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Gold Prices Settle Shy of Record High as Dollar Slide Boosts Metal
A drop in the U.S. dollar and Treasury yields lifted the yellow metal.
Stocks Rally for 2nd Week Ahead of Big Tech Earnings and Fed Meeting
Wall Street began the shorter trading week with bullish sentiment, fueled by falling bond yields that make equities more appealing than stocks.
US Manufacturing Grows for First Time in 6 Months Amid Optimism Surge
January marked the end of a six-month contraction in U.S. manufacturing as optimism surged and factory output and hiring rose.
Trump Signs Sweeping Cryptocurrency Executive Order
The order will revoke existing executive guidance on digital currency, establish a presidential task force, and ban central banks from issuing tokens.
S&P 500 Hits Fresh Record High as Stocks Extend Gains on Trump Optimism, AI Investments
Solid start to the earnings season helps lift U.S. stocks.
SEC Launches Task Force to Overhaul Crypto Policy
The SEC under new leadership has announced the formation of a crypto task force to overhaul policy on digital assets.
Trump, Melania Launch Their Own Meme Coins Ahead of Inauguration
The Trump meme coin website stated that the tokens are intended to function as ‘an expression of support’ and not an investment opportunity.
USTR Investigation Finds China’s Shipbuilding Dominance Hurts US
One labor union is calling on the incoming Trump administration to ‘implement strong remedies that level the playing field for American workers.’
Apple, Samsung Smartphone Shipments Fall Amid Competition With Chinese Makers
Apple still ranked first in the global smartphone market in 2024 with a market share of 18.7 percent, followed closely by Samsung at 18 percent.
US Home Rents at Lowest Level in Nearly 3 Years: Report
The asking rent for properties has gone down considerably from 2022’s record high of $1,700.
