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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January 13, 2026
Gold cracks $4,600/oz as Fed uncertainty fans safe-haven rush
Gold hit a record above $4,600 per ounce and silver reached a fresh peak as investors piled into safe-haven assets after uncertainty deepened over a Trump administration criminal probe into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell.
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January 13, 2026
Sterling rallies vs dollar, flat against euro as risk premium unwinds
Sterling rallied against the U.S. dollar, alongside the euro and the Swiss franc, after the Trump administration threatened Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell with a criminal indictment. The greenback fell sharply as the unprecedented move raised concerns about the U.S. currency’s safe-haven status.
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January 13, 2026
Oil prices steady as investors assess impact of events in Iran and Venezuela
Oil prices held near a five-week high as concerns Iran may reduce exports during a crackdown on the biggest anti-government demonstrations in years offset expectations supplies could rise from Venezuela, another OPEC member under sanctions.
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