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U.S. Economy News 14 January 2026 - 23 January 2026

Natural gas pops above $5 again as winter storm risk puts U.S. supply in play

Natural gas pops above $5 again as winter storm risk puts U.S. supply in play

February Henry Hub natural gas futures rose 22.7 cents to $5.272/mmBtu in early afternoon trading Friday. The EIA reported a 120 Bcf storage draw last week, but inventories remain 6% above the five-year average. Gas-linked ETF UNG jumped over 4% amid freeze-off concerns and rising power demand. Texas declared a disaster in 134 counties as a winter storm threatened supply.
23 January 2026
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P&G stock price jumps after earnings, but a U.S. demand wobble steals the spotlight

P&G stock price jumps after earnings, but a U.S. demand wobble steals the spotlight

NEW YORK, Jan 22, 2026, 17:24 (EST) — Trading after hours. Procter & Gamble shares climbed roughly 2.7% to $149.93 in after-hours trading Thursday, following its fiscal second-quarter report. The maker of Tide and Pampers maintained key elements of its full-year guidance. P&G reported net sales up 1% at $22.2 billion, with core earnings per share steady at $1.88. Organic sales came in flat. (P&G Investor Relations) P&G’s latest results are closely watched as a key indicator of everyday U.S. spending. Investors want to see if volumes bounce back now that price hikes are easing. The company reported revenue of
22 January 2026
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Gasoline price today: RBOB futures slide as traders eye delayed U.S. inventory report and Arctic blast

Gasoline price today: RBOB futures slide as traders eye delayed U.S. inventory report and Arctic blast

NEW YORK, Jan 22, 2026, 07:01 EST — Premarket NYMEX February RBOB gasoline futures were down 1.6% at $1.8277 a gallon by 07:02 a.m. EST, after settling at $1.8574 on Wednesday. (Investing.com) The pullback tracked crude, which slipped after U.S. President Donald Trump softened threats over Greenland and Iran, easing geopolitical risk premia. Brent was down 1.6% at $64.17 a barrel and U.S. WTI down 1.7% at $59.60, while U.S. gasoline inventories rose by 6.21 million barrels last week, market sources said citing American Petroleum Institute figures. “There is a deflation of risk premium,” Ole Hansen, Saxo Bank’s chief commodity
22 January 2026
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Vanguard’s VTI ETF rebounds after Trump’s Greenland tariff threat rattles U.S. stocks

Vanguard’s VTI ETF rebounds after Trump’s Greenland tariff threat rattles U.S. stocks

NEW YORK, Jan 21, 2026, 10:44 EST Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF (VTI) climbed 0.85% to $337.97 in early trading Wednesday, rebounding after Tuesday’s steep tariff-fueled drop in U.S. shares. Other broad-market ETFs followed suit, with SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) gaining 0.7%, Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (VOO) rising 0.8%, and iShares Core S&P Total U.S. Stock Market ETF (ITOT) also up 0.8%. VTI is an exchange-traded fund, or ETF, that tracks the U.S. stock market in one shot, offering a quick snapshot of daily risk appetite. When politics disrupts trade and tariffs, broad index funds usually react sharply
21 January 2026
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Brent crude price slips below $65 as traders brace for U.S. stockpile build

Brent crude price slips below $65 as traders brace for U.S. stockpile build

London, January 21, 2026, 12:19 GMT — Regular session. Brent crude futures slipped on Wednesday, retreating slightly from gains made in the prior session as traders digested upcoming U.S. crude inventory data alongside fresh geopolitical tensions. By 1125 GMT, Brent had dropped 12 cents, or 0.2%, to $64.80 a barrel. (Reuters) Brent dipped after Tuesday’s close at $64.92, which was up 1.53%, boosted by a brief outage at Kazakhstan’s Tengiz and Korolev oilfields and stronger Chinese economic figures. Ajay Parmar, ICIS director of energy and refining, described the disruption as “temporary,” but warned that ongoing tariff tensions might weigh on
21 January 2026
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Oil prices slip as U.S. inventory build looms and Greenland tariff talk spooks markets

Oil prices slip as U.S. inventory build looms and Greenland tariff talk spooks markets

London, Jan 21, 2026, 11:59 GMT — Regular session Oil prices slipped on Wednesday, retreating from Tuesday’s rally as traders weighed forecasts of a U.S. crude stockpile increase alongside renewed trade tensions. By 1125 GMT, Brent futures had dropped 12 cents to $64.80 a barrel, and U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) eased 11 cents to $60.25. (Reuters) The market faces a tug-of-war between short-term supply disruptions and growing worries that tariffs might slow growth and curb fuel demand. Prices remain locked in a narrow range, making upcoming U.S. stockpile reports a likely catalyst for movement—more so than news headlines. (Reuters)
21 January 2026
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Mortgage rates just jumped again — and Greenland tariffs are suddenly in the mix for U.S. homebuyers

Mortgage rates just jumped again — and Greenland tariffs are suddenly in the mix for U.S. homebuyers

New York, Jan 21, 2026, 03:21 (EST) U.S. mortgage rates jumped Tuesday, unsettled by tariff headlines and geopolitical unrest triggered by President Donald Trump’s attempt to buy Greenland, sending ripples through bond markets. The average 30-year fixed mortgage rate for top-tier loans rose by 14 basis points to 6.21%, according to Mortgage News Daily. https://finance.yahoo.com/news/homebuyers-now-have-a-greenland-problem-mortgage-rates-jump-on-geopolitical-tariff-turmoil-181720233.html This shift matters because borrowers were just starting to see some relief, coinciding with the housing market’s typical spring upswing. With prices elevated and most buyers relying on financing, even small shifts can swiftly drive monthly payments higher. Rates jumped briefly to 5.99% on Jan.
21 January 2026
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Wall Street Braces for a Lower Open as Trump’s Greenland Tariff Threat Hits U.S. Futures

Wall Street Braces for a Lower Open as Trump’s Greenland Tariff Threat Hits U.S. Futures

New York, Jan 20, 2026, 06:17 EST — Premarket U.S. stock index futures dropped Tuesday, pointing to a rough start on Wall Street after President Donald Trump’s fresh tariff threat stirred trade-war concerns. At 6:08 a.m. EST, S&P 500 futures had slipped 0.65%, Nasdaq 100 futures were down 0.77%, and Dow futures fell 0.62%. “Investors will be hoping for some sort of de-escalation deal on Greenland,” noted Russ Mould, investment director at AJ Bell. (markets.businessinsider.com) The cash market is back after the Martin Luther King Jr. Day break, offering U.S. investors their first full chance to digest the weekend’s escalation,
20 January 2026
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Chevron stock rises on report U.S. may widen Venezuela license as earnings near

Chevron stock rises on report U.S. may widen Venezuela license as earnings near

NEW YORK, January 14, 2026, 17:58 EST — After-hours Chevron Corp shares climbed 2.1% to $167.24 in after-hours trading Wednesday following a Reuters report that the U.S. is set to broaden the oil giant’s Venezuela license this week. The expanded waiver could allow Chevron to boost production and exports from its joint ventures, which now stand at roughly 240,000 barrels per day, and might also enable trading some crude from state-owned PDVSA, according to three sources in the oil industry. (Reuters) Timing is key. Venezuelan barrels have been in limbo for months due to U.S. sanctions, with Chevron standing out
15 January 2026
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Mastercard stock steadies in premarket as Trump’s 10% credit-card cap talk keeps MA in focus

Mastercard stock steadies in premarket as Trump’s 10% credit-card cap talk keeps MA in focus

NEW YORK, Jan 14, 2026, 07:30 EST — Premarket Mastercard shares ticked up 0.2% in premarket on Wednesday, reaching $546.01 after Tuesday’s close at $544.99. The payment giant has been caught in a wider selloff amid renewed political concerns over U.S. credit-card fees. (StockAnalysis) President Donald Trump’s plan to cap credit-card interest rates at 10% for one year beginning Jan. 20 has sparked debate, though details on enforcement remain scarce. Wall Street analysts say such a broad cap would probably need congressional approval, and they see slim chances of it passing. Still, the headline alone has rattled the sector. (Reuters)
14 January 2026
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Heating oil price today steadies near $2.25 as Iran risk collides with U.S. stockpile test

Heating oil price today steadies near $2.25 as Iran risk collides with U.S. stockpile test

New York, January 14, 2026, 07:12 EST — Premarket U.S. heating oil futures nudged higher in early Wednesday trading, staying close to recent peaks following a strong jump the day before as crude prices climbed again. The contract last changed hands at $2.2488 a gallon, up 1.04 cents, or 0.46%, after closing Tuesday at $2.2384. (Investing.com) The contract tracked crude oil, which climbed amid worries that unrest in Iran might trigger a supply shock. “We are in a period of geopolitical instability and potential supply disruption,” said Jorge Montepeque, managing director at Onyx Capital Group. Traders balanced the risk of
14 January 2026
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Barclays stock drifts lower as Trump’s 10% credit-card cap keeps U.S. profits in play

Barclays stock drifts lower as Trump’s 10% credit-card cap keeps U.S. profits in play

London, Jan 14, 2026, 08:15 GMT — Regular session Shares of Barclays (BARC.L) slipped 0.2% to 476.35 pence in early Wednesday trading, retreating after a steep fall earlier this week sparked by U.S. discussions about capping interest rates on credit cards. (Google Finance quote) This move hits home for Barclays, given its U.S. credit card division is a solid profit driver. Ranked ninth in the U.S. card market, it accounts for roughly 11% of the bank’s overall profits, according to Reuters. (Reuters — Barclays shares fall) Barclays isn’t the only one feeling the heat. JPMorgan’s top brass pushed back sharply
14 January 2026
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Stock Market Today

Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

Stock Market Today 07.02.2026

7 February 2026
LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: February 7, 2026, 12:00 AM ESTUpdated: February 7, 2026, 12:30 AM EST Dollar Dips as Stocks Rally and US Data Influences Fed Rate Expectations February 7, 2026, 12:18 AM EST. The **dollar index** fell 0.17%, pressured by a rebound in equity markets reducing demand for the safe-haven currency. Weaker-than-expected U.S. labor market data raised the odds of a Fed rate cut to 18% for March, though consumer sentiment improved to a six-month high, limiting losses. Hawkish comments from Atlanta Fed's Raphael Bostic emphasized maintaining restrictive monetary policy. The dollar faces medium-term weakness amid expectations for rate cuts
Seagate (STX) stock jumps nearly 6% as Citi hikes target — what to watch next week

Seagate (STX) stock jumps nearly 6% as Citi hikes target — what to watch next week

7 February 2026
Seagate shares rose 5.9% to $429.32 Friday after Citigroup raised its price target to $480 and reiterated a buy rating. The gain ended a two-day slide but left the stock 6.6% below its Feb. 3 high. CEO Dave Mosley sold 20,000 shares on Feb. 2 under a pre-arranged plan, SEC filings show. U.S. jobs and inflation data next week are seen as key tests for tech stocks.
Cummins (CMI) stock price rebounds after earnings whipsaw as investors eye data-center power demand

Cummins (CMI) stock price rebounds after earnings whipsaw as investors eye data-center power demand

7 February 2026
Cummins shares jumped 6.8% to $577.73 Friday, recovering from a nearly 9% post-earnings drop the day before. The company reported Q4 revenue up 1% to $8.54 billion, took a $218 million charge tied to its hydrogen business, and guided for 2026 EBITDA of 17–18% of sales. Demand for data center generators offset weakness in North American truck markets. Analyst reaction was mixed; Truist raised its price target.
Corning stock hits first record close since 2000 as jobs, CPI data loom

Corning stock hits first record close since 2000 as jobs, CPI data loom

7 February 2026
Corning shares surged 8.3% to $122.16 Friday, their highest close since the dot-com era, after Meta agreed to buy up to $6 billion in fiber-optic cables. The stock is up 40% since late 2025, fueled by strong first-quarter guidance and AI data-center demand. Insiders sold shares following the rally, SEC filings show. Investors await next week’s U.S. jobs and inflation data for rate signals.
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