500 million in floating-rate notes in March 2026. The bank remains under scrutiny after higher provisions linked to the UK motor finance mis-selling scandal.
24 January 2026
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NAB share price: fixed mortgage-rate hike keeps CPI and RBA in focus as ASX shuts for long weekend

NAB share price: fixed mortgage-rate hike keeps CPI and RBA in focus as ASX shuts for long weekend

NAB shares closed down 0.2% at A$42.35 Friday after the bank raised fixed mortgage rates by up to 0.40 percentage points. The ASX will remain shut until Tuesday for the Australia Day holiday. Strong jobs data and shifting rate expectations have heightened focus on the upcoming inflation report and the RBA’s February 3 policy decision.
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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Goldman Sachs stock holds steady after $14.75 billion bond sale as rate-cap politics hangs over banks

Goldman Sachs stock holds steady after $14.75 billion bond sale as rate-cap politics hangs over banks

Goldman Sachs issued $14.75 billion in fixed-to-floating rate notes maturing between 2029 and 2047, according to an SEC filing Thursday. Shares closed up 0.2% at $954.65 and held steady after hours. Investors are watching Washington’s moves on credit-card rate caps and next week’s Fed meeting. Bank of America is considering new credit cards with a 10% rate cap, sources said.
23 January 2026
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Citigroup stock price rises as Citi weighs 10% credit card option amid Trump rate-cap push

Citigroup stock price rises as Citi weighs 10% credit card option amid Trump rate-cap push

Citigroup shares climbed 1.4% after reports it may launch credit cards with 10% interest, responding to Trump’s proposed one-year cap on card rates. Bank of America and JPMorgan also gained. Citi CEO Jane Fraser said she doubts Congress will pass the cap and warned it could restrict credit access. Investors are watching the upcoming Fed meeting for further signals.
22 January 2026
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HSBC share price climbs near a 52-week peak as BoE rate-cut bets shift — what investors watch next

HSBC share price climbs near a 52-week peak as BoE rate-cut bets shift — what investors watch next

HSBC shares rose 1.4% to 1,248.2 pence in early London trading, near a 52-week high, after UK inflation data and shifting rate forecasts. Barclays and Lloyds also gained. Morgan Stanley now expects the Bank of England’s next rate cut in March, following December inflation of 3.4%. The BoE meets Feb. 5, with HSBC’s annual results due Feb. 25.
22 January 2026
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Morgan Stanley stock price rebounds as tariff scare eases; rate-cap risk still hangs over banks

Morgan Stanley stock price rebounds as tariff scare eases; rate-cap risk still hangs over banks

Morgan Stanley shares rose 0.6% to $183.32 in after-hours trading Wednesday, rebounding from a 3.7% drop Tuesday tied to concerns over a proposed 10% cap on credit card interest rates. The move followed Wall Street gains after President Trump announced a framework deal on Greenland and scrapped planned tariffs. Morgan Stanley also issued €5 billion in senior notes in European debt markets. Peers showed mixed after-hours moves.
22 January 2026
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Capital One stock rebounds as tariff jitters ease; COF in focus on rate-cap talk and earnings

Capital One stock rebounds as tariff jitters ease; COF in focus on rate-cap talk and earnings

Capital One shares rose 1.3% to $231.65 midday Wednesday after a pause in the recent market sell-off. The stock had dropped 4.36% Tuesday, lagging financial peers as Wall Street saw its sharpest decline in three months following new tariff threats from President Trump. Investors are watching for Capital One’s Q4 earnings after Thursday’s close, with focus on credit costs and policy risks.
21 January 2026
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Japan’s 40-year bond yield breaks 4% as Trump’s Greenland tariff threat shakes global markets

Japan’s 40-year bond yield breaks 4% as Trump’s Greenland tariff threat shakes global markets

Japan’s 40-year bond yield hovered near 4.061% after a record high, following a sharp selloff and weak 20-year auction. Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s proposed tax cuts ahead of the Feb. 8 election raised concerns over the country’s debt. U.S. and European long-term yields also climbed. President Trump’s remarks on Greenland and tariffs rattled global bond markets.
21 January 2026
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Stock Market Today

  • GIFT Nifty Surges 250 Points, Sensex and Nifty Set for Strong Opening Amid Global Rally and Oil Price Drop
    June 12, 2026, 1:30 AM EDT. GIFT Nifty jumped over 250 points early Friday, signaling a gap-up start for India's key indices Sensex and Nifty. The rally follows sharp gains in global equity markets triggered by renewed optimism over Middle East peace talks. U.S. President Trump mentioned a possible peace deal with Iran and cancelled planned military strikes, boosting investor sentiment worldwide. Asian markets rallied strongly, with MSCI Asia-Pacific up 3.2%, South Korea's KOSPI surging 7.4%, and Wall Street posting its best gains in two months. Meanwhile, crude oil prices fell significantly, with Brent crude dropping nearly 3% to $89.40 per barrel, adding to the positive market mood. The developments indicate a strong start for Indian markets after a volatile session on Thursday.

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12 June 2026
Dow soars 929.97 points for its strongest session in months as easing geopolitical risk and a rebound in tech drive ETFs higher after hours; chip stocks surge with the PHLX Semiconductor Index up 7.9%, while Adobe drops 5.44% after CFO exit despite raised forecasts.
Keel Infrastructure (KEEL) shares surge after $458 million AI data center deal closes

Keel Infrastructure (KEEL) shares surge after $458 million AI data center deal closes

12 June 2026
Keel Infrastructure Corp. surged 5.14% to $5.52 after closing $458 million in 1.250% convertible senior notes due 2032, with proceeds aimed at accelerating AI and high-performance computing data center projects; the notes’ initial conversion price is $7.41, about 25% above the June 4 close, while analysts’ 12-month price targets range from $3.00 to $8.00, averaging $5.52.
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