January 30, 2026 7:19 am
Key Moments Spot gold dropped more than 4% on Friday but remained on course for its biggest monthly gain since 1980. Rumors that a more hawkish candidate could replace Jerome Powell as Fed chair pressured gold and boosted the dollar. Silver, platinum, and palladium also declined after recently touching record or all-time highs. Safe-Haven Rally […]
Read moreJanuary 29, 2026 2:14 pm
Key Moments Starbucks (NASDAQ:SBUX) shares rose 2% Thursday morning following CEO Brian Niccol’s presentation of long-term growth targets. The company projected at least 3% comparable sales growth and operating margins of 13.5% to 15% through fiscal year 2028. Guidance for the current fiscal year includes 3% comparable sales growth through September, slightly ahead of analyst […]
Read moreJanuary 29, 2026 1:15 pm
Key Moments Gold (XAU/USD) has logged nine consecutive all-time highs, gaining 20% in less than two weeks. The metal is trading around $5,535, just below the $5,598 record, with buyers still in control. Technical gauges signal overbought conditions, yet no clear signs of a bullish exhaustion have appeared. Gold Rally Extends as Dollar Struggles Gold […]
Read moreJanuary 29, 2026 12:55 pm
Key Moments The Indian rupee closed at 91.9550 per dollar after touching an intraday low of 91.9850. Dollar demand from maturing non-deliverable forward positions and corporate hedging pressured the rupee. The Reserve Bank of India was seen likely intervening to guard the 92 per dollar level, complicating its broader liquidity efforts. Rupee Marks Fresh Record […]
Read moreJanuary 29, 2026 10:57 am
Key Moments USD/JPY has retreated from around 159.00 to near 153.00, yet remains approximately 4% above its early October gap level associated with the start of the Takaichi trade. BofA highlights a near-term USD/JPY range of 145 to 155 as a potential sweet spot for balancing equity and bond market stability. Japan’s July 2024 intervention […]
Read moreJanuary 29, 2026 10:20 am
Key Moments India’s top LNG importer said Asian spot prices must drop from $11 to $6-$7/MMBtu to boost demand. India is expected to import around 29 million tons of LNG this year, but a 15% gas share in the energy mix would require about 100 million tons of capacity. Price-sensitive Indian buyers have delayed long-term […]
Read moreJanuary 29, 2026 9:56 am
Key Moments Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) delivered second-quarter adjusted EPS of $4.14 on revenue of $81.3 billion, beating analyst forecasts. Azure revenue grew 39%, just above 38.8% expectations, but slowed compared to the previous quarter. Capital expenditures jumped nearly 66% year on year to $37.5 billion, exceeding projections of $34.31 billion and weighing on the stock. Headline […]
Read moreJanuary 29, 2026 8:37 am
Key Moments GBP/USD trades within a defined range between 1.3750 and 1.3850. UOB Group analysts see room for the pair to advance toward 1.3925 if momentum holds. The bullish outlook remains valid as long as GBP/USD stays above 1.3710. Analysts Flag Building Bullish Momentum Analysts are watching GBP/USD for signs of stronger upside momentum. If […]
Read moreJanuary 29, 2026 7:19 am
Key Moments The dollar remains under heavy pressure despite US President Trump’s recent remarks that it is “doing great”. EUR/USD, USD/CHF, and AUD/USD all move sharply against the greenback, with several pairs testing multi-year extremes. Gold climbs 2.5% on the day and over 11% this week to $5,555, while silver pushes above $118 to a […]
Read moreJanuary 28, 2026 1:40 pm
Key Moments AeroVironment (NASDAQ:AVAV) shares gained 2% on Wednesday following news of a new U.S. Air Force task order. The company’s UES division received a $75 million, five-year contract under the FRESH program to develop advanced biotechnology and smart materials. The award builds on AeroVironment’s collaboration with the Air Force Research Laboratory and will utilize […]
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