January 16, 2026
Dollar rises as US jobless claims fall
The dollar rose after data showed that the number of Americans filing new applications for unemployment benefits unexpectedly fell last week, further boosting expectations that the Federal Reserve will keep rates on hold for the next several months.
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January 16, 2026
TSMC smashes forecasts with record profit, flags more US factories
TSMC, the world’s main producer of advanced AI chips, posted a forecast-smashing 35% jump in fourth-quarter profit to a record high, predicted robust annual growth and flagged more U.S. manufacturing capacity was in the works. Wall Street’s main indexes snapped back, lifted by a chip-fueled surge after TSMC’s blockbuster results, while investors combed through earnings […]
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January 16, 2026
Bitcoin ETFs post biggest inflows of 2026 so far
Bitcoin exchange-traded funds have seen strong inflows for three consecutive days, reversing earlier January losses. Spot Bitcoin ETF inflows topped $843 million on Wednesday, marking the largest single-day inflows of 2026 so far.
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January 15, 2026
Strong US retail sales in November underscore economy’s resilience
U.S. retail sales increased more than expected in November as motor vehicle purchases rebounded and households boosted spending elsewhere, suggesting the economy maintained its strong pace of growth in the fourth quarter.
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January 15, 2026
Trump’s greenlight for Nvidia AI chips to China draws fire
U.S. lawmakers and former officials questioned President Donald Trump’s decision to allow Nvidia to sell its second most powerful AI chips in China, arguing the move erodes America’s AI edge and threatens to electrify Beijing’s military.
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January 15, 2026
Bitwise lists Bitcoin, Ether and Solana ETPs on Nasdaq Stockholm
Digital asset manager Bitwise has listed seven crypto exchange-traded products denominated in Swedish krona on Nasdaq Stockholm, giving Swedish investors regulated exposure to Bitcoin, Ether and Solana.
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