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ADP AUTHORIZED TO PURCHASE $6 BILLION OF ITS COMMON STOCK $ADP

WHITE HOUSE: US CHIP TARIFF WILL NOT APPLY TO CHIPS IMPORTED FOR US TECHNOLOGY SUPPLY

WHITE HOUSE: THE PRESIDENT ALSO IMPOSED A 25% TARIFF ON CERTAIN ADVANCED COMPUTING CHIPS, SUCH AS THE NVIDIA H200 AND AMD MI325X

*WIDER CHIP IMPORT TARIFFS POSSIBLE IN NEAR FUTURE: WHITE HOUSE

'Now there is a calm. We are in full control,' Iran foreign minister tells Fox News

Trump: I can't rely on Denmark over Greenland

TRUMP ON GREENLAND: WE NEED IT

*TRUMP ON GREENLAND: WE HAVE VERY GOOD RELATIONSHIP WITH DENMARK

Trump: We have been informed by important sources on other side that killing and executions have stopped in Iran

SPOT SILVER JUMPS OVER 7% TO A RECORD HIGH OF $93.44/OZ

DENMARK FOREIGN MINISTER­:­ WE WILL NEVER ACCEPT THAT THE U.S. TAKES OVER GREENLAND

BRITISH EMBASSY IN TEHRAN HAS BEEN TEMPORARILY CLOSED - POLITICO

TRUMP: HAVE BEEN TOLD KILLING IN IRAN IS STOPPING, NO PLAN FOR EXECUTIONS

TRUMP: SIGNED ACTION THAT WILL ALLOW US TO TAKE IN 25% ON SALE OF CHIPS

*OPENAI STRIKES OVER $10B COMPUTING DEAL WITH CEREBRAS: WSJ

TRUMP SIGNED EXECUTIVE ACTION ON CRITICAL MINERALS -AIDE

*TRUMP: HAVE SOME NEWS ON IRAN WE'LL TALK ABOUT

France says will take part in European military mission to Greenland

CHEVRON IS EXPECTED TO RECEIVE EXPANDED VENEZUELA LICENSE FROM US THIS WEEK, OIL INDUSTRY SOURCES SAY $CVX

POLISH FOREIGN MINISTRY SAYS IT URGES POLISH CITIZENS TO LEAVE IRAN IMMEDIATELY

ITALY URGES ITS CITIZENS TO LEAVE IRAN - FOREIGN MINISTRY STATEMENT

US GETS FIRST $500M VENEZUELAN OIL DEAL - SEMAFOR

"It is clear" that Donald Trump "has a desire to conquer Greenland" (Danish minister)

DENMARK'S FOREIGN MINISTER: WE DIDN'T MANAGE TO CHANGE THE AMERICAN POSITION ON GREENLAND

GERMANY WILL SEND SOLDIERS TO GREENLAND THIS WEEK

BEIJING TELLS CHINESE FIRMS TO STOP USING SOFTWARE FROM CROWDSTRIKE, MANDIANT, WIZ, SENTINELONE, RECORDED FUTURE, MCAFEE, CLAROTY, AND RAPID7 BEIJING ALSO TELLS CHINESE FIRMS TO STOP USING SOFTWARE FROM CYBERARK, ORCA SECURITY, CATO NETWORKS AND IMPERVA, TWO SOURCES

META LAYS OFF 1,500 PEOPLE IN METAVERSE DIVISION: WSJ

MEDVEDEV SAYS EUROPE WOULD GIVE UP GREENLAND Russian Security Council Deputy Chairman Dmitry Medvedev claimed European leaders would not resist a Greenland annexation threatened by US President Trump. He mocked Europe’s response as weak, saying they would “give up Greenland.”

USER REPORTS INDICATE PROBLEMS AT VERIZON, AT&T AND T-MOBILE - DOWNDETECTOR $VZ $T $TMUS

US-CHINA AI RACE EXTENDS TO SPACE-BASED DATA CENTERS Competition for artificial intelligence dominance between the U.S. and China is heading to space, with companies like Google and SpaceX planning satellite constellations that tap the sun's energy to power data centers.

NORWAY SENDING TWO MILITARY STAFFERS TO GREENLAND, DAILY VG AND NEWS AGENCY NTB REPORT, CITING DEFENCE MINISTER

FED'S KASHKARI: CRYPTO 'BASICALLY USELESS' FOR CONSUMERS

CALIFORNIA AG PROBES XAI, GROK OVER SEXUAL AI IMAGES

FED'S BOSTIC: POWELL'S VIDEO SAID ALL IT NEEDED TO SAY

FED'S KASHKARI: INFALTION IS STILL TOO HIGH BUT MOVING THE RIGHT WAY

FED'S KASHKARI: THE ECONOMY IS CONFUSING, JOB MARKET SHOWING SIGNS OF WEAKNESS

BITGO IPO IS WELL OVERSUBSCRIBED

TRUMP ADMINISTRATION NEARING TRADE, INVESTMENT DEAL WITH TAIWAN

U.S. NATURAL GAS FUTURES EXTEND LOSSES, PRICES DOWN 10% TO 12-WEEK LOW ON DROP IN GAS FLOWS TO LNG EXPORT PLANTS IN TEXAS

UK WITHDRAWS PERSONNEL FROM MILITARY BASES IN QATAR - I NEWSPAPER

US ATTACK ON IRAN WOULD BE ‘GRAVEST MISTAKE,’ SAYS RUSSIAN OFFICIAL Leonid Slutsky, head of Russia’s International Affairs Committee, warned that a US military strike on Iran would be Washington’s “gravest mistake” and could destabilize the entire region. He accused the US of

UBS ANALYSTS PREDICT GOLD PRICE COULD REACH $5,000 Gold surged to an intraday record of $4,650.10 an ounce amid rising tensions over potential US military action in Iran. UBS analysts said prices could exceed $5,000 in the coming months, driven by geopolitical risks, the Justice

$TSLA - TESLA MOVES FULL SELF-DRIVING TO MONTHLY SUBSCRIPTION Tesla CEO Elon Musk announced that the company will stop selling its Full Self-Driving (FSD) software for a one-time fee after February 14. FSD will only be available as a monthly subscription, starting at $99 per

MUSK SAYS TESLA IS MOVING FULL SELF-DRIVING TO A MONTHLY SUBSCRIPTION – CNBC

CITI CEO WARNS OF MORE JOB CUTS, CALLS TIME ON ‘OLD, BAD HABITS’- BLOOMBERG $C

MIRAN SAYS INFLATION COMING DOWN, 'OTHER SUFF IS JUST NOISE'

MIRAN: REITERATES NEED FOR 150 BASIS POINTS OF CUTS THIS YEAR

MIRAN: STORIES ABOUT RISK TO U.S. INSTITUTIONS ARE FROM PEOPLE LOOKING FOR "CLICKS"

FED'S MIRAN:INTRODUCTION OF STABLE COINS WILL REINFORCE DOLAR

TESLA IS STRUGGLING TO OFFLOAD ABOUT A THIRD OF THE INITIAL VEHICLES IT IMPORTED TO INDIA LAST YEAR

SWEDEN PRIME MINISTER: SOME OFFICERS FROM THE SWEDISH ARMED FORCES ARRIVE IN GREENLAND TODAY

DENMARK, GREENLAND OFFICIALS MEET WITH VANCE AND RUBIO Danish Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen and Greenland’s Vivian Motzfeldt arrived at the White House to meet Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio at the Eisenhower Executive Office Building.

SCHUMER TELLS THE AP THAT DEMOCRATS ARE PREPARING FOR TRUMP TO DISRUPT THE MIDTERMS Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer says Democrats are preparing for Trump to interfere in the midterms. He cites immigration raids and voter concerns about chaos, costs, and corruption as

U.S. STOCKS EXTEND FALL, S&P 500 DOWN 1.00 PCT

HOUSE GOP MOVES TO HOLD HILLARY CLINTON IN CONTEMPT The Republican-led House Oversight Committee will begin contempt of Congress proceedings against Hillary Clinton after she skipped a deposition in the Jeffrey Epstein investigation. Both Hillary and Bill Clinton face potential

🇨🇳 CHINA POSTS RECORD $1.2 TRILLION TRADE SURPLUS IN 2025 China reported its largest-ever trade surplus of nearly $1.2 trillion last year, defying Trump’s tariffs. Exports grew 6.1% to $3.8 trillion, while imports rose 0.5% to $2.6 trillion. Growth was strongest in emerging

BUYING GREENLAND COULD COST UP TO $700 BILLION President Trump’s plan to acquire Greenland could cost the U.S. $500–700 billion, according to estimates by former officials and scholars. Greenland, a semi-autonomous territory of Denmark, rejects U.S. ownership, with 85% of

BUYING GREENLAND COULD COST AS MUCH AS $700 BILLION: NBC

FED'S MIRAN: DEREGULATION SHOULD PUT DOWNWARD PRESSURE ON PRICES, ANOTHER REASON FOR U.S. CENTRAL BANK TO CUT INTEREST RATES

US TELLS PERSONNEL IN SAUDI ARABIA TO 'EXERCISE CAUTION'

THIS PAST WEEK FBI, DOJ AND DEFENSE DEPT EXECUTED SEARCH WARRANT AF HOME OF WASHINGTON POST JOURNALIST -BONDI BONDI: JOURNALIST WAS OBTAINING AND REPORTING CLASSIFIED AND ILLEGALLY LEAKED INFORMATION FROM A PENTAGON CONTRACTOR BONDI: LEAKER IS CURRENTLY BEHIND BARS

*SUPREME COURT DOESN'T RULE ON TRUMP'S TARIFFS WEDNESDAY

US ISSUES ANOTHER ALERT ADVISING CITIZENS TO LEAVE IRAN “U.S. citizens should leave Iran now. Consider departing Iran by land to Türkiye or Armenia, if safe to do so,” the virtual U.S. embassy in Tehran said in a statement Wednesday. This is the third alert in five days. The

MORTGAGES ABOVE 6% NOW MORE COMMON THAN ULTRA-LOW RATES For the first time, mortgages above 6% (21.2%) outnumber those below 3% (20%), Realtor reports. Rates have stayed above 6% since Sept 2022, though most homeowners (51.5%) still have rates ≤4%, and 69% ≤5%. High rates help

U.S. DECEMBER EXISTING HOME SALES DATA 🔸 Existing home sales rose 5.1% in Dec to 4.35M units (Nov: 4.14M; consensus: 4.21M) 🔸 Inventory: 1.18M homes, 3.3 months’ supply 🔸 2025 annual sales: 4.06M units, unchanged from 2024 🔸 Median price: $405,400, up 0.4% from last Dec

*US DEC. EXISTING HOME SALES RISE TO 4.35M RATE; EST. 4.22M

CRYPTO STOCKS RISE AFTER BITCOIN HITS OVER EIGHT-WEEK HIGH

CBOE VOLATILITY INDEX AT FOUR-WEEK HIGH; LAST UP 1.53 POINTS AT 17.51

FED’S PAULSON: ‘NOT EVERYONE IS DOING GREAT’ IN THE U.S. ECONOMY RIGHT NOW

FED’S PAULSON: MONETARY POLICY IS ‘A LITTLE RESTRICTIVE’ RIGHT NOW FED’S PAULSON: IS CAUTIOUSLY OPTIMISTIC ON INFLATION MOVING BACK TO TARGET

FED’S PAULSON: INFLATION SHOULD BE AROUND 2% RUN RATE BY YEAR END

IMPACT ON OIL IF IRAN CLOSES THE STRAIT OF HORMUZ Closing the Strait of Hormuz would cause a severe shock to global oil and shipping markets, according to Kepler Cheuvreux, though the firm says the risk remains low. The strait handles about 35% of global crude trade—around 13.8

U.S. STOCKS EXTEND FALL, NASDAQ DOWN 1.00 PCT

U.S. HALTS VISA PROCESSING FOR 75 COUNTRIES The U.S. State Department will pause all visa processing for 75 countries starting January 21, 2026, while it reviews screening and vetting procedures aimed at preventing applicants likely to become public charges. The suspension is

GREENLAND GOVERNMENT: FROM TODAY THERE WILL BE AN INCREASED MILITARY PRESENCE IN AND AROUND GREENLAND - IN CLOSE COOPERATION WITH NATO ALLIES

GERMAN FINANCE MINISTER KLINGBEIL: TRADE POLICY INCREASINGLY BEING USED AS A WEAPON KLINGBEIL: US ADMINISTRATION IS TURNING AWAY FROM EUROPE

*US FREEZING BRAZIL, RUSSIA, IRAN VISA PROCESSING: FOX NEWS

BRAZILIAN BILLIONAIRE JOESLEY BATISTA MET WITH VENEZUELA'S INTERIM PRESIDENT DELCY RODRIGUEZ IN CARACAS ON FRIDAY AND MET U.S. OFFICIALS IN WASHINGTON BEFORE AND AFTER, SOURCE SAYS BILLIONAIRE BATISTA TOLD U.S. OFFICIALS HE FOUND VENEZUELA'S RODRIGUEZ WILLING TO OPEN NATIONAL

BESSENT: EXCESS VOLATILITY IN THE FX MARKET UNDESIRABLE

US EXPORTERS SELL 334,000 TONS OF SOYBEANS TO CHINA

POWELL MAY SKIP CONGRESSIONAL TESTIMONY AMID DOJ PROBE Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell may not appear at his next scheduled congressional hearings after the Justice Department served the Fed with grand jury subpoenas, according to House Financial Services Committee Chair

$MSFT - MICROSOFT'S SPENDING ON ANTHROPIC AI IS ON PACE TO HIT $500 MLN - THE INFORMATION

FUNDSTRAT’S TOM LEE: FOLLOW THE WHITE HOUSE, NOT THE MARKET Fundstrat’s Tom Lee warns investors not to fight Washington, arguing the White House is increasingly deciding which sectors win or lose. He says this dynamic matters more than monetary policy early in the year. Lee

CITIGROUP CFO MASON SAYS BANK CANNOT SUPPORT INTEREST RATE CAP, WOULD AFFECT AVAILABILITY CITIGROUP CFO MASON SAYS CREDIT CARD INTEREST RATE CAP WOULD HAVE A DELETERIOUS EFFECT ON THE ECONOMY

CONSUMER SPENDING GREW 5% YOY IN 2025, BOFA CEO SAYS

MUSK- WHEN ASKED TO GENERATE IMAGES, GROK WILL REFUSE TO PRODUCE ANYTHING ILLEGAL

$NVDA - CHINA RESTRICTS NVIDIA H200 AI CHIP IMPORTS Chinese authorities have told customs agents that Nvidia’s H200 AI chips are not permitted to enter China and advised domestic firms not to buy them except in limited cases, effectively creating a temporary ban. The move,

MUSK: NOT AWARE OF ANY NAKED UNDERAGE IMAGES GENERATED BY GROK

OIL RALLY EXTENDS ON GEOPOLITICAL RISKS Oil prices rose as geopolitical tensions outweighed global oversupply concerns. Citi lifted its near-term Brent price target to $70, citing supply disruption risks tied to Iran and the Russia–Ukraine conflict, and said prices could move

SPOT GOLD HOLDS GAINS AFTER US ECONOMIC DATA, LAST UP 0.9% AT $4,631.21/OZ

US NOVEMBER PPI RISES TO 3%, HIGHEST SINCE JULY, ABOVE 2.7% FORECAST

US PRESIDENT TRUMP'S COMMENTS ON GREENLAND SHOULD BE TAKEN SERIOUSLY - FRENCH PRIME MINISTER

*US NOV. PRODUCER PRICES RISE 0.2% M/M; EST. +0.2% *US NOV. PRODUCER PRICES RISE 3% Y/Y; EST. +2.7% *US NOV. CORE PPI UNCHANGED M/M; EST. +0.2% *US NOV. CORE PPI RISES 3% Y/Y; EST. +2.7%

*US NOV. RETAIL SALES RISE 0.6% M/M; EST. +0.5% *US NOV. PRODUCER PRICES RISE 3.0% Y/Y; EST. +2.7%

🚨 TRUMP: NATO SHOULD TELL DENMARK TO GET RUSSIANS, CHINESE OUT NOW

US WITHDRAWING SOME PERSONNEL FROM MAJOR US BASES IN THE MIDDLE EAST AS A PRECAUTION GIVEN ELEVATED REGIONAL TENSIONS – US OFFICIAL

LULA SEEN WITH 36%, FLAVIO BOLSONARO 23%, FREITAS 9% IN FIRST ROUND OF BRAZIL'S PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION - POLL

KASHKARI DOESN'T SEE 'IMPETUS TO CUT IN JANUARY': NYT KASHKARI SEES ECONOMY SHOWING 'RESILIENCE': NYT

KASHKARI SEES TRUMP'S FED ACTIONS 'ABOUT MONETARY POLICY': NYT

SPOT SILVER RISES MORE THAN 3% TO RECORD HIGH AT $89.87/OZ

TRUMP: GREENLAND PREMIER FACES PROBLEM OVER STICKING WITH DENMARK

TRUMP ON IRAN PROTESTER DEATH TOLL: I WILL ACT ACCORDINGLY

*TRUMP: WANT TO SEE A BIT OF FREEDOM FOR IRANIAN PEOPLE

TRUMP: WILL MEET WITH INSURANCE COMPANIES TO DISCUSS HEALTHCARE

TRUMP: THINK DIMON IS WRONG ON FED

TRUMP: WILL GET IRAN DEATH FIGURES SHORTLY

TRUMP: IRAN IS ON MY MIND WHEN I SEE THE DEATH HAPPENING THERE

TRUMP: HEADED BACK TO THE WHITE HOUSE, WILL LOOK AT IRAN

CHINESE COMPANIES MUST DEMONSTRATE SUFFICIENT SECURITY PROCEDURES IN ORDER TO BUY NVIDIA H200 CHIPS -COMMERCE DEPARTMENT

NVIDIA MUST CERTIFY THERE ARE ENOUGH H200S IN THE U.S. AND CHINESE IMPORTS CAN BE NO MORE THAN 50% OF TOTAL SHIPPED TO US CUSTOMERS -- COMMERCE DEPARTMENT

U.S. FILES FOR COURT WARRANTS TO SEIZE DOZENS MORE VENEZUELA-LINKED OIL TANKERS: SOURCES

*WRIGHT: US WOULD HAPPILY PARTNER WITH IRAN ON OIL IF REGIME ENDS

AMAZON PUSHES SUPPLIERS FOR CUTS AHEAD OF SUPREME COURT TARIFF RULING - FT

AMAZON PUSHES SUPPLIERS FOR CUTS AHEAD OF SUPREME COURT TARIFF RULING - FT, HAS SOUGHT DISCOUNTS FROM SUPPLIERS RANGING FROM LOW SINGLE DIGITS TO AS HIGH AS 30 PER CENT - FT $AMZN

*NETFLIX WEIGHS AMENDING WARNER BROS. BID TO MAKE IT ALL CASH $NFLX $WBD

US SENATE MAJORITY LEADER THUNE: DOES NOT EXPECT A GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN

TRUMP THREATENS TO END SANCTUARY CITY PAYMENTS ON FEB. 1

Trump: We'll start hitting drug-runners by land

TRUMP: LATER THIS WEEK I'LL ANNOUNCE OUR HEALTHCARE AFFORDABILITY FRAMEWORK

Trump: To Iran, keep protesting, take over your institutions. You are being very badly abused

Trump: I hear hydrogen vehicles are not testing too well

*MUSK OFFERING FREE STARLINK IN IRAN AMID INTERNET BLACKOUT

TRUMP: ALTERNATIVE OPTIONS WILL BE PURSUED IF TARIFF CASE IS LOST

TRUMP: POWELL KILLS EVERY MARKET RALLY U.S. President Donald Trump said Tuesday that Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell “kills every rally,” arguing that interest rates should fall when strong economic data is released. Speaking at the Detroit Economic Club, Trump criticized

*TRUMP: TO BE ANTI-TARIFF IS TO BE PRO-CHINESE

*TRUMP: FED CHAIR KILLS EVERY RALLY *TRUMP: I WANT FED CHIEF TO PUT RATES DOWN ON GOOD NEWS

Trump: We have a real stiff in the Fed

TRUMP: WE'LL GET OIL PRICES DOWN EVEN FURTHER

Trump: Venezuela was as flawless an attack as ever, we are working with the people

Trump: Even Venezuela wasn't too bad, was it

IRAN DEFENSE MINISTER: WILL RESPOND TO ANY US AGGRESSION

Canadian government urges its citizens to "leave Iran now"

TRUMP: I WOULD LOVE TO SEE OIL AT $53 A BARREL

TRUMP ON US ALLIES IN IRAN: I THINK THEY SHOULD GET OUT

TRUMP URGES AMERICANS TO LEAVE IRAN, OFFERS NO DETAILS ON “HELP” U.S. President Donald Trump said Americans should consider evacuating Iran and declined to explain a social media post claiming that “help is on its way” to Iranian protesters. Speaking to reporters during a visit

SEN. GRAHAM: IRANIAN PEOPLE’S LONG NIGHTMARE WILL END SOON

NOVO CEO SAYS EXPECT SOME HEADWINDS IN INTERNATIONAL OPERATIONS IN 2026, SAYS LOSS OF EXCLUSIVITY IN A NUMBER OF MARKETS IN 2026 COULD RESULT IN COMPANY MAYBE HAVING A DIFFICULT YEAR $NVO

TRUMP'S ENVOY SECRETLY MET IRAN'S EXILED CROWN PRINCE -AXIOS

🚨 TRUMP: GOOD IDEA IF AMERICANS EVACUATE FROM IRAN

🚨 TRUMP, WHEN ASKED ABOUT HELP ON THE WAY TO IRAN, SAYS YOU ARE GOING TO FIND OUT

🚨 TRUMP: FED CHAIR PICK IN THE NEXT FEW WEEKS

TRUMP, ASKED ABOUT USMCA SUNSET, SAYS IT’S IRRELEVANT, CANADA WANTS IT, WE DON’T NEED IT

JPMORGAN, CITI IN TALKS TO FINANCE $1 BILLION ARGENTINA PIPELINE

WHITE HOUSE: TRUMP WILL SPEAK ABOUT IRAN TONIGHT

U.S. OFFICIAL SAYS GREENLAND ACTION POSSIBLE WITHIN WEEKS OR MONTHS A senior Trump administration official says the United States could take concrete steps toward acquiring Greenland within “weeks or months,” though completing any deal would take longer. Thomas Dans, President

THE US COULD TAKE ACTION ON GREENLAND IN WEEKS OR MONTHS - USA TODAY

$F - *FORD ANNOUNCEMENT EXPECTED TODAY: LEAVITT

THOUSANDS FEARED DEAD IN IRAN PROTESTS At least 12,000 people may have been killed in Iran’s crackdown on nationwide protests, far above official figures. Videos show bodies in Tehran morgues amid communication blackouts. Protests began over rising living costs, and human rights

China Tightens Nvidia $NVDA H200 Access, Tells Some Tech Firms Purchases Only Approved For Special Cases Like University R And D Labs - The Information

$NVDA - CHINA RESTRICTS NVIDIA CHIP PURCHASES TO SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES - THE INFORMATION The Chinese government this week told some tech companies it would only approve their purchases of Nvidia’s H200 AI chips under special circumstances, such as for university research and

GREENLAND MINERAL RESOURCES MINISTER: WE DON'T DETECT A THREAT FROM CHINA AND RUSSIA BUT NO PROBLEM INCREASING MONITORING

U.S. DESIGNATES MUSLIM BROTHERHOOD CHAPTERS AS TERRORIST GROUPS Senator Rubio announced that the Lebanese, Egyptian, and Jordanian branches of the Muslim Brotherhood are now designated terrorist organizations. He said the U.S., under President Trump, will target their operations

U.S.-BASED RIGHTS GROUP HRANA SAYS VERIFIED DEATH TOLL OF IRAN'S PROTESTS RISES TO 2,003 PEOPLE

GREENLAND MINERAL RESOURCES MINISTER: WE FEEL BETRAYED BY AMERICA, THIS IS NOT SOMETHING WE SOUGHT OR THINK WE DESERVE

BLACKROCK: INFLATION NO LONGER FED’S MAIN WORRY Rick Rieder of BlackRock says steady CPI data show inflation is “yesterday’s problem,” while labor market weaknesses are now the Fed’s bigger concern. He notes recent strong economic growth has not translated into job gains, a

CME UPDATES PRECIOUS-METALS MARGIN RULES CME Group will set gold, silver, platinum, and palladium margins as a percentage of notional value instead of a fixed dollar amount, effective Tuesday’s close, after a surge in prices and volatility. The change aims to better reflect risk

HOUSE GOP MOVES TO HOLD CLINTON IN CONTEMPT House Oversight Chair James Comer said contempt proceedings will begin against Bill Clinton after he failed to appear for a subpoena in the Jeffrey Epstein investigation. The subpoenas, issued for depositions on Clinton’s ties to

JOHNSON: CREDIT CARD CAP SHOULD BE INVESTIGATED

TRUMP: POWELL DOES NOT DO A VERY GOOD JOB

TRUMP: I WILL TALK ABOUT THE ECONOMY IN DETROIT

TRUMP: POWELL IS EITHER INCOMPETENT OR CROOKED

TRUMP: INFLATION REPORT PROVIDES FED CHAIR POWELL A CHANCE TO CUT RATES

SENATE REPUBLICAN LEADER THUNE: I AM NOT ADVOCATING FOR A CREDIT CARD INTEREST RATE CAP.

Bill and Hillary Clinton refuse to testify in Epstein inquiry: The New York Times

MUSALEM: SEE LITTLE REASON FOR FURTHER EASING OF POLICY IN THE NEAR TERM

MUSALEM: INFLATION CLOSER TO 3% THAN 2%, BUT ANTICIPATE IT WILL EBB THIS YEAR

FED'S MUSALEM: EXPECT ECONOMY TO GROW AT OR ABOVE POTENTIAL IN 2026

US OCT. NEW HOME SALES 737,000 ANN. RATE; EST. 715K

OIL PRICE SPLIPPING BELOW $50/B WOULD BE A 'CONCERN' FOR US PRODUCERS, MARATHON OIL CEO SAYS

META SAID TO DISCUSS DOUBLING RAY-BAN GLASSES OUTPUT AFTER SURGE IN DEMAND- BLOOMBERG $META

SPOT GOLD HITS RECORD HIGH OF $4,631.34/OZ

CLINTONS TO TESTIFY IN EPSTEIN PROBE Bill and Hillary Clinton are scheduled to testify Tuesday in Congress’s investigation of Jeffrey Epstein, with Republicans warning they could face contempt charges if they do not appear.

🚨 TRUMP ON IRAN: HELP IS ON ITS WAY

🚨 TRUMP: I HAVE CANCELLED ALL MEETINGS WITH IRANIAN OFFICIALS UNTIL SENSELESS KILLING OF PROTESTERS STOPS TRUMP: IRANIAN PATRIOTS, KEEP PROTESTING

*META SEEKS DOUBLING OF AI RAY-BAN CAPACITY TO 20M UNITS IN 2026

TRUMP CALLS FOR RATE CUTS AFTER STRONG U.S. DATA President Trump hailed low inflation and strong growth, urging Fed Chair Powell to cut interest rates “meaningfully” and warning that failure to act would be “too late.” He credited his tariff policies for the positive economic

🚨 - TRUMP: GREAT INFLATION NUMBERS FOR USA. THAT MEANS THAT JEROME "TOO LATE" POWELL SHOULD CUT INTEREST RATES

JPMORGAN WARNS AGAINST TRUMP’S 10% CREDIT CARD CAP JPMorgan CFO Jeremy Barnum said the bank could challenge President Trump’s order to cap credit card rates at 10%, noting “everything’s on the table.” He warned that the directive could reduce credit availability, harming

USER REPORTS INDICATE X DOWN FOR USERS IN THE U.S - DOWNDETECTOR

INSTITUTIONAL INVESTORS EARLY TO NEXGEN AND ISOENERGY MAKE INVESTMENT IN ATHA ENERGY 130% ABOVE MARKET $SASK $SASKF $NXE $QRC

WEF OFFICIALS: U.S. DELEGATION TO DAVOS WILL BE LARGEST AND MOST SENIOR EVER INCLUDING TRUMP, FIVE SECRETARIES, SPECIAL ENVOY STEVE WITKOFF AND TRUMP'S SON-IN-LAW JARED KUSHNER

SOFT INFLATION MAY PAVE WAY FOR FED CUTS If upcoming inflation reports mirror December’s modest gains, the Fed could resume rate cuts soon, says B. Riley Wealth’s Art Hogan. December CPI rose 2.7% year-over-year, with core at 2.6%, in line with expectations. Treasury yields and

DIMON: DEFICITS WILL BITE EVENTUALLY, GEOPOLITICS ARE A BIG RISK

GREENLAND PRIME MINISTER­:­ I WOULD LIKE TO REPEAT THAT GREENLAND IS NOT FOR SALE

DIMON: IMPACT OF CARD CAP WOULD BE 'VERY DRAMATIC'

Apple Launches Creator Studio Subscription Bundling Final Cut Pro, Logic Pro And Other Creative Apps, Priced At $12.99/Month Or $129/Year, Rolling Out Jan. 28 $AAPL

DENMARK PRIME MINISTER ON TRUMP INTEREST IN GREENLAND­:­ THERE IS MUCH EVIDENCE THAT THE HARDEST PART NOW LIES AHEAD OF US

CME GROUP TO LAUNCH 100-OUNCE SILVER FUTURES TO MEET RECORD RETAIL DEMAND

CRUDE FUTURES RISE ON IRAN SUPPLY RISK Crude oil futures climbed as markets priced in higher geopolitical risk tied to tensions in Iran and U.S. tariff threats. President Trump announced a 25 percent tariff on any country doing business with Iran, raising fears of supply

the recreation index rose 1.2% in December, marking its largest one month increase since that index was created in 1993 The recreation index is a major component of the U.S. Consumer Price Index (CPI), tracking price changes for goods and services like TVs, audio equipment,

TRUMP ON MINNESOTA Trump warns Minnesota is threatened by thousands of dangerous illegal immigrants — murderers, rapists, drug dealers, violent prisoners, and people from foreign mental institutions — released under Biden’s open borders. He says ICE aims to deport them, crime

MICROSOFT - AUNCHING NEW INITIATIVE TO BUILD CALL COMMUNITY-FIRST AI INFRASTRUCTURE

US SHORT-TERM INTEREST RATE FUTURES JUMP AFTER INFLATION DATA, AS TRADERS ADD TO BETS ON FED RATE CUTS

SPOT SILVER RISES 3% TO HIT RECORD HIGH AT $87.49/OZ

SPOT GOLD EXTENDS GAINS AFTER US CPI DATA, LAST UP 0.4% AT $4,613.96/OZ

*US DEC. CONSUMER PRICES RISE 0.3% M/M; EST. +0.3% *US DEC. CONSUMER PRICES RISE 2.7% Y/Y; EST. +2.7% *US DEC. CORE CPI RISES 0.2% M/M; EST. +0.3% *US DEC. CORE CPI RISES 2.6% Y/Y; EST. +2.7%

SPOT SILVER SURPASSES $87 PER OUNCE FOR THE FIRST TIME, UP OVER 21% YEAR-TO-DATE

ETHEREUM SEEN OUTPERFORMING BITCOIN Standard Chartered says Ethereum’s outlook has improved and it is likely to outperform bitcoin. While weak bitcoin performance has weighed on the broader crypto market, rising institutional demand for ethereum and its dominance in stablecoins,

JPMORGAN CEO JAMIE DIMON SAYS EVERYONE WE KNOW BELIEVES IN FED INDEPENDENCE

JPMORGAN CEO SAYS I DO HAVE GREAT RESPECT FOR FED CHAIRMAN JAY POWELL

SPOT SILVER HITS A RECORD HIGH OF $86.41/OZ

JPMORGAN CFO BARNUM SAYS A CAP ON INTEREST RATES ON CREDIT CARDS "WILL BE VERY BAD FOR CONSUMERS"

TRUMP ADMINISTRATION ENDS TEMPORARY PROTECTED STATUS FOR THOUSANDS OF SOMALIS IN US- FOX NEWS

SEOUL (AP) — Yonhap agency says independent counsel seeks death sentence for ex-South Korean leader Yoon over martial law imposition.

BNY CEO: INDEPENDENCE OF FED IS CRITICAL FOR BOND MARKET

BNY CEO: PRESSURE ON FED COULD LEAD TO HIGHER INTEREST RATES

BNY CEO: TRUMP ADMINISTRATION PRESSURE ON FED IS COUNTER PRODUCTIVE

KEYBANC POSITIVE ON $NVDA AND $MU AFTER ASIA TRIP KeyBanc said its Asia trip reinforced a bullish view on AI and memory stocks, citing strong hyperscaler demand and tightening supply. The firm raised estimates and price targets for several names, with the most positive views on

$AMD - KEYBANC UPGRADES AMD TO OVERWEIGHT KeyBanc upgraded AMD to Overweight from Sector Weight and set a $270 price target. The firm says strong hyperscaler demand has left AMD nearly sold out of server CPUs for 2026, with a possible 10%–15% price increase under consideration.

HEDGE FUNDS POST BEST YEAR SINCE 2009 Hedge funds delivered their strongest performance in 16 years, posting a 12.6% gain in 2025, according to Hedge Fund Research. Stock-picking and macro strategies led with gains above 17%, while healthcare-focused funds surged 33.8%. Major

BOFA: POWELL PROBE COULD DELAY RATE CUTS Bank of America says a Justice Department investigation into Fed Chair Jerome Powell adds risk to the outlook for U.S. rate cuts. While markets have reacted calmly, BofA warns the probe could embolden hawkish policymakers and make easing

CRYPTO FUND OUTFLOWS SLOW RECOVERY Cryptocurrencies are recovering gradually, but gains remain limited as investor caution persists, marked by continued outflows from crypto funds, says IG analyst Chris Beauchamp. He notes that prices lack fresh inflows needed for a stronger

CONSUMERS KEEP SPENDING, DIMON SAYS JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon says the U.S. economy remains resilient despite lingering risks. Labor markets have softened but are not deteriorating, while consumer spending and business health remain solid. He notes that fiscal stimulus,

CITI SAYS ITS BASE CASE 0-3 MONTH TARGET IS NOW $5,000/OZ FOR GOLD, AND $100/OZ FOR SILVER CITI SAYS SILVER TO CONTINUE TO OUTPERFORM GOLD

FED’S WILLIAMS: EXPECTS NEXT FED CHAIR WILL UNDERSTAND GRAVITY OF ROLE

FED’S WILLIAMS: FED NOT UNDER STRONG PRESSURE TO CHANGE RATES

NVIDIA, IN RESPONSE TO JAN 8 STORY ON H200 CHIPS, SAYS WE DO NOT REQUIRE UPFRONT PAYMENT NVIDIA: WE WOULD NEVER REQUIRE CUSTOMERS TO PAY FOR PRODUCTS THEY DO NOT RECEIVE

TRUMP: TRUMP: MICROSOFT WILL MAKE MAJOR CHANGES BEGINNING THIS WEEK TO ENSURE AMERICANS DON'T PAY FOR THEIR POWER CONSUMPTION IN FORM OF HIGHER UTILITY BILLS

BESSENT EXPRESSED OPTIMISM THAT NATIONS WILL PURSUE PRUDENT DERISKING OVER DECOUPLING, AND THAT THEY UNDERSTAND THE NEED TO REMEDY CURRENT DEFICIENCIES IN CRITICAL MINERALS SUPPLY CHAINS - TREASURY DEPT

BESSENT URGED SOME FOREIGN FINANCE MINISTERS ABOUT INCREASING THEIR SUPPLY CHAIN RESILIENCY - TREASURY DEPT

Trump: Congestion Pricing in Manhattan is a DISASTER for New York. It’s got to be ended, IMMEDIATELY! It’s never worked before, and it will never work now. I love New York, and hate to see it being destroyed so rapidly with such obviously foolish “policy.” Thank you for your

TRUMP: EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY, ANY COUNTRY DOING BUSINESS WITH ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF IRAN WILL PAY A TARIFF OF 25% ON ANY AND ALL BUSINESS BEING DONE WITH UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

*TRUMP: COUNTRIES DOING BUSINESS WITH IRAN TO PAY 25% US TARIFF

JUSTICE DEPARTMENT’S PROBE INTO JAY POWELL GALVANISES FED LEADERS TO REPEL DONALD TRUMP’S ATTACKS - FT

CHIPOTLE REAFFIRMS FULL-YEAR 2025 FINANCIAL GUIDANCE $CMG

*TRUMP UNHAPPY ABOUT PAM BONDI'S PERFORMANCE: WSJ *TRUMP HAS COMPLAINED REPEATEDLY TO AIDES: WSJ

WAYFAIR PARTNERS WITH GOOGLE TO ADVANCE AI-POWERED SHOPPING FOR THE HOME $W $GOOGL

Meta Plans ~10% Reality Labs Layoffs This Week As Zuckerberg Shifts Metaverse Spending Toward Next-Gen AI And Smart Glasses $META

SENATE MAJORITY LEADER THUNE SAYS FEDERAL PROBE OF POWELL SHOULD BE RESOLVED QUICKLY TO ENSURE FED INDEPENDENCE

🚨 U.S. ALLOWS MEXICO TO PROVIDE OIL TO CUBA DESPITE TRUMP'S VOW TO CUT OFF SUPPLY -CBS NEWS

GOLD AND SILVER HIT RECORDS AMID FED PROBE Gold and silver futures surged to record highs after news of a DOJ investigation into Fed Chair Jerome Powell, driving investors toward safe-haven assets. Gold rose 2.5% to $4,604.30 an ounce, while silver jumped 7.3% to $84.61.

VENEZUELA’S OIL RESERVE CLAIMS FACE SCRUTINY Analysts say Venezuela’s massive “proven” oil reserves, reclassified 15 years ago, overstate near-term potential. Much of the Orinoco Belt crude is heavy and costly to process, making a meaningful production increase unlikely anytime

POWELL GETS ‘FULL SUPPORT’ OF BANK OF CANADA’S MACKLEM AMID JUSTICE PROBE

US INTERIOR SEC. BURGUM: IF WE START SEEING LOW OIL PRICES ITS AN OPPORTUNITY TO FILL THE SPR - CNBC

*WARREN: TOLD TRUMP CONGRESS COULD PASS CREDIT CARD RATE CAP

WHITE HOUSE WEIGHS IRAN TALKS AS TRUMP CONSIDERS STRIKES The White House is weighing Iran’s offer to resume nuclear talks even as President Trump leans toward military action, US officials say. Some aides urge diplomacy first, while Trump says negotiations may proceed alongside

WHITE HOUSE WEIGHS IRAN’S NUCLEAR-TALKS OFFER AS TRUMP LEANS TOWARD STRIKES -WSJ

*US WEIGHING IRAN'S OFFER FOR DIPLOMACY: WSJ *VANCE URGING TRUMP TO TRY DIPLOMACY WITH IRAN: WSJ WSJ CITES US OFFICIALS ON WHITE HOUSE'S IRAN THINKING

U.S. HOUSE SPEAKER MIKE JOHNSON SAYS HE INTENDS TO LET FED CHAIR POWELL INVESTIGATION “PLAY OUT” AND NOT JUMP TO CONCLUSIONS

$GOOGL - MUSK ON APPLE AND GOOGLE COLLABORATION: SEEMS LIKE AN UNREASONABLE CONCENTRATION OF POWER FOR GOOGLE, GIVEN THAT THEY ALSO HAVE ANDROID AND CHROME

US OIL TRADE GROUP IS WORKING WITH ADMINISTRATION TO FILL STRATEGIC PETROLEUM RESERVE, API CHIEF SAYS

TRUMP DOJ FIRES PROSECUTOR WHO DECLINED TO PURSUE JAMES COMEY CASE - MS NOW

S&P 500 HITS INTRADAY RECORD HIGH, LAST UP 0.2%

BESSENT WARNS FED PROBE CREATES MARKET RISK Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told President Trump that the investigation into Fed Chair Jerome Powell has “made a mess” and could hurt financial markets, sources say. His concerns appeared justified as the dollar fell and bond

🚨 BESSENT DIDN'T QUESTION NEED FOR A POWELL INVESTIGATION AND WASN'T DEFENDING FED CHAIR IN HIS TALK WITH TRUMP-AXIOS

🚨 BESSENT TOLD TRUMP LATE SUNDAY THAT FEDERAL INVESTIGATION INTO POWELL "MADE A MESS" AND COULD BE BAD FOR FINANCIAL MARKETS-AXIOS

*LEAVITT: TRUMP DOESN'T HAVE A TIMELINE FOR ACQUIRING GREENLAND

WHITE HOUSE ON IRAN: TRUMP HAS SPOKEN TO MUSK ABOUT INTERNET

WHITE HOUSE: CONTINUING TO IRON OUT SOME ENERGY DEALS ON VENEZUELA

WHITE HOUSE: TRUMP NOT AFRAID TO USE MILITARY FORCE ON IRAN BUT WANTS DIPLOMACY

*LEAVITT: AIR STRIKES ONE OF MANY OPTIONS FOR IRAN

WHITE HOUSE ON IRAN: WHAT IRAN IS SAYING PUBLICLY IS DIFFERENT TO MESSAGE THEY ARE SENDING PRIVATELY TO U.S. - FOX NEWS

TRUMP: WOULD HAVE TO PAY BACK HUNDREDS OF BILLIONS OF DOLLARS

TRUMP: IF SUPREME COURT RULES AGAINST TARIFFS, WE'RE SCREWED

$META - ZUCKERBERG ANNOUNCED NEW TOP-LEVEL INITIATIVE, META COMPUTE

WHITE HOUSE OFFICIAL : TRUMP WILL MEET VENEZUELA'S MACHADO ON THURSDAY

ECB VILLEROY: "FANCIFUL" TO THINK ECB COULD RAISE KEY RATE THIS YEAR ECB VILLEROY: FALL IN DOLLAR POSSIBLE IF FED'S INDEPENDENCE CHALLENGED

🚨 TWO CHINA-FLAGGED SUPERTANKERS THAT WERE NAVIGATING TO VENEZUELA TO PICK UP DEBT-PAYING OIL CARGOES MAKE U-TURN -SHIPPING DATA

US REPRESENTATIVE ANNA PAULINA LUNA: IN JULY, I REFERRED JEROME POWELL TO THE DOJ, TODAY HE IS OFFICIALLY UNDER CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION

US NEARS TRADE DEAL WITH TAIWAN The Trump administration is close to finalizing a trade deal with Taiwan that would cut US tariffs on Taiwanese goods to 15% and secure major new US investments from chipmaker TSMC. The agreement would include plans for at least five additional

US NEARS TRADE DEAL WITH TAIWAN, CUTTING TARIFFS, SECURING TSMC CHIP FAB INVESTMENTS $TSM - NYT

US NEARS TRADE DEAL WITH TAIWAN, CUTTING TARIFFS, SECURING TSMC CHIP FAB INVESTMENTS TSMC TO BUILD AT LEAST FIVE MORE ARIZONA SEMICONDUCTOR FACILITIES UNDER NEW US DEAL US-TAIWAN TRADE DEAL TO REDUCE TARIFFS ON ISLAND'S EXPORTS TO 15%: NYT

APPLE’S GEMINI DEAL BOOSTS AI STRATEGY Wedbush says Apple’s decision to use Google’s Gemini for future Siri features reassures investors eager for AI progress. The partnership validates Google’s AI models and helps Apple accelerate its AI strategy despite a longer-than-expected

VENEZUELA MACHADO TO MEET WITH TRUMP ON THURSDAY -CNN

FED TRANSITION MAY LIMIT RATE CUTS Raymond James says DOJ subpoenas tied to Chair Powell are unlikely to have a lasting market impact. However, a leadership transition near the May 20 end of Powell’s term could limit the next Fed chair’s ability to pursue aggressive rate cuts.

U.S. NATURAL GAS FUTURES EXTEND GAINS, PRICES UP BY 5% ON RECORD LNG EXPORT FLOWS, COLDER FORECASTS

IRAN IS SAID TO HAVE SENT RUSSIA $2.7B WORTH OF MISSILES

investment bank Raymond James says they expect Kevin Hassett to be nominated for Fed chair in the coming days. The director of the National Economic Council is considered a front-runner given his perceived loyalty to President Trump, the investment bank says. "We have been

US SENATE BANKING COMMITTEE REPUBLICAN CRAMER SAYS POWELL IS NO CRIMINAL, CALLS FOR QUICK END TO FED PROBE TO "RESTORE CONFIDENCE" IN THE FED

COMMODITIES TRADERS VITOL, TRAFIGURA PLAN TO MOVE VENEZUELAN OIL TO STORAGE FACILITIES IN THE CARIBBEAN

Novo Nordisk CEO Doustdar Says Trump Administration Straight Talk Makes Deals Easier, Calls Compounded Wegovy Fight Ongoing, Estimates GLP-1 Compounders At 1.5M U.S. Patients At JPM Conf $NVO

FITCH: BITCOIN-BACKED SECURITIES CARRY HIGH RISK Fitch Ratings warns that Bitcoin-backed securities carry high market value risk due to price volatility, structural complexity, and counterparty exposures. These instruments rely on Bitcoin as collateral, with liquidation triggers

SENATOR MURKOWSKI: SENATOR TILLIS IS RIGHT IN BLOCKING ANY FEDERAL RESERVE NOMINEES UNTIL THIS IS RESOLVED

SENATOR MURKOWSKI: IF DOJ BELIEVES AN INVESTIGATION INTO CHAIR POWELL IS WARRANTED BASED ON PROJECT COST OVERRUNS THEN CONGRESS NEEDS TO INVESTIGATE DOJ

SENATOR MURKOWSKI: AFTER SPEAKING WITH CHAIR POWELL THIS MORNING, IT’S CLEAR ADMINISTRATION’S INVESTIGATION IS NOTHING MORE THAN AN ATTEMPT AT COERCION

SPOT SILVER GAINS OVER 7% TO $85.7/OZ

SPOT GOLD HITS RECORD HIGH AT $4,621.85/OZ

$MSTR - STRATEGY BUYS $1.25B IN BITCOIN, LARGEST SINCE JULY Michael Saylor’s Strategy Inc. purchased 13,627 Bitcoin worth $1.25 billion between Jan. 5–11, its biggest buy since July. Most acquisitions were funded through stock sales. The move follows a $17.44 billion Q4

$GOOGL - ALPHABET HITS $4 TRILLION IN MARKET CAPITALIZATION FOR THE FIRST TIME

APPLE PICKS GOOGLE’S GEMINI TO RUN AI-POWERED SIRI COMING THIS YEAR - CNBC $GOOGL $AAPL

$AAPL - APPLE PICKS GOOGLE’S GEMINI TO RUN AI-POWERED SIRI COMING THIS YEAR - CNBC

MEXICO'S PRESIDENT SHEINBAUM SAYS U.S. MILITARY ACTION IN MEXICO WAS RULED OUT AFTER CALL WITH TRUMP

🚨FORMER REPUBLICAN AND DEMOCRATIC-APPOINTED FED CHAIRS, TREASURY AND CEA CHAIR ISSUE STATEMENTS IN SUPPORT OF FED'S POWELL GROUP CALLS CRIMINAL INQUIRY INTO POWELL "UNPRECDENTED" ASSAULT ON FED INDEPENDENCE

Sen. Chuck Grassley Releases Report Alleging UnitedHealth Used Aggressive Tactics To Game Medicare Advantage Risk Adjustment System $UNH

YELLEN CALLS POWELL PROBE ‘CHILLING’ FOR FED INDEPENDENCE Former Fed Chair Janet Yellen criticized the investigation into Jerome Powell, calling it “extremely chilling” and warning markets should be more concerned. She said the probe appears politically motivated, aimed at

YELLEN: THIS IS THE ROAD TO BANANA REPUBLIC YELLEN TO CNBC: IT SEEMS TO ME THE MARKET SHOULD BE CONCERNED YELLEN: I FIND IT EXTREMELY CHILLING FOR FED INDEPENDENCE

Nvidia And Lilly Launch $1B AI Innovation Lab To Transform Drug Discovery And Apply AI Across Clinical, Manufacturing And Commercial Operations $NVDA $LLY

$NVDA $LLY -NVIDIA CORP - AND LILLY TO INVEST $1 BLN IN AI LAB

$NVDA $LLY - NVIDIA and Lilly Announce Co-Innovation AI Lab to Reinvent Drug Discovery in the Age of AI

MAJOR BANKS SCALE BACK FED RATE-CUT EXPECTATIONS Following strong December jobs data, JPMorgan now sees no Fed rate cuts in 2026, keeping rates at 3.5–3.75% and even flagging a possible 2027 hike. Barclays has pushed projected cuts to June and December 2026. Markets price in a

GREENLAND GOVERNMENT: WILL INCREASE EFFORTS TO ENSURE THAT THE DEFENCE OF GREENLAND TAKES PLACE UNDER THE AUSPICES OF NATO

IRAN'S FM, WITKOFF DISCUSSED POTENTIAL MEETING SOON: AXIOS

JPMORGAN CAUTIOUS ON US STOCKS AMID FED PROBE JP Morgan’s trading desk is cautious on US stocks after news that the Fed faces a criminal investigation, which rattled markets and sent S&P 500 futures down 0.6%. Analysts warn that threats to Fed independence could weigh on the

MEXICAN PRESIDENT SHEINBAUM SAYS HAD "GOOD CONVERSATION" WITH U.S. PRESIDENT DONALD TRUMP

$NVDA - NVIDIA REMAINS A BUY – STILL AHEAD OF RIVALS DA Davidson analyst Gil Luria reiterated his Buy rating on NVIDIA .Key takeaways from Jensen Huang's CES presentation: 🔸 The Vera Rubin platform is now in full production, offering up to 10x lower token cost and training

TRUMP CONGRATULATES DINA POWELL MCCORMICK'S META APPOINTMENT

FEARS OVER FED INDEPENDENCE COULD BOOST HAWKISHNESS Markets are reacting to the prosecution of Fed Chair Powell, raising concerns about political interference in monetary policy. Long-term Treasury yields rose and the dollar weakened. Analysts say these worries could push the

COMEX SILVER FUTURES SOARS 8% INTRADAY TO $85.70/OZ

BITGO FILES FOR US IPO Crypto firm BitGo Holdings announced an IPO of 11.8 million Class A shares, priced between $15–$17 each. Existing shareholders are selling 821,595 shares, with underwriters having a 30-day option for 1.77 million more. BitGo will trade on the NYSE under

TREASURY YIELDS RISE AMID TRUMP-POWELL TENSION Treasury yields climbed as the Trump administration investigates Fed Chair Powell over renovation cost overruns, raising concerns about Fed independence. Analysts warn the unprecedented legal scrutiny could boost inflation risk

GERMAN FINANCE MINISTER ON TRANSATLANTIC RELATIONS: WE WANT TO USE ALL OPTIONS FOR DIALOGUE WITH THE US, BUT DIFFERENCES ARE BECOMING BIGGER

GERMAN FINANCE MINISTER KLINGBEIL: PRICE FLOORS FOR RARE EARTHS IS AN OPTION WE WILL DISCUSS AT THE G7+

SPOT SILVER JUMPS 7% INTRADAY TO $85.53/OZ

TRUMP TO INTERVIEW RIEDER FOR FED CHAIR: FOX BUSINESS

SELL AMERICA TRADE RETURNS AS POWELL PROBE HITS MARKETS U.S. markets sold off after Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said he is under federal criminal investigation, reviving fears of political interference in monetary policy. Powell called the probe—linked to the Fed’s

SPOT SILVER BREAKS ABOVE $85/OZ, UP OVER 18% YEAR-TO-DATE

STRATEGY BUYS 13,627 BITCOIN FOR AGGREGATE PURCHASE PRICE $1.25B STRATEGY BUYS 13,627 BITCOIN JAN. 5 TO JAN. 11

CUBA PRESIDENT SAYS NOT IN TALKS WITH THE US

TRUMP: 'I’M THE ONE WHO SAVED NATO'

HASSETT: HASN'T TALKED TO POWELL ABOUT HIM STAYING ON BOARD

HASSETT CALLS POWELL A GOOD PERSON

HASSETT: STILL INTERESTED IN FED JOB

EU COMMISSIONER KUBILIUS: EUROPEAN UNION MEMBERS ARE OBLIGED TO COME TO DENMARK'S ASSISTANCE UNDER EU TREATY IF FACED WITH MILITARY AGGRESSION

EU COMMISSIONER KUBILIUS: IT WOULD BE THE END OF NATO IF THE U.S. TOOK GREENLAND BY FORCE

EUROPEAN GAS PRICE TTF CLIMBS 5.4% TO 29.89 EUROS A MEGAWATT HOUR

KHAMENEI WARNS US MOVES AGAINST IRAN WILL FAIL Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said the United States misunderstands Iran and warned that US actions would fail again, as they have in the past. His remarks come as President Donald Trump signaled openness to nuclear

GOLDMAN SACHS EXPECTS US FED TO DELIVER 25 BPS RATE CUTS IN JUNE AND SEPTEMBER EACH VS PRIOR FORECAST OF CUTS IN MARCH AND JUNE THIS YEAR

TRUMP CRITICIZES CREDIT CARD FIRMS, CONFIRMS 10% CAP US President Donald Trump said he would impose a one-year cap on credit card interest rates at 10%, accusing credit card companies of abusing consumers. He noted that some rates reach nearly 30% and said many people are

US, DENMARK TO DISCUSS GREENLAND US and Danish officials will meet on Wednesday to discuss Greenland, CBS reported, citing diplomatic sources. The talks follow remarks by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio that discussions would take place next week. The meeting comes amid

*TRUMP SAYS DOJ SUBPOENAS NOTHING TO DO WITH INTEREST RATES: NBC *TRUMP DENIES INVOLVEMENT IN DOJ'S FED SUBPOENAS: NBC

COLOMBIAN FUGITIVE REBEL LEADER CALLS FOR UNITY WITH OTHER GUERRILLA GROUPS TO FACE U.S. THREAT

U.S. SUPREME COURT TO WEIGH FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION'S AUTHORITY TO FINE WIRELESS CARRIERS FOR SHARING CUSTOMER DATA WITHOUT CONSENT

TRUMP SAYS U.S. WILL TAKE GREENLAND BY “EASY OR HARD” MEANS President Donald Trump said the United States will acquire Greenland either through negotiation or by force. Speaking to oil and gas executives, he argued that U.S. control is necessary to prevent Russia or China from

TRUMP TO XI: WE ARE OPEN FOR BUSINESS IN US, VENEZUELA

*TRUMP: IRAN'S IN BIG TROUBLE

*TRUMP: I'M A FAN OF DENMARK BUT THEY DON'T OWN GREENLAND

TRUMP ON POSTING DATA EARLY: THEY GAVE ME SOME NUMBERS, WHEN PEOPLE GIVE ME THINGS I POST THEM

TRUMP: ON JAN. 30 MAY HAVE ANOTHER GOVT SHUTDOWN, WE'LL SEE

TRUMP ON GREENLAND: WE'LL MAKE A DEAL THE EASY OR HARD WAY

INTEL SHARES CLOSE HIGHER BY 11% FOR BEST DAY SINCE SEPTEMBER

UNOFFICIALLY, FOR THE WEEK, THE S&P 500 GAINED 1.57%, THE NASDAQ ROSE 1.88%, AND THE DOW CLIMBED 2.32%

TRUMP SAYS MACHADO MAY BE INVOLVED WITH SO ASPECT OF RUNNING VENEZUELA

TRUMP SAYS MACHADO COMING TO WASHIGNTON EITHER TUESDAY OR WEDNESDAY

TRUMP SAYS U.S. WILL GET INVOLVED IF IRAN STARTED KILLING PEOPLE TRUMP: THAT DOESN'T MEAN BOOTS ON THE GROUND

*TRUMP: IRAN'S IN BIG TROUBLE, PEOPLE TAKING OVER CITIES TRUMP: WATCHING IRAN SITUATION CAREFULLY, WILL GET INVOLVED WHEN THEY START KILLING PEOPLE, NOT NECESSARILY BOOTS ON THE GROUND

TRUMP SAYS VENEZUELA SEEMS TO BE AN ALLY

TRUMP: CAPTURING PUTIN NOT NECESSARY U.S. President Donald Trump said Friday that he does not believe capturing Russian President Vladimir Putin would be necessary, responding to questions about whether he would take actions against Russia similar to those taken in Venezuela.

TRUMP: NOBODY REALLY KNOWS WHAT WILL HAPPEN WITH CUBA

TRUMP: $4B WORTH OF VENEZUELAN OIL IS ON WAY TO US

TRUMP SAYS OIL COMPANIES WILL DEAL WITH U.S. DIRECTLY, NOT VENEZUELA

TRUMP: GETTING ALONG EXTREMELY WELL WITH PEOPLE OF VENEZUELA

TRUMP: 30 MILLION BARRELS OF OIL WAS GIVEN TO U.S. YESTERDAY BY VENEZUELA

TRUMP SAYS WILL MAKE DECISION ABOUT WHICH OIL COMPANIES WILL GO INTO VENEZUELA

TRUMP: UNITED STATES SEIZED AN OIL TANKER WHICH DEPARTED VENEZUELA WITHOUT OUR APPROVAL

WHITE HOUSE OFFICIAL: THERE WAS AN INADVERTENT PUBLIC DISCLOSURE OF AGGREGATE DATA THAT WAS PARTIALLY DERIVED FROM PRE-RELEASED INFORMATION

TRUMP: LOOK FORWARD TO HAVING A MEETING WITH GUSTAVO PETRO IN WHITE HOUSE, DURING FIRST WEEK OF FEBRUARY

VENEZUELA GOV'T SAYS INTERIM PRESIDENT RODRIGUEZ WILL NOT CARRY OUT ANY INT'L TRIPS IN NEAR FUTURE, MUST FOCUS ON DOMESTIC AGENDA

Amazon $AMZN Wins Approval For Chicago-Area 228K Sq Ft Supercenter-Style Mega Store Blending In-Person Shopping With Online Fulfillment $WMT

$AMC doing something

FED'S BOSTIC: INFLATION IS 'A LOT' ABOVE THE 2% TARGET

FED'S BOSTIC: IT'S VERY IMPORTANT WE GET INFLATION UNDER CONTROL

FED'S BOSTIC: INFLATION ISSUES ARE STILL ONE OF THE ECONOMY'S MAIN CHALLENGES

VENEZUELAN GOV'T SAYS HAS BEGUN EXPLORATORY DIPLOMATIC PHASE WITH THE US, WITH VIEW TO REESTABLISHING DIPLOMATIC PRESENCE

ZELENSKIY: RUSSIA'S ORESHNIK STRIKE WAS 'DEMONSTRATIVELY' CLOSE TO EU BORDERS

ENERGY ACTIVITY PLUMMETS IN 4Q, MORE CONTRACTION EXPECTED Energy activity in the U.S. central region dropped sharply in Q4, the Kansas City Fed reports. The drilling and business index fell to minus 39, its lowest since 2020, while the six-month outlook slid to minus 19,

MERCOSUR BLOC TO SIGN EU DEAL ON JAN.17 - ARGENTINA FOREIGN MINISTRY

S&P 500 HITS INTRADAY RECORD HIGH, LAST UP 0.6%

TRUMP & LUTNICK MET WITH HOMEBUILDERS SEEKING TO INCREASE CONSTRUCTION

MORGAN STANLEY EXPECTS US FED TO DELIVER 25 BPS RATE CUTS IN JUNE AND SEPTEMBER EACH VS PRIOR FORECAST OF CUTS IN JANUARY AND APRIL THIS YEAR

EU MEMBER STATES CONFIRM APPROVAL OF SIGNING EU-MERCOSUR TRADE AGREEMENT, CYPRUS PRESIDENCY SAYS

GREENLAND CONSIDERS MEETING US WITHOUT DENMARK Greenland’s foreign minister floated the idea of meeting the U.S. alone, signaling possible U.S. efforts to bypass Denmark. Secretary of State Marco Rubio will meet both Greenlandic and Danish officials next week, the first

BESSENT: IRS WILL FORM TASK FORCE TO INVESTIGATE FRAUD INVOLVING COVID TAX INCENTIVES

3 US SENATORS CALL ON APPLE AND GOOGLE TO REMOVE X, GROK FROM APP STORES OVER SEXUAL IMAGES -NBC NEWS

CITIGROUP EXPECTS FED TO DELIVER 25 BPS RATE CUTS IN MARCH, JULY AND SEPTEMBER EACH VS PRIOR FORECAST OF CUTS IN JANUARY, MARCH AND SEPTEMBER THIS YEAR

🚨 U.S. SUPREME COURT EXPECTED TO ISSUE RULINGS ON WEDNESDAY JANUARY 14

IRAN CLAIMS US AND ISRAEL BACK PROTESTS Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said the U.S. and Israel are involved in anti-government protests, seeking to turn peaceful demonstrations into “violence and chaos.” Iran also blamed “terrorist agents” from both countries for

INDIA'S RELIANCE IN TALKS WITH U.S. GOVERNMENT FOR AUTHORIZATION TO IMPORT VENEZUELAN OIL, SOURCES SAY

US STATE DEPARTMENT TEAM VISITS VENEZUELA A U.S. State Department team arrived in Caracas Friday for the first time since Maduro’s ouster to assess reopening the embassy. The team, including Venezuela Affairs Unit members and the acting ambassador to Colombia, is evaluating

HASSETT: THERE'S A LOT OF WORK ON GETTING RELIABLE BLS NUMBERS

HASSETT: FED NEEDS TO CUT RATES MORE -FOX

TRUMP ADMIN PREPARES BACKUP PLAN IF TARIFFS STRUCK DOWN The Trump administration is ready to quickly reinstate tariffs if the Supreme Court rules against the president’s global levies, National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett said. Officials have a backup plan using

🚨 *TRUMP POSTED UNPUBLISHED JOBS DATA EARLY ON SOCIAL MEDIA THU.

RUSSIAN ATTACK HITS TWO FOREIGN-FLAGGED VESSELS IN UKRAINE'S ODESA REGION PORTS, DEPUTY PM SAYS

SUPREME COURT DOESN’T ISSUE TRUMP TARIFFS RULING FRIDAY The US Supreme Court didn’t rule on challenges to President Donald Trump’s tariffs Friday, as the justices issued the first full-scale opinion of their term. The court could issue more opinions in the next two weeks as the

TRUMP TARGETS CALIFORNIA WILDFIRE REBUILDING DELAYS The White House may issue an executive order to speed rebuilding of homes destroyed in last year’s Southern California wildfires, citing slow state and local permitting. The order would let builders using federal funds

🚨 U.S. SUPREME COURT WILL NOT RULE ON FRIDAY IN TRUMP TARIFFS CASE

*UMICH PRELIM JAN. CONSUMER SENTIMENT RISES TO 54.0; EST. 53.5

$INTC - INTEL SHARES EXTEND GAINS, LAST UP 8%

SPOT SILVER RISES NEARLY 3% TO $79.24/OZ

MEXICO PRESIDENT SHEINBAUM: "WE WILL STRENGTHEN COMMUNICATION" WITH THE US AFTER TRUMP'S COMMENTS ABOUT CARRYING OUT GROUND ATTACKS TO COMBAT DRUG TRAFFICKERS

CHINA REAFFIRMS SUPPORT FOR VENEZUELA China says it values its relationship with Venezuela and will continue close communication and cooperation with its government. Beijing reaffirmed its support for Venezuela’s sovereignty, security, and lawful rights, adding that its

OKLO SHARES JUMP 18.1% AFTER META SAYS IT WILL SUPPORT CO'S DEVELOPMENT OF SMALL NUCLEAR PLANTS $OKLO

VISTRA SHARES UP 14.8% AFTER META PLATFORMS STRIKES 20-YEAR POWER PURCHASE AGREEMENTS WITH CO $VST

INTEL SHARES UP 2.5% AFTER TRUMP SAYS HE HAD GREAT MEETING WITH INTEL CEO $INTC

*BESSENT SAYS ARGENTINA FULLY REPAID DRAW ON US SWAP FACILITY

BESSENT ON ARGENTINA: MILEI CONTINUES TO DELIVER WITH FULL FORCE BESSENT: ARGENTINA HAS BOTH QUICKLY AND FULLY REPAID ITS LIMITED DRAW ON THE SWAP FACILITY WITH THE UNITED STATES

US forces have intercepted another sanctioned oil tanker in the Caribbean Sea, US military says

HASSETT: IF WE DON'T WIN IN SUPREME COURT ON TARIFFS, THERE ARE OTHER TOOLS WE CAN USE TO GET TO SAME PLACE

HASSETT: WE HAVE HIGH GROWTH WITHOUT ACCELERATED INFLATION

HASSETT: WAS IN OVAL WITH TRUMP LAST NIGHT TALKING ABOUT GDP GROWTH

JAPAN'S TAKAICHI CONSIDERS DISSOLVING LOWER HOUSE: YOMIURI

HASSETT: ECONOMY IS RAMPING UP

FED EXPECTED TO HOLD RATES FOR NOW Lindsay Rosner of Goldman Sachs Asset Management says the labor market is stabilizing, with the recent improvement in unemployment suggesting earlier weakness was driven by temporary factors. As a result, the Fed is expected to remain on hold

TEHRAN PROSECUTOR SAYS THOSE COMMITTING SABOTAGE, BURNING PUBLIC PROPERTY AND INVOLVED IN ARMED CLASHES WITH SECURITY FORCES WILL FACE DEATH SENTENCE - IRAN STATE MEDIA

TRADERS PRICE IN NEAR-ZERO CHANCE OF FED RATE CUT IN JANUARY

US EMPLOYMENT HIGHLIGHTS – DECEMBER (BLS) 🔸 Job growth continued in food services, health care, and social assistance; retail trade lost jobs. 🔸 October payrolls revised down by 68K to -173K; November revised down by 8K to +56K. 🔸 Unemployment rate held at 4.4%, with 7.5

US 10-YEAR TREASURY YIELDS BRIEFLY REACH 4.211%, HIGHEST SINCE SEPTEMBER 4

TRADERS ADD TO BETS ON FED RATE-CUT PAUSE AFTER LABOR DEPT REPORTS DROP IN UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

US LABOR MARKET DATA – DECEMBER 🔸 Unemployment rate: 4.4% (consensus 4.5%); November revised to 4.5% 🔸 Nonfarm payrolls: +50K (consensus +73K) 🔸 Private payrolls: +37K 🔸 Government payrolls: +13K 🔸 Revisions: November payrolls +56K; October revised to -173K 🔸 Average

*US OCT. BUILDING PERMITS AT 1.412M; EST. 1.350M *US OCT. HOUSING STARTS AT 1.246M; EST. 1.325M *US OCT. HOUSING STARTS FALL 4.6% M/M; EST. 1.8%

*US DEC. NONFARM PAYROLLS RISE 50K M/M; EST. +60K *US DEC. UNEMPLOYMENT RATE 4.4%; EST. 4.5% *US DEC. AVERAGE HOURLY EARNINGS RISE 0.3% M/M; EST. +0.3% *US DEC. AVERAGE HOURLY EARNINGS RISE 3.8% Y/Y; EST. +3.6%

DEEPSEEK TO RELEASE NEXT FLAGSHIP AI MODEL IN FEB: INFORMATION

SEVERAL OFFICERS FROM TEHRAN’S CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION DEPARTMENT KILLED OVERNIGHT BY "ARMED PROTESTERS"

US IN PROCESS OF SEIZING OLINA TANKER IN THE CARIBBEAN, US OFFICIAL SAYS

TRUMP: OIL COMPANIES TO INVEST $100B IN VENEZUELA U.S. President Donald Trump said he will meet tomorrow at the White House with top oil executives. He stated that 14 major oil companies plan to invest at least $100 billion to rebuild Venezuela’s oil infrastructure.

TRUMP SAYS VENEZUELA 'WOULDN'T EVEN KNOW HOW TO HAVE AN ELECTION RIGHT NOW' -FOX NEWS INTERVIEW

TRUMP: CUBA TOTALLY RELIES ON VENEZUELA FOR MONEY AND OIL

TRUMP: CUBA IS 'GOING TO FAIL'

TRUMP: WANT TO DO SOMETHING TO HELP CUBA

RUSSIAN ATTACK HITS INFRASTRUCTURE TARGET IN LVIV REGION IN WESTERN UKRAINE, REGIONAL GOVERNOR SAYS

US HOUSE PASSES BILL RENEWING OBAMACARE HEALTHCARE SUBSIDY FOR THREE YEARS

*MORTGAGE BONDS RALLY ON TRUMP POST CALLING FOR MBS PURCHASES

TRUMP ORDERS $200B MORTGAGE BOND PURCHASE President Donald Trump said Thursday that he has instructed his representatives to purchase $200 billion in mortgage bonds to support the U.S. housing market. In a post on Truth Social, Trump criticized former President Joe Biden for

MUSK’S X COULD BE BANNED IN BRITAIN OVER AI CHATBOT ROW - THE TELEGRAPH

TRUMP: INSTRUCTING MY REPRESENTATIVES TO BUY $200 BLN DOLLARS IN MORTGAGE BONDS

INTEL CORP SHARES RISE 2% AFTER THE BELL FOLLOWING MEETING WITH TRUMP

TRUMP: GREAT MEETING WITH VERY SUCCESSFUL INTEL CEO, LIP-BU TAN

TRUMP: GREAT MEETING WITH VERY SUCCESSFUL INTEL CEO, LIP-BU TAN $INTC

KIM JONG UN TELLS RUSSIA'S PUTIN IN A LETTER THAT HE WILL PERMANENTLY SUPPORT PUTIN'S POLICIES -KCNA

TRUMP ADVISERS MET AT THE WHITE HOUSE WITH DENMARK, GREENLAND ENVOYS- AP

TRUMP ON NIGERIA STRIKE: WOULD LOVE TO MAKE IT ONE-TIME STRIKE BUT COULD ALSO BE A "MANY-TIME STRIKE” IF CHRISTIANS KILLED

US FEDERAL WORKFORCE DROPS TO LOWEST LEVEL IN AT LEAST A DECADE, ACCORDING TO US GOVERNMENT DATA

MERCK IN TALKS TO BUY CANCER DRUGMAKER REVOLUTION MEDICINES-FT $RVMD

*TRUMP INDICATED NO INTENTION TO PARDON SAM BANKMAN-FRIED: NYT

$SLNO on watch

*US NOV. CONSUMER CREDIT RISES $4.23B M/M; EST. +$10B

$RIO on watch

TRUMP SAYS ONLY HIS “OWN MORALITY” LIMITS U.S. POWER President Trump said his authority as commander in chief is constrained only by his “own morality,” downplaying the role of international law in U.S. military and foreign policy decisions. In an interview with The New York

TRUMP ON US-RUSSIA NUCLEAR TREATY: 'IF IT EXPIRES, IT EXPIRES'

*TRUMP SAYS HE DOESN'T NEED INTERNATIONAL LAW: NYT

*TRUMP SAYS US NEEDS TO ABIDE BY INTERNATIONAL LAW: NYT

🚨 VANCE ON GREENLAND: ADVICE TO EUROPEAN LEADERS IS TO TAKE TRUMP SERIOUSLY

U.S. GDP GROWTH TO ACCELERATE TO 2.2% IN 2026, CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET OFFICE ESTIMATES

Eli Lilly $LLY Says Talz And Zepbound Combo Delivers Superior Efficacy In Phase 3B Together-PsA Trial For Psoriatic Arthritis With Obesity Or Overweight; Meets Primary Endpoint With 50% Improvement

VANCE ON VENEZUELA: WE WANT TO ENSURE NEW GOVERNMENT THERE DOES WHAT U.S NEEDS IT TO DO

TRUMP WARNS U.S. WILL HIT IRAN “HARD” IF PROTESTERS ARE KILLED President Trump said the U.S. would respond forcefully if Iranian authorities are responsible for killing protesters, stressing Washington is closely monitoring events in Iran. He noted some deaths were due to

CHINESE FIRMS LEAD GLOBAL HUMANOID ROBOT SHIPMENTS Chinese companies dominated global humanoid robot shipments in 2025, accounting for most of the roughly 13,000 units sold worldwide, far exceeding U.S. rivals like Tesla and Figure AI, according to Omdia. Shanghai AgiBot led

TRUMP: CUBA IS IN TROUBLE AND IS HANGING BY A THREAD

🚨 TRUMP: GOING TO HIT IRAN 'HARD' IF THEY KILL RIOTERS

VANCE: WE ARE CREATING A NEW ASSISTANT ATTORNEY GENERAL POSITION WHO WILL HAVE NATIONWIDE JURISDICTION ON FRAUD

BESSENT: THIS IS A PRECARIOUS MOMENT IN IRAN; ECONOMY IS ON THE ROPES

BESSENT: LARGEST OIL COMPANIES ARE LIKELY TO MOVE SLOWER IN VENEZUELA

WHITE HOUSE ON MINNEAPOLIS ICE SHOOTING: DHS WILL CONTINUE TO OPERATE ON THE GROUND IN MINNESOTA

U.S. ENERGY SECRETARY: WE'RE NOT GOING TO CUT OFF CHINA

BESSENT: OUR ABILITY TO CONTINUE COLLECTINJG TARIFFS AT THE SAME LEVELS IS NOT IN DOUBT

U.S. ENERGY SECRETARY: U.S. CAN MARKET OIL AT A BETTER PRICE THAN VENEZUELA -FOX NEWS INTERVIEW

BESSENT: WE ARE LOOKING AT A SMALLER FISCAL DEFICIT THIS YEAR, BETWEEN $300 BILLION AND $500 BILLION

BESSENT: WELFARE FRAUD DOLLARS MAY BE BIGGER IN OTHER STATES; AS MUCH AS $600 BLN MAY DISSAPEAR IN GOVERNMENT FRAUD EACH YEAR, ACCORDING TO GAO

$1.5T MILITARY BUDGET COULD BOOST DEFENSE STOCKS DESPITE DIVIDEND LIMITS Morgan Stanley analysts say President Trump’s proposed $1.5 trillion 2027 defense budget may offset his restrictions on dividends and buybacks. While defense margins rely on capital returns, historically

TRUMP: REPUBLICANS THAT VOTED FOR WAR POWERS ACT SHOULD NEVER BE ELECTED AGAIN

TRUMP: REPUBLICANS SHOULD BE ASHAMED OF SENATORS THAT JUST VOTED WITH DEMOCRATS ON WAR POWERS BILL

BESSENT: FEDERAL RESERVE SHOULD DO ITS PART TO SPUR INVESTMENT, LOWER INTEREST RATES

🚨🚨 TRUMP ON FED CHAIR PICK TELLS NEW YORK TIMES "I HAVE IN MY MIND A DECISION”

🚨 U.S. CONSIDERS PAYING GREENLANDERS $10,000–$100,000 EACH TO SUPPORT SECESSION FROM DENMARK

🚨 TRUMP ADMINISTRATION CONSIDERS PAYING GREENLANDERS TO JOIN U.S. U.S. officials have discussed offering Greenlanders $10,000–$100,000 each to support secession from Denmark and possible U.S. affiliation, sources say. The plan is part of broader White House deliberations, which

🚨 EXCLUSIVE- U.S. OFFICIALS HAVE DISCUSSED SENDING LUMP SUM PAYMENTS TO GREENLANDERS AS PART OF PLAN TO ANNEX ISLAND: SOURCES

TRUMP ADMINISTRATION TO REDIRECT MORE THAN 100 CBP AGENTS AND OFFICERS TO MINNESOTA -NYT

INTERNET MONITORING GROUP NETBLOCKS SAYS NATIONWIDE INTERNET BLACKOUT IN IRAN

FEAR OF MISSING DEBT PAYMENTS HITS HIGHEST SINCE 2020 A New York Fed survey shows consumers’ perceived risk of missing a debt payment over the next three months rose to its highest level since April 2020, especially among older adults, lower-income households, and those with a

*VENEZUELA TO RELEASE 'IMPORTANT' NUMBER OF PRISONERS: RODRIGUEZ

GOLDMAN SACHS: INVESTORS ARE NEAR MOST BEARISH ON OIL IN 10 YEARS

$AAPL - JOHN TERNUS EMERGES AS FRONT-RUNNER TO SUCCEED TIM COOK Apple insiders say John Ternus, head of hardware engineering and at the company since 2001, is the leading candidate to replace Tim Cook as CEO if he steps down, according to the New York Times.

US SENATE VOTES 52 TO 47 TO ADVANCE RESOLUTION THAT WOULD BLOCK TRUMP FROM FURTHER VENEZUELA MILITARY ACTION WITHOUT CONGRESSIONAL AUTHORIZATION

$AAPL - *APPLE'S JOHN TERNUS FRONT-RUNNER TO SUCCEED TIM COOK: NYT

🚨 MAJORITY OF US SENATE VOTES TO ADVANCE RESOLUTION THAT WOULD BLOCK TRUMP FROM FURTHER VENEZUELA MILITARY ACTION WITHOUT CONGRESSIONAL AUTHORIZATION, VOTING CONTINUES

MORGAN STANLEY TO LAUNCH CRYPTO WALLET THIS YEAR Morgan Stanley plans major 2026 initiatives linking digital assets, workplace services, and private-market investing. The firm will launch crypto trading on E*Trade in H1 and a digital wallet in H2, aiming to blend traditional

WHITE HOUSE: TRUMP WOULD VETO VENEZUELA WAR POWERS RESOLUTION

TRADING HOUSE VITOL HAS PRELIMINARY US LICENSE TO BEGIN NEGOTIATIONS TO IMPORT AND EXPORT OIL FROM VENEZUELA FOR INITIAL PERIOD OF 18 MONTHS, 4 SOURCES SAY VITOL HAS YET TO RECEIVE A FINAL LICENSE DETAILING TERMS UNDER WHICH IT CAN OPERATE IN VENEZUELA, ONE SOURCE SAID

CURRENCY MARKETS MAY UNDERPRICE MEDIUM-TERM RISKS Morgan Stanley analysts warn that G-10 currency markets may be underestimating “tail risks”—rare events with major impact. Low volatility has lowered the cost of protection, giving a false sense of security, while geopolitical

NEW YORK FED: ONE-YEAR-AHEAD EXPECTED INFLATION AT 3.4% IN DECEMBER VERSUS 3.2% IN NOVEMBER NEW YORK FED: FIVE-YEAR-AHEAD EXPECTED INFLATION UNCHANGED AT 3% IN DECEMBER NEW YORK FED: THREE-YEAR-AHEAD EXPECTED INFLATION UNCHANGED AT 3% IN DECEMBER

MONTHLY HOUSING PAYMENTS FALL, BUT SALES LAG The median U.S. monthly housing payment dropped to $2,365, down 4.7% from last year, as mortgage rates fell to 6.15%, the lowest in a year. Home prices rose 1.1% annually, but sales remain weak—pending sales are down 6.7% and new

VENEZUELA WORKING WITH U.S. TO EXPORT OIL Venezuela’s interim leader Delcy Rodríguez is cooperating with the U.S. to export 30–50 million barrels of sanctioned oil, with PDVSA and partners like Chevron negotiating shipments. The effort aims to stabilize Venezuela and generate

VENEZUELA ACTIVELY CO-OPERATING WITH US ON PLANS TO EXPORT OIL - FT

TRUMP ADMINISTRATION DISMISSED HEALTH OFFICIALS WHO WANTED TO TIGHTEN ALCOHOL GUIDELINES, ACCORDING TO SOURCES, DOCUMENT

PAYPAL - TEAMING UP WITH MICROSOFT TO SUPPORT LAUNCH OF COPILOT CHECKOUT IN COPILOT $MSFT $PYPL

U.S. OCT WHOLESALE INVENTORIES +0.2 PCT (CONSENSUS +0.2 PCT)

PARAMOUNT WARNS NETFLIX DEAL MAY BE WORTH LESS Paramount says Warner Bros. Discovery’s merger with Netflix could deliver less value than reported. Changes in Netflix’s stock and potential adjustments to Discovery Global’s debt may reduce the cash component. Paramount contrasts

THUNE: OIL FIRM ACCESS TO DEPEND ON CIRCUMSTANCES ON GROUND THUNE: TRUMP, RUBIO PLAN FOR VENEZUELA MAKES A LOT OF SENSE

SENATE MOVES TO LIMIT TRUMP’S WAR POWERS The Senate is set to vote Thursday on a resolution that would require congressional approval for any further U.S. military action against Venezuela. The measure follows the surprise capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and

U.S. DEFENSE STOCKS CLIMB AFTER TRUMP CALLS FOR $1.5 TRLN MILITARY BUDGET IN 2027

ALPHABET SHARES TOUCH RECORD HIGH, LAST UP 1.8%

FITCH : EXPECTS US FEDERAL RESERVE TO CUT RATES TWICE IN 1H26, TAKING FED FUNDS RATE (UPPER BAND) TO 3.25%

FITCH RAISES U.S. GROWTH FORECAST, SEES TWO FED CUTS IN 1H26 Fitch Ratings raised its estimate of U.S. GDP growth to 2.1% in 2025 and its 2026 forecast to 2.0%, citing stronger-than-expected late-2025 data released after the government shutdown. Growth in 3Q25 beat expectations,

EU DISCUSSES POTENTIAL U.S. THREAT OVER GREENLAND EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said member states have discussed whether President Donald Trump’s comments about taking over Greenland represent a “real threat” and how the bloc would respond. She called the remarks

U.S. TREASURY ANNOUNCES UNITED STATES' IMMEDIATE WITHDRAWAL FROM GREEN CLIMATE FUND

*PARAMOUNT REAFFIRMS $30/SHARE CASH OFFER FOR WARNER BROS.

SPOT SILVER FALLS OVER 5% TO $74.14/OZ

BESSENT SAYS MORE FED RATE CUTS ARE KEY TO STRONGER GROWTH Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said lower interest rates are the “only ingredient missing” for stronger U.S. economic growth, urging the Federal Reserve to move faster on rate cuts. Speaking ahead of remarks to the

DISRUPTION TO CHINESE OIL FLOWS FROM VENEZUELA "MANAGEABLE" - JEFFERIES Any disruption to China's crude imports from Venezuela after the recent U.S. military operation capturing President Nicolás Maduro is "inconvenient but manageable," Jefferies analysts say. Venezuela

$COIN - BANK OF AMERICA UPGRADES COINBASE TO BUY Bank of America upgraded Coinbase to Buy, citing accelerating product expansion, strategic shifts, and a more attractive valuation. The bank highlighted a 40% pullback from July highs alongside improving second-half product

BESSENT URGES MORE FED RATE CUTS: CNBC

US GOODS-TRADE DEFICIT AT SMALLEST SINCE 2016

*US PRELIM 3Q LABOR PRODUCTIVITY RISES 4.9% Q/Q; EST. +3.0% *US PRELIM 3Q LABOR COST FALLS 1.9% Q/Q; EST. +1.0%

*US JOBLESS CLAIMS 208K IN JAN. 3 WEEK; EST. 210K *US CONTINUING CLAIMS 1.914M IN DEC. 27 WEEK; EST. 1.900M

U.S. ENERGY SECRETARY: EXPECT TO SEE QUICK GROWTH IN CHEVRON ACTIVITY IN VENEZUELA

U.S. ENERGY SECRETARY: TRUMP WANTS PEACEFUL RELATIONSHIPS WITH CHINA GOING FORWARD

U.S. ENERGY SECRETARY: THERE CAN BE COMMERCE WITH CHINA

U.S. ENERGY SECRETARY: U.S. WILL NOT ALLOW CHINA TO HAVE HUGE CONTROL OVER VENEZUELA

MIRAN: WE'RE STILL MATERIALLY ABOVE NEUTRAL IN MY MIND

MIRAN: FED IS RUNNING UNNECESSARY RISKS TO LABOR MARKET

FED'S MIRAN: I'M LOOKING FOR ABOUT 1.5 POINTS OF CUTS IN 2026

TRUMP SAID THAT HE HAD ALREADY BEGUN TO MAKE MONEY FOR THE UNITED STATES BY TAKING OIL THAT HAS BEEN UNDER SANCTIONS-NYT

CHINA ACCUSED OF HACKING US HOUSE STAFF EMAILS China’s Ministry of State Security allegedly breached email systems used by staff on several US House committees, according to the Financial Times. The cyber operation, known as Salt Typhoon, reportedly targeted aides on the China,

TRUMP: TO PARTICIPATE IN POLICY MEETING 5:30PM ET THURSDAY

TRUMP WANTS TO LOWER OIL PRICES TO $50 A BARREL, SOURCES SAY

US OIL COMPANIES DEMAND GOVERNMENT GUARANTEES BEFORE VENEZUELA INVESTMENT: FT

U.S. HOUSE VOTES TO ADVANCE DEMOCRATS' BILL TO EXTEND EXPIRED HEALTH CARE SUBSIDIES

*WRIGHT: INTEREST IN VENEZUELAN INVESTMENT IS 'TREMENDOUS'

TRUMP: I HAVE JUST BEEN INFORMED THAT VENEZUELA IS GOING TO BE PURCHASING ONLY AMERICAN MADE PRODUCTS, WITH MONEY THEY RECEIVE FROM OUR NEW OIL DEAL

TRUMP: PURCHASES WILL INCLUDE, AMONG OTHER THINGS, AMERICAN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS, AND AMERICAN MADE MEDICINES, MEDICAL DEVICES, AND EQUIPMENT TO IMPROVE VENEZUELA'S ELECTRIC GRID AND ENERGY FACILITIES

TRUMP: THESE PURCHASES WILL INCLUDE, AMONG OTHER THINGS, AMERICAN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS, AND AMERICAN MADE MEDICINES, MEDICAL DEVICES, AND EQUIPMENT

TRUMP: I HAVE JUST BEEN INFORMED THAT VENEZUELA IS GOING TO BE PURCHASING ONLY AMERICAN MADE PRODUCTS

WHITE HOUSE: TRUMP SIGNED PRESIDENTIAL MEMORANDUM DIRECTING WITHDRAWAL OF US FROM 66 INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS THAT NO LONGER SERVE US INTERESTS

US GOVERNMENT ALSO WANTS OTHER US COMPANIES INVOLVED IN OIL EXPORTS FROM VENEZUELA, INDUSTRY SOURCES SAY

VANCE SAYS THE WAY WE CONTROL VENEZUELA IS TO CONTROL THE PURSE STRINGS

RUSSIAN STRIKES HAVE KNOCKED OUT POWER ALMOST ENTIRELY IN SOUTHEASTERN UKRAINE'S DNIPROPETROVSK AND ZAPORIZHZHIA REGIONS, ENERGY MINISTRY SAYS

VANCE SAYS VENEZUELA CAN ONLY SELL ITS OIL IF IT SERVES US NATIONAL INTEREST

TRUMP: OUR MILITARY BUDGET FOR YEAR 2027 SHOULD NOT BE $1 TRILLION DOLLARS, BUT RATHER $1.5 TRILLION DOLLARS

Costco Wholesale $COST Reports Dec Net Sales $29.86B; Comparable Sales Up 6.0% In U.S., Up 8.4% In Canada, Up 10.6% Internationally

BEA TO USE THE AVERAGE OF SEPTEMBER AND NOVEMBER CPI TO CALCULATE OCTOBER PCE PRICE DATA

U.S. POPULATION GROWTH IS PROJECTED TO SLOW FURTHER - WSJ

JPMORGAN CHASE REACHES A DEAL TO TAKE OVER THE APPLE CREDIT CARD - WSJ $JPM $AAPL

ABBVIE IN ADVANCED TALKS TO BUY REVOLUTION MEDICINES - WSJ $RVMD

OLAPLEX IS SAID TO ATTRACT TAKEOVER OFFER FROM GERMANY'S HENKEL - BLOOMBERG NEWS $OLPX

Arm Holdings $ARM Launches “Physical AI” Division To Push Deeper Into Robotics; Reorganizes Into Cloud And AI, Edge, And Physical AI Lines; Plans To Expand Robotics Staffing

TRUMP: DEFENSE CONTRACTORS ARE CURRENTLY ISSUING MASSIVE DIVIDENDS TO THEIR SHAREHOLDERS AND MASSIVE STOCK BUYBACKS TRUMP: UNTIL THEY BUILD NEW AND MODERN PRODUCTION PLANTS, NO EXECUTIVE SHOULD BE ALLOWED TO MAKE IN EXCESS OF $5 MILLION DOLLARS TRUMP: I WILL NOT PERMIT

TRUMP: I WILL NOT PERMIT DIVIDENDS OR STOCK BUYBACKS FOR DEFENSE COMPANIES UNTIL SUCH TIME AS THESE PROBLEMS ARE RECTIFIED $RTX $LMT

TRUMP: I WILL NOT PERMIT DIVIDENDS OR STOCK BUYBACKS FOR DEFENSE COMPANIES UNTIL SUCH TIME AS THESE PROBLEMS ARE RECTIFIED

WE DO NOT OWE ANYTHING TO THE U.S.', PDVSA BOARD MEMBER SAYS

IF THE U.S. WANTS TO HAVE VENEZUELA'S OIL SUPPLY, IT MUST PAY FOR CARGOES AT INTERNATIONAL PRICES, BOARD MEMBER OF STATE OIL COMPANY PDVSA SAYS

GOLDMAN SACHS: EXTREME SILVER PRICE SWINGS TO PERSIST - BOTH UP AND DOWN - AND ADVISE VOLATILITY-AVERSE CLIENTS TO REMAIN CAUTIOUS GOLDMAN SACHS: WE STILL SEE US TARIFFS ON SILVER AS UNLIKELY

SENATORS DOUBT TRUMP WILL INVADE GREENLAND Some U.S. senators say President Trump is unlikely to seriously consider a military invasion of Greenland, despite White House comments that using the U.S. military is “always an option.” Republican leaders including John Thune and

Anthropic Plans to Raise $10 Billion at $350 Billion Valuation, Sources Say -- WSJ

*BLACKSTONE SHARES SINK AS MUCH AS 9.3% ON TRUMP HOUSING COMMENT

🚨 TRUMP MOVES TO PROTECT AMERICAN HOMEOWNERS Trump said record inflation under Biden has made homeownership increasingly unattainable, especially for younger Americans. He announced plans to ban large investors from buying single-family homes and will urge Congress to codify

TRUMP: I AM IMMEDIATELY TAKING STEPS TO BAN LARGE INSTITUTIONAL INVESTORS FROM BUYING MORE SINGLE-FAMILY HOMES

WHITE HOUSE: TRUMP HAS MADE IT CLEAR THAT U.S. WILL ALWAYS BE THERE FOR NATO

EU'S COSTA: GREENLAND BELONGS TO ITS PEOPLE EU'S COSTA: EU CANNOT ACCEPT VIOLATIONS OF INTERNATIONAL LAW - WHETHER IN CYPRUS, LATIN AMERICA, GREENLAND, UKRAINE, OR GAZA

WHITE HOUSE ON RUSSIA, CHINA RELATIONS: TRUMP HAS GOOD RELATIONS WITH BOTH, PERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS WILL CONTINUE

WHITE HOUSE ON GREENLAND: WOULD GIVE U.S. MORE CONTROL OVER ARCTIC REGION

WHITE HOUSE: TOO PREMATURE FOR ELECTION TIMETABLE FOR VENEZUELA

WHITE HOUSE: U.S. TRACKING UNREST IN VENEZUELA

WHITE HOUSE: WILL ALLOW SALE OF VENEZUELAN CRUDE AND OIL PRODUCTS ON MARKET

WHITE HOUSE: U.S. IS SELECTIVELY ROLLING BACK VENEZUELA SANCTIONS

WHITE HOUSE: WILL NOT RULE OUT TAKING GREENLAND BY MILITARY FORCE , ALL OPTIONS ARE ON THE TABLE

WHITE HOUSE: OIL EXECUTIVES' MEETING IS FRIDAY WHITE HOUSE: WILL DISCUSS OPPORTUNITIES

WHITE HOUSE: AT THIS POINT, NO TROOPS ON THE GROUND

WHITE HOUSE ASKED ABOUT OIL WORKER SECURITY: TRUMP RESERVES THE RIGHT TO USE U.S. MILITARY IF NECESSARY

*WHITE HOUSE: HAVE ALREADY BEGUN MARKETING VENEZUELAN OIL *WHITE HOUSE: WORKING WITH VENEZUELA ON OIL *WHITE HOUSE: FUNDS WILL BE DISBURSED AT U.S. DISCRETION

RUBIO: WILL MEET ON GREENLAND NEXT WEEK

DENMARK RELIES FAR MORE ON U.S. THAN GREENLAND Danske Bank economists say Greenland is a minor part of Denmark’s economy, representing just 0.8% of GDP and 0.5% of trade. By contrast, over 20% of Danish exports go to the U.S., and Danish pension funds hold $200 billion in U.S.

RUBIO: WE WILL CONTROL HOW MONEY FROM SALE OF VENEZUELAN OIL WILL BE DISPERSED IN A WAY THAT BENEFITS THE VENEZUELAN PEOPLE

RUBIO: STEP ONE IS STABILIZING VENEZUELA

US TREASURY DEPT COUNSELOR LAVORGNA SAYS WOULD HOPE THAT THE FED DOES CONTINUE TO CUT INTEREST RATES -CNBC INTERVIEW

TRUMP ADMINISTRATION ADVISES MORE PROTEIN, LESS SUGAR IN NEW DIETARY GUIDELINES

US TREASURY DEPT COUNSELOR LAVORGNA SAYS FED SHOULD CONTINUE TO CUT INTEREST RATES- CNBC INTERVIEW

BEIJING SUSPENDS NVIDIA CHIP PURCHASES PENDING DECISION ON CHIP IMPORT CONDITIONS- THE INFORMATION

China Tells Tech Companies to Halt Nvidia H200 Chip Orders $NVDA - The Information The Chinese government this week asked some tech companies to temporarily halt plans to buy Nvidia’s H200 AI chips, according to two people involved in the communication, throwing up a possible

$NVDA - *CHINA ASKS TECH COS TO HALT NVIDIA H200 CHIP ORDERS: THE INFORMATION

MEXICO CONTINUES OIL SHIPMENTS TO CUBA President Claudia Sheinbaum says Mexico remains a key oil supplier to Cuba, sending amounts consistent with historical levels despite U.S. pressure.

SENIOR RUSSIAN LAWMAKER SAYS U.S. SEIZURE OF RUSSIAN-FLAGGED OIL TANKER IS OUTRIGHT PIRACY - TASS

DOLLAR MAY WEAKEN FURTHER IN 2026 AMID FED RATE CUTS MUFG Bank analysts warn the dollar could fall if the Federal Reserve cuts interest rates more than expected. Fed Chair Powell noted U.S. job gains may have been overstated, suggesting the labor market is weakening. Political

*US NOV. JOB OPENINGS 7.146M; EST. 7.648M

*US DEC. ISM SERVICES PMI HITS 14-MONTH HIGH OF 54.4; EST. 52.2

RUSSIAN TRANSPORT MINISTRY ON U.S. SEIZURE OF RUSSIAN-FLAGGED 'MARINERA' TANKER: ALL CONTACT WITH THE VESSEL HAS BEEN LOST

🚨 TRUMP: THE ONLY NATION THAT CHINA AND RUSSIA FEAR AND RESPECT IS THE U.S.

🚨 TRUMP: WE WILL ALWAYS BE THERE FOR NATO, EVEN IF THEY WON'T BE THERE FOR US

🚨TRUMP: I DOUBT NATO WOULD BE THERE FOR US IF WE REALLY NEEDED THEM

*EUROPE BOND SALES TOP €57 BILLION IN RECORD-BREAKING DAY

S&P 500, DOW HIT INTRADAY RECORD HIGH

UK RAF PLANES HELP US SEIZE RUSSIAN OIL TANKER The UK’s i newspaper reports that British airbases were used to launch the U.S. special forces operation to board the Russian oil tanker Marinera. The mission was conducted with the knowledge and approval of the UK government.

RUSSIA CLAIMS MARINERA TANKER AS ‘OUR VESSEL’ Russia’s Foreign Ministry said it was “concerned” about the situation surrounding the Russian oil tanker Marinera. The ministry noted that a U.S. Coast Guard ship had been tracking the vessel for several days, despite it being

US SEIZES TWO VENEZUELA-LINKED OIL TANKERS On January 7, 2026, U.S. forces seized two vessels for sanctions violations: 🔸 M/T Sophia: Intercepted in Caribbean international waters carrying Venezuelan oil. U.S. Coast Guard escorting to U.S. for disposition. 🔸 M/V Bella 1:

Wednesday morning briefing: Futures slightly lower after S&P and Dow hit record highs. ADP payrolls, JOLTS, and ISM services data due today. Top stories: Trump meeting oil execs to discuss reviving Venezuela's oil sector. Chevron $CVX and Quantum bidding for $22B in Lukoil

MICRON ANNOUNCES GROUNDBREAKING FOR HISTORIC NEW YORK MEGAFAB $MU

ALASKA AIRLINES ORDERS 105 737-10 AIRPLANES FROM BOEING $BA $ALK

WRIGHT SAYS US GOVT WANTS TO FILL THE STRATEGIC PETROLEUM RESERVE

SANCTIONED SHIP GOT A NEW NAME AND A NEW FLAG AS US PURSUED IT The ship, once known as the Bella 1, was renamed Marinera and flagged to Russia, shipping databases show.

SWISS FOREIGN MINISTRY SAYS ACCORDING TO INTERNATIONAL LAW, GREENLAND BELONGS TO DENMARK WITH EXTENSIVE AUTONOMY SWISS FOREIGN MINISTRY SAYS ANY CHANGE TO THIS STATUS REQUIRES THE CONSENT OF BOTH DENMARK AND GREENLAND

WRIGHT SAYS HIS BIGGEST CONCERN IS THE US ELECTRIC GRID AND THE AVAILABILITY OF ELECTRICITY

US HAS 'LARGE LEVERAGE' IF IT CONTROLS VENEZUELA OIL: WRIGHT

TRUMP SAYS MILITARY OPTION ON TABLE FOR GREENLAND President Trump said his administration is considering a range of options to acquire Greenland, including potential use of the U.S. military, citing national security concerns. Following the remarks, both Greenland and Denmark

JUST IN: US forces board Venezuela-linked sanctioned oil tanker in North Atlantic after pursuing it for weeks, US official says

WRIGHT SAYS HE ESTIMATES VENEZUELAN OIL PRODUCTION COULD GROW BY SEVERAL HUNDRED THOUSAND ADDITIONAL BARRELS IN SHORT TO MID-TERM

*US SECURES RUSSIA-FLAGGED TANKER LINKED TO VENEZUELA: NBC

WRIGHT SAYS US GOVT WANTS TO GET VENEZUELAN OIL FLOWING AGAIN

TRUMP, U.S. OIL COMPANY EXECUTIVES WILL MEET ON FRIDAY -WHITE HOUSE OFFICIAL

US ENERGY SECRETARY CHRIS WRIGHT SAYS US GOVT WANTS TO SELL VENEZUELAN OIL AND DEPOSIT MONEY INTO US-CONTROLLED ACCOUNTS -GOLDMAN SACHS CONFERENCE

SPOT PALLADIUM EXTENDS LOSSES, LAST DOWN 7% TO $1,693.25/OZ

TRUMP’S FORMER RUSSIA ADVISER SAYS RUSSIA OFFERED US FREE REIN IN VENEZUELA IN EXCHANGE FOR UKRAINE Russian officials signaled in 2019 that the Kremlin might withdraw support for Nicolás Maduro in Venezuela if the United States allowed Russia a free hand in Ukraine, former Trump

THE US WILL ACQUIRE MORE THAN 50 MILLION BARRELS OF OIL FROM VENEZUELA - CNBC

OIL SALES FROM VENEZUELA WILL CONTINUE INDEFINITELY, SANCTIONS WILL BE REDUCED - CNBC

DOLLAR FACES STRUCTURAL HEADWINDS THIS YEAR The dollar remains under pressure as U.S. exceptionalism fades and tariff uncertainty lingers, Amundi says. Despite a slight upgrade to 2026 growth, expectations remain below potential, while the Fed is seen delivering two more rate

*US ATTEMPTING TO SEIZE VENEZUELA-LINKED TANKER, PEOPLE SAY

*ADP US DEC. PRIVATE EMPLOYMENT RISES 41,000; EST. +50K

ZELENSKIY SAYS HE HOPES TO MEET TRUMP SOON, POSSIBLY IN WASHINGTON

SPOT SILVER FALLS OVER 4%

CHINA REVIEWS META’S $2BN PURCHASE OF AI START-UP MANUS - FT $META

SHARES OF MOBILEYE UP 6% IN EXTENDED TRADE; CO SAYS TO ACQUIRE MENTEE ROBOTICS $MBLY

ELI LILLY IN ADVANCED TALKS TO BUY VENTYX BIOSCIENCES FOR OVER $1 BLN - WSJ $LLY $VTYX

TRUMP HAS MADE CLEAR THAT ACQUIRING GREENLAND IS A 'NATIONAL SECURITY PRIORITY' - WHITE HOUSE STATEMENT

TRUMP AND HIS ADVISERS ARE DISCUSSING OPTIONS INCLUDING PURCHASING THE TERRITORY FROM DENMARK OR FORMING A COMPACT OF FREE ASSOCIATION WITH THE ISLAND - SENIOR US OFFICIAL

OIL CEOS EXPECTED TO VISIT WHITE HOUSE ON THURSDAY FOR MEETING ON VENEZUELA - SOURCES

XAI SAYS RAISED $20B IN SERIES E ROUND, EXCEEDING $15B TARGET XAI: STRATEGIC INVESTORS IN THE ROUND INCLUDE NVIDIA AND CISCO INVESTMENTS

XAI: RAISES $20B SERIES E

NVIDIA $NVDA CEO AT INDUSTRY CONFERENCE: DOES NOT EXPECT FORMAL ANNOUNCEMENT OF CHINESE APPROVAL FOR H200 SHIPMENTS, EXPECTS TO LEARN OF CHINESE REGULATORY APPROVAL OF H200 SHIPMENTS TO CHINA THROUGH PURCHASE ORDERS FROM CUSTOMERS

VANCE SAYS HE WAS BRIEFED AHEAD OF VENEZUELA OPERATION Vice President Vance said he was briefed on the Venezuela operation weeks in advance and initially had doubts it could succeed without U.S. casualties. He called the mission “flawless” and said removing Maduro would help

U.S., VENEZUELA IN TALKS TO SEND VENEZUELAN CRUDE EXPORTS TO THE UNITED STATES - U.S. GOVT, OIL INDUSTRY, SHIPPING SOURCES

$MSTR HITS NEW LOWS AMID INDEX REMOVAL RISK MSTR fell 6.33% to $154.34, down nearly 70% from its 2024 peak. Pressure remains as MSCI is set to decide by January 15 whether to remove companies focused on buying cryptocurrencies, citing concerns they resemble investment funds.

EIGHT OF 12 FED BANKS VOTE TO KEEP DISCOUNT RATE UNCHANGED IN DECEMBER, FED MINUTES SHOW

STARMER: FOLLOWING A CEASEFIRE, THE UK AND FRANCE WILL BUILD MILITARY HUBS IN UKRAINE

UK PM STARMER: DECLARATION SETS OUT LEGAL FRAMEWORK UNDER WHICH BRITISH, FRENCH AND PARTNER FORCES COULD OPERATE ON UKRAINIAN SOIL

*NVIDIA CEO SAYS "WE WISH WE HAD MORE ENERGY'

HUANG: THERE IS STRONG DEMAND FROM CHINESE CUSTOMERS

$NVDA - HUANG: HAVEN'T 'SPOKEN DIRECTLY' TO CHINA ON H200 CHIPS

$NVDA - NVIDIA'S CEO HUANG: MEMORY BOTTLENECK IS SEVERE

$NVDA - NVIDIA'S HUANG: NEW CHIPS 10X MORE EFFICIENT THAN PREDECESSORS

FRANCE, BRITAIN, UKRAINE SIGN DECLARATION OF INTENT RELATING TO FUTURE DEPLOYMENT OF MULTINATIONAL FORCES IN UKRAINE

WHITE HOUSE: GREENLAND BETTER PROTECTED BY U.S. The White House said President Trump believes Greenland would be more secure under U.S. protection, citing its strategic importance in the Arctic. European leaders responded by reaffirming that Greenland belongs to its people and

SPOT PLATINUM EXTENDS GAINS, LAST UP OVER 7% AT $2,435.20/OZ

CHINA'S FOREIGN MINISTER WANG YI: CHINA SEEKS DISCUSSIONS WITH THE EU ON A FREE-TRADE AGREEMENT

$NVDA - 'WE'RE GOING TO WAIT AND SEE WHAT WILL HAPPEN' ON H200 LICENSES FOR CHINA SALES - NVIDIA CFO AT INDUSTRY CONFERENCE

$NVDA - U.S. GOVERNMENT IS 'WORKING FEVERISHLY' ON LICENSES FOR NVIDIA TO SHIP H200 CHIPS TO CHINA - NVIDIA CFO AT INDUSTRY CONFERENCE

SOME REPUBLICANS PUSH BACK ON TRUMP’S GREENLAND PLANS President Trump’s recent comments about taking control of Greenland drew criticism from Republicans and European leaders. Lawmakers warned that annexation would be dangerous, unnecessary, and impossible, noting Greenland is

*NICKEL SURGES MORE THAN 10% ON LME, BIGGEST GAIN SINCE 2022

$NVDA - NVIDIA CFO: DEMAND INCREASED SINCE $500 BLN FORECAST

PEPSICO ANNOUNCES INDUSTRY-FIRST AI AND DIGITAL TWIN COLLABORATION WITH SIEMENS AND NVIDIA $PEP $NVDA

🚨 TRUMP TO HOUSE REPUBLICANS: IF WE DON'T WIN MIDTERMS, I WILL GET IMPEACHED

TRUMP: WE HAVE A LOT OF OIL TO DRILL. DRILLING WILL BRING OIL PRICES DOWN FURTHER

DOW HITS INTRADAY RECORD HIGH, LAST UP 0.4%

$NVDA - 'WE FEEL VERY SOLID' ABOUT SUPPLY CHAIN AS VERA RUBIN CHIPS GO INTO PRODUCTION - NVIDIA CFO AT INDUSTRY CONFERENCE

$AAPL - APPLE IN TALKS TO USE STM LIDAR SENSORS – MORGAN STANLEY Morgan Stanley notes Apple is discussing adopting STMicroelectronics’ LiDAR sensors for the iPhone 18, diversifying from Sony. Analyst Lee Simpson says this could boost STM’s market penetration and Apple relations.

CUBA, VENEZUELA SAY 55 MILITARY PERSONNEL KILLED DURING US MADURO RAID

AMD CEO: WE'RE WORKING WITH THE US GOVERNMENT TO FIND SOLUTIONS AMD CEO: DEMAND FOR AI IN CHINA IS HIGH

AMD CEO: WE'RE IN THE EARLY INNINGS OF UNLOCKING AI

TRUMP: HEALTH INSURANCE PREMIUMS ARE HORRIBLE

TRUMP: WE HAVE THE HIGHEST STOCK MARKET IN THE HISTORY OF THE US

$AMD - AMD CEO SAYS COMPUTE HAS TO INCREASE BY 100X OVER 4-5 YEARS

SUPREME COURT TO ISSUE RULINGS ON TARIFFS FRIDAY The U.S. Supreme Court has set Friday as an opinion day, potentially marking its first ruling on President Trump’s global tariffs. Justices return from a four-week break, with decisions released at 10:00 A.M. ET. A tariff

MEXICAN PRESIDENT CALLS FOR ‘FAIR TRIAL’ FOR MADURO President Claudia Sheinbaum said Tuesday that Maduro should receive a fair trial in the U.S. after his detention, calling his claim of innocence “interesting.” She reaffirmed her opposition to U.S. intervention while

TRUMP: EVERYONE LOVES OUR OPERATION IN VENEZUELA APART FROM NEW YORK

TRUMP: MY WIFE HATES WHEN I DANCE TRUMP: SHE TOLD ME CAN YOU IMAGINE FDR DANCING TRUMP: WIFE TELLS ME MY DANCING IS NOT PRESIDENTIAL

TRUMP: F-35, APACHE HELICOPTER TAKE TOO LONG TO MAKE TRUMP: GOING TO BE VERY TOUGH ON DEFENSE COMPANIES

TRUMP: GOING TO BE PRODUCING WEAPONS AND PLANES MUCH FASTER

TRUMP: THEY KNEW WE WERE COMING IN VENEZUELA

TRUMP: WE HAD A LOT OF BOOTS ON THE GROUND IN VENEZUELA

VENEZUELAN FORCES DETAIN 14 JOURNALISTS Venezuelan security forces detained 14 journalists in Caracas on Monday, including 13 foreigners, while covering the national assembly swearing-in, the national press union (SNTP) reported. All were later released, but their equipment and

TRUMP: WE HAD A VERY GOOD DAY 2 DAYS AGO

TRUMP: WE'RE HAVING A SUCCESSFUL PRESIDENCY

TRUMP: WE'RE GOING TO PULL OFF A MIDTERM ELECTIONS VICTORY

U.S. PRESIDENT DONALD TRUMP DELIVERS REMARKS AT HOUSE REPUBLICANS RETREAT.

🚨 COLOMBIAN ARMY SHOULD DEFEND COUNTRY'S TERRITORY AND SOVEREIGNTY IN CASE OF US MILITARY INVASION, FOREIGN MINISTER SAYS

SPOT GOLD RISES NEARLY 1% TO $4,490.44/OZ

GOLDMAN’S U.S. CLIENTS EYE EUROPEAN EQUITIES IN 2026 Goldman Sachs analysts say U.S. clients are turning to European equities for value, raising 12-month targets for the Stoxx 600. After heavy selling in 2022–24, investor crowding isn’t a concern. Banks, aerospace, and asset

SPOT SILVER EXTENDS GAINS, LAST UP NEARLY 5% AT $80.31/OZ

MORE AMERICANS OPPOSE U.S. CONTROL OF VENEZUELA A Washington Post/SSRS poll shows Americans are divided on capturing Maduro: about 4 in 10 approve, 4 in 10 oppose, and 2 in 10 are unsure. 45% oppose the U.S. taking control of Venezuela, and nearly 90% say Venezuelans should

*US S&P DEC. SERVICES PMI AT 52.5 VS 52.9 PRIOR *US S&P DEC. COMPOSITE PMI AT 52.7 VS 53.0 PRIOR

KALSHI HITS $100 BILLION IN ANNUALIZED VOLUME - NYT DEALBOOK

MORGAN STANLEY FILES FOR SPOT BITCOIN, SOLANA ETFS Morgan Stanley has filed with the SEC to launch spot Bitcoin and Solana ETFs—the Morgan Stanley Bitcoin Trust and Morgan Stanley Solana Trust—tied to the prices of each cryptocurrency. If approved, the move would strengthen the

BARKIN: CHALLENGE OF THE NEXT 10 YEARS IS LIKELIHOOD THE U.S. WILL HAVE MORE JOBS THAN AVAILABLE WORKERS

🚨 THIRD TIME'S THE CHARM? Kevin Warsh pulls ahead of Kevin Hassett for the third time in recent months. As of January 6, 2026, President Trump has yet to announce his nominee to replace Jerome Powell when his term ends in May. Kalshi’s prediction markets show Warsh and Hassett

FORD 2025 U.S. SALES: UP 6% TO BEST SINCE 2019 🔸 Total sales: 2,204,124 vehicles (+6%) 🔸 Market share: 13.2% (+0.6 pts) Standouts: 🔸 F-Series: 828,832 trucks (+8.3%), #1 for 49th year 🔸 Hybrids: Record 228,072 (+21.7%) 🔸 Maverick: Record 155,051 (+18.2%) 🔸 Transit:

SENATORS TO BE BRIEFED BY RUBIO, BONDI 10AM WEDNESDAY: PUNCHBOWL

$AMZN - AMAZON: ALEXA+ EXPANDS TO SAMSUNG TVS, BMW CARS, AND MORE IN 2026 - WEBSITE

$NVDA - PIPER SANDLER REAFFIRMS OVERWEIGHT ON NVIDIA Piper Sandler analyst Harsh Kumar reiterated an Overweight rating and a $225 price target on NVIDIA after attending the company’s CES keynote and analyst Q&A. The firm highlighted strong confidence in Nvidia’s technology

$NVDA - KEYBANC REAFFIRMS OVERWEIGHT ON NVIDIA KeyBanc reiterated an Overweight rating and $275 price target on NVIDIA after Jensen Huang’s CES keynote. The firm said the Vera Rubin platform is in full production and on track for a second-half ramp, delivering major performance

FED'S MIRAN: FED SHOULD CUT MORE THAN 100 BASIS POINTS THIS YEAR

TRUMP TO ADDRESS HOUSE REPUBLICANS AT KENNEDY CENTER President Donald Trump said he will soon leave the White House to speak to House Republicans at the Trump Kennedy Center. He claimed the center was in financial and physical decline a year ago but said it has since been

FED'S MIRAN: EXPECTS DATA TO SUPPORT MORE RATE CUTS - FOX BUSINESS

GREENLAND PRIME MINISTER NIELSEN: SUPPORT BY EUROPEAN LEADERS IMPORTANT AT A TIME WHEN INTERNATIONAL PRINCIPLES ARE BEING CHALLENGED

$NVDA - NVIDIA DEMAND STRONG, SUPPLY CONCERNS PERSIST Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang said demand remains strong during his CES keynote, but investors remain concerned about the company’s ability to meet it. According to Raymond James, worries center on potential memory chip supply

$NVDA - NVIDIA TARGETS AUTONOMOUS VEHICLE GROWTH Nvidia is expanding its push into autonomous vehicles, with CEO Jensen Huang announcing the launch of Alpamayo, a new “thinking, reasoning” AI model for self-driving technology, during his CES keynote. Wedbush analysts view the

GEOPOLITICAL TENSIONS MAY BOOST BITCOIN Bitcoin’s recent rebound suggests rising geopolitical tensions are pushing investors toward cryptocurrencies, according to 21Shares strategist Matt Mena. He said Bitcoin is increasingly viewed as a “neutral” reserve asset, alongside

SAUDI CAPITAL MARKET AUTHORITY OPENS FINANCIAL MARKET TO ALL CATEGORIES OF FOREIGN INVESTORS STARTING FEB 1ST - STATE TV

BERNSTEIN: BUY CRYPTO STOCKS ON 2026 DIP Analyst Gautam Chhugani is bullish on crypto for 2026 after a strong 2025 (Bitcoin -6% in weak Q4, but equities +59% avg). 🔸 2026 Outlook: Tokenization supercycle dominates.Bitcoin: Bottomed; targets $150K (2026), $200K peak (2027). 🔸

BARKIN: MUST BALANCE PROGRESS ON INFLATION, EMPLOYMENT *BARKIN: FED POLICY NOW IN THE RANGE OF ESTIMATES FOR NEUTRAL *BARKIN: LOOKING FORWARD TO 'CLEAN' DATA IN COMING WEEKS *BARKIN: BOTH SIDES OF FED MANDATE BEAR WATCHING *BARKIN: TAX CUTS, DEREGULATION AND RATE CUTS TO

VENEZUELA'S MAIN OIL TERMINALS HAVE NOT DELIVERED CRUDE FOR EXPORT, OTHER THAN TO U.S. CHEVRON, IN FIVE DAYS -SHIPPING DATA

MORGAN STANLEY FILES FOR BITCOIN, SOLANA ETFS IN US

TRUMP'S GREENLAND ENVOY: GREENLAND IS ABOUT ROBUST TRADING

LANDRY: DON'T THINK TRUMP IS READY TO SEIZE GREENLAND 

TRUMP'S GREENLAND ENVOY: TRUMP BACKS INDEPENDENT GREENLAND

SPOT SILVER TOPS $79/OZ, GAINS EXPAND TO 3.2%

TRUMP TO DELIVER REMARKS AT GOP MEMBER RETREAT 10AM ET TUES TRUMP TO PARTICIPATES IN POLICY MEETING AT 2.30PM ET TUES

LOUD BLASTS HEARD NEAR THE PRESIDENTIAL PALACE IN CARACAS: LOCAL WITNESSES

Gunfire reported near Venezuela's presidential palace

TRUMP SAYS WOULD NOT NEED LAWMAKERS TO ACT IN ORDER FOR HIM TO SEND U.S. TROOPS BACK INTO VENEZUELA

TRUMP: MAY SUBSIDIZE OIL COMPANIES REBUILDING IN VENEZUELA: NBC

NVIDIA ANNOUNCES THE ALPAMAYO MODEL FOR THINKING VEHICLES

COLOMBIA TO CONTINUE COORDINATING AND COOPERATING WITH U.S. ON FIGHTING DRUG TRAFFICKING - INTERIOR AND JUSTICE MINISTERS

ISRAEL ASKS PUTIN TO REASSURE IRAN Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu asked Russian President Vladimir Putin to tell Iran that Israel does not plan further strikes, according to Israel’s public broadcaster Kann, citing diplomatic sources.

GREENLAND PRIME MINISTER NIELSEN: WE ARE NOT AT A POINT WHERE WE ARE THINKING THAT A TAKEOVER OF OUR COUNTRY MIGHT HAPPEN OVERNIGHT

GREENLAND PRIME MINISTER NIELSEN: WE ARE TRYING TO ESTABLISH A DIRECT LINE WITH WASHINGTON

GREENLAND PRIME MINISTER NIELSEN: WE'RE OPEN FOR BUSINESS

VENEZUELA'S VICE PRESIDENT DELCY RODRIGUEZ FORMALLY SWORN IN AS INTERIM PRESIDENT AFTER MADURO DETENTION

TRUMP’S PRESIDENTIAL APPROVAL RATING RISES TO 42%, HIGHEST SINCE OCTOBER, ACCORDING TO REUTERS/IPSOS POLL

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY ANNOUNCES $2.7 BLN TO STRENGTHEN AMERICAN URANIUM ENRICHMENT

US TO MEET WITH OIL EXECUTIVES THIS WEEK ON VENEZUELA REVIVAL

DECEMBER 4.5% JOBLESS RATE LIKELY TO KEEP FED ON HOLD, BofA SAYS BofA expects December payrolls to rise 70,000, above the 54,000 consensus, driven by education and health jobs. The unemployment rate may fall to 4.5% from 4.6%, which would likely keep the Fed on hold. A rise to

JUDGE ORDERS NICOLAS MADURO TO APPEAR IN COURT ON MARCH 17 FOR HEARING

MADURO: I AM INNOCENT, I AM A DECENT MAN, I AM PRESIDENT

US CHEVRON CALLS EMPLOYEES OF VENEZUELA DIVISION ABROAD TO RETURN TO COUNTRY AS FLIGHTS RESTART, SOURCE SAYS

OUSTED VENEZUELAN PRESIDENT NICOLAS MADURO PLEADS NOT GUILTY IN U.S. NARCO-TERRORISM CASE

Maduro: ‘I am the the president of Venezuela, I consider myself a prisoner of war. I was captured at my home in Caracas’

🚨 TRUMP ADMINISTRATION HAS HELD NO CONVERSATIONS WITH EXXON, CONOCO, OR CHEVRON ABOUT VENEZUELA BEFORE OR SINCE MADURO’S CAPTURE, ACCORDING TO FOUR OIL INDUSTRY EXECUTIVES FAMILIAR WITH THE MATTER

TURKEY'S ERDOGAN: I TOLD TRUMP IN PHONE CALL VENEZUELA MUST NOT BE DRAGGED INTO CHAOS TURKEY'S ERDOGAN: TURKEY WILL CONTINUE TO STAND WITH PEOPLE OF VENEZUELA

MICROSOFT $MSFT ANNOUNCES ACQUISITION OF OSMOS TO ACCELERATE AUTONOMOUS DATA ENGINEERING IN FABRIC

VENEZUELA'S JORGE RODRIGUEZ RE-APPOINTED AS HEAD OF NATIONAL ASSEMBLY

Deposed Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro makes his first appearance in a US courtroom following his capture

BITCOIN RISES ABOVE $94,000

OIL FUTURES , RISE MORE THAN $1 A BARREL IN CHOPPY TRADE FOLLOWING POLITICAL TURMOIL IN VENEZUELA

US ENVOY TO UN: TRUMP GAVE DIPLOMACY A CHANCE, HE OFFERED MADURO MULTIPLE OFF-RAMPS, HE TRIED TO DE ESCALATE

US ENVOY TO UN: THERE IS NO WAR AGAINST VENEZUELA OR ITS PEOPLE, WE ARE NOT OCCUPYING A COUNTRY

DENMARK SAYS US ATTACK ON GREENLAND WOULD MEAN END OF NATO

CHINA’S DEPUTY UN ENVOY ON VENEZUELA: CHINA DEEPLY SHOCKED AND STRONGLY CONDEMNS UNILATERAL, ILLEGAL AND BULLYING ACTS OF US

RUSSIA’S UN ENVOY: WE CALL ON US TO RELEASE MADURO, WIFE

RUSSIA’S UN ENVOY: NO JUSTIFICATION FOR US ‘CRIMES’ IN VENEZUELA

MUSK CONFIRMS AUDIO/VIDEO CALLS COMING TO X CHAT WEB APP

GOLDMAN EXPECTS DECEMBER JOBS REPORT TO BE STRONGER THAN CONSENSUS Goldman Sachs forecasts December payrolls up 70,000, above the 54,000 consensus, with the unemployment rate falling to 4.5%. Private sector job growth remains moderate, construction may slow, and government

SWISS GOV'T: ORDER TO FREEZE ASSETS BELONGING TO MADURO AND ASSOCIATES AFFECTS 37 INDIVIDUALS SWISS GOV'T: CAN GIVE NO DETAILS OF TOTAL SUM OF FROZEN ASSETS AFFECTED BY FREEZE

U.S. STOCKS EXTEND GAINS, NASDAQ UP 1.00 PCT

$CVX - CHEVRON-CHARTERED TANKER CARRYING VENEZUELAN CRUDE DEPARTS FROM VENEZUELAN WATERS BOUND FOR THE US GULF COAST, SHIPPING DATA SHOWS

NETANYAHU SAYS ISRAEL WON'T LET IRAN RESTORE BALLISTIC MISSILE PROGRAMME

NETANYAHU: IF WE ARE SUBJECTED TO AN ATTACK FROM IRAN, ITS REPERCUSSIONS WILL BE EXTREMELY SERIOUS

🚨🚨 VENEZUELA ORDERS POLICE TO FIND, ARREST ANYONE INVOLVED IN SUPPORTING U.S. ATTACK-EMERGENCY DECREE

🚨 DENMARK'S PRIME MINISTER, WHEN ASKED ABOUT U.S. AMBITION TO TAKE OVER GREENLAND: IF THE U.S. ATTACKS ANOTHER NATO COUNTRY, THEN EVERYTHING STOPS

U.S. ACTIONS IN VENEZUELA COULD LOWER GLOBAL INFLATION Edmond de Rothschild analysts Benjamin Melman and Michael Nizard say the capture of Maduro mainly affects oil markets now, but medium-term effects could ease energy tensions. If political stabilization and foreign investment

*US DEC. ISM MANUFACTURING AT 14-MONTH LOW OF 47.9; EST. 48.4

U.S. ACTION IN VENEZUELA HEIGHTENS GEOPOLITICAL RISKS TwentyFour Asset Management’s Felipe Villarroel warns that the ouster of Venezuela’s Maduro raises global tensions in 2026. While near-term impact may be limited, it could affect Russia-Ukraine dynamics and increase the risk

CHINA SAYS VENEZUELA WILL HANDLE ITS AFFAIRS China respects Venezuela’s sovereignty and believes its government will manage internal affairs according to its laws. Beijing says cooperation with Venezuela is protected under international and domestic law, and pledges to continue

HEGSETH: PENTAGON IS TAKING ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION AGAINST SENATOR KELLY

VENEZUELA OIL OUTPUT DEPENDS ON TRANSITION SPEED Raymond James analysts say Venezuela’s oil production hinges on how quickly a government transition occurs and whether multinational oil companies return. In a bullish scenario, output could exceed 2 million bpd by 2030 and

🚨 MEXICAN PRESIDENT SHEINBAUM: TRUMP HAS SAID THAT US MILITARY COULD ENTER MEXICO, BUT WE HAVE SAID NO

$TSLA - TRUIST LOWERS TESLA PT TO $439 AFTER 4Q25 DELIVERIES MISS Truist analyst William Stein cut Tesla’s price target to $439, maintaining a Hold rating, after 4Q25 deliveries of 418K units fell below estimates. Energy storage beat expectations, but AI developments, including

🚨 MEXICAN PRESIDENT SHEINBAUM: I DON'T THINK US INVASION OF MEXICO IS SOMETHING THEY ARE TAKING SERIOUSLY

WHITE HOUSE OFFICIAL: WITKOFF AND KUSHNER WILL REPRESENT THE US AT UKRAINE TALKS IN PARIS ON TUESDAY

CRYPTO STOCKS RISE AS BITCOIN HITS OVER THREE-WEEK HIGH

SHEINBAUM SAYS SHE'S NOT PLANNING A CALL WITH TRUMP FOR NOW

TRUMP SAYS U.S. 'WILL SOON BE RECEIVING' MORE THAN $600B IN TARIFFS

*MINNESOTA GOVERNOR WALZ SAYS HE WILL NOT SEEK REELECTION

BITCOIN RISES ON U.S. ACTIONS IN VENEZUELA Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies gained Monday as traders reacted to the U.S. ousting of Venezuelan President Maduro. Speculation over possible seizure of Venezuela’s crypto—reportedly over 600,000 bitcoins—could reduce supply and

VENEZUELA OIL RAMP-UP TO TAKE YEARS, COSTLY INVESTMENT President Trump wants U.S. firms to tap Venezuela’s oil, but analysts warn production gains will be slow. Melius projects it could take 2–3 years to approach prior levels, with some forecasts of +500,000 bpd within 12 months

SWITZERLAND FREEZES ALL MADURO-RELATED ASSETS The Swiss Federal Council has blocked all Swiss-based assets linked to Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his associates, effective immediately. Switzerland stated that if funds are found to be illicit, they will aim to benefit

*ANDURAND’S HEDGE FUND PARED 2025 LOSS TO 40% ON METALS RALLY

KEYBANC: VENEZUELA ACTION COULD PUSH OIL PRICES HIGHER KeyBanc’s Tim Rezvan keeps a $65 WTI outlook after the U.S. captured Venezuelan President Maduro. He warns Friday’s oil prices underestimated geopolitical risks, including regional ripple effects in Mexico and Colombia, a

MEXICAN PRESIDENT SHEINBAUM: MEXICO IS COOPERATING WITH THE US ON FENTANYL

MEXICAN PRESIDENT SHEINBAUM: MEXICO IS A SOVEREIGN, INDEPENDENT COUNTRY, AGAINST INTERVENTION

MEXICO'S PRESIDENT ON VENEZUELA: WE REJECT INTERFERENCE IN THE INTERNAL AFFAIRS OF STATES.

🚨 MEXICO'S SHEINBAUM REJECTS US 'INTERVENTION' IN VENEZUELA

LME THREE MONTH COPPER HITS $13,000 A TON FOR FIRST TIME, LAST UP 4.2%

$MSTR - SAYLOR’S STRATEGY TAKES $17.4B Q4 HIT Strategy Inc., led by Michael Saylor, posted a $17.44 billion unrealized loss as Bitcoin’s value dropped. Shares have fallen nearly 70% from their 2024 peak, raising concerns about the sustainability of its Bitcoin-heavy

BERNSTEIN FLAGS DEFENSE STOCK TAILWINDS Bernstein says the capture of Venezuela’s Nicolás Maduro and rising geopolitical tensions increase the likelihood of higher U.S. defense spending. Analysts see potential upside for defense and engineering firms if the U.S. formalizes

$TSLA - TESLA OPTIMUS ROBOT FACES SETBACKS Tesla’s Optimus humanoid robot project is facing technical and timeline challenges despite President Donald Trump’s recent praise of CEO Elon Musk. The robots remain hand-built, lack full dexterity, and are often remotely operated,

🚨 TRUMP: 'WE NEED GREENLAND' Kalshi markets now price a 36% chance that the U.S. will take control of part of Greenland after President Donald Trump said the issue would be revisited for national security reasons. Trump cited Russian and Chinese presence on the island and

US NATURAL GAS FUTURES PLUNGE 6% INTRADAY TO $3.400/MMBTU

FED'S KASHKARI: LOWER-TO-MIDDLE INCOME ANXIETY IS ABOUT INFLATION

OIL RISK PREMIUM MAY RISE AFTER MADURO CAPTURE The U.S. capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro could increase geopolitical instability and raise the risk premium in global oil prices, according to KeyBanc analysts. They warn the fallout may extend across Latin America

VENEZUELAN OIL OUTPUT GAINS SEEN AS LONG-TERM A meaningful rise in Venezuelan oil production would take years, not months, even if President Nicolás Maduro were removed, due to technical constraints and weak investment conditions, according to Citi Research. While higher output

KASHKARI: HAVE NO IDEA IF POWELL STAYS ON AFTER CHAIR TERM ENDS

KASHKARI: THERE IS A RISK THE UNEMPLOYMENT RATE CAN POP FROM HERE

KASHKARI: INFLATION IS STILL TOO HIGH

*ITALY PLANS TO BACK MERCOSUR, PAVING WAY FOR NEW EU TRADE DEAL

FED'S KASHKARI: JOB MARKET IS CLEARLY COOLING - CNBC

RODRIGUEZ CALLS FOR US COOPERATION Interim Venezuelan leader Delcy Rodriguez on Sunday urged the United States to pursue an agenda of cooperation based on shared development and international law. The remarks signal a shift from her earlier condemnation of Washington’s actions

*JAPAN’S NIKKEI RISES 3% ON AI RELATED GAINS AND WEAK YEN

TAIWAN'S BENCHMARK STOCK INDEX RISES 3.1% TO RECORD HIGH OF 30,251.740 POINTS

SAMSUNG CO-CEO SAYS SOARING MEMORY CHIP PRICES WILL “INEVITABLY” IMPACT SMARTPHONE COSTS

SAMSUNG CO-CEO CALLS MEMORY CHIP SHORTAGE "UNPRECEDENTED" AND "SEVERE"

YEAR END SEES RECORD BORROWING FROM FED'S STANDING REPO OPERATION

NextEra Energy $NEE Sees 2025 Adj Eps $3.62 To $3.70 And 2026 Adj Eps $3.92 To $4.02; Reiterates Dividend Growth About 10% Annually Through 2026 Off 2024 Base, Then About 6% Annually In 2027 And 2028 Off 2026 Base; Targets About 8% Long-Term Adj Eps Growth Through 2032 To 2035

UNOFFICIALLY, FOR THE WEEK, THE S&P 500 FELL 1.03%, THE NASDAQ DECLINED 1.52%, AND THE DOW FELL 0.67%

Super Micro Computer $SMCI secured a $2 billion revolving credit facility. Agreement signed December 29. Matures December 2030.

ALUMINIUM HITS $3,000 AFTER 3 YEARS AS SUPPLY TIGHTENS

$TSLA - MORGAN STANLEY: TESLA DELIVERIES IN LINE, FOCUS SHIFTS TO ROBOTAXI Morgan Stanley reiterated an Equalweight rating and $425 price target on Tesla. Tesla delivered 418,000 vehicles in 4Q25, slightly below consensus but above buy-side expectations. Energy storage

$PINS - OPENAI MAY ACQUIRE PINTEREST IN 2026 According to The Information, OpenAI is predicted to buy Pinterest in 2026. Reporter Ann Gehan notes that OpenAI could be interested in Pinterest’s image data, advertising business, and merchant relationships. Pinterest’s digital

FBI SAYS IT THWARTED POTENTIAL ISIS-INSPIRED ATTACK IN NORTH CAROLINA PLANNED FOR NEW YEAR'S EVE

$MSTR - SAYLOR’S STRATEGY BRACES FOR MAJOR Q4 BITCOIN LOSS Strategy Inc. is expected to report a multibillion-dollar fourth-quarter loss after Bitcoin fell 24%, reversing a $2.8 billion profit in the prior quarter. The loss reflects unrealized declines in the value of the

$TSLA - STIFEL: TSLA AND RIVN Q4 DELIVERIES IN LINE Stifel said Tesla delivered 418,227 vehicles in Q4 2025, slightly above its forecast but about 1% below consensus. Deliveries declined sequentially after the expiration of the U.S. EV tax credit and fell 15.6% year over year.

$TSLA - TRUIST CUTS TESLA PRICE TARGET TO $439 Truist Securities analyst William Stein lowered Tesla’s price target to $439 from $444 and maintained a Hold rating. Q4 deliveries totaled 418,000 units, below both consensus and Truist estimates, with no updates on key priorities

Tesla $TSLA Q4 Produced 434.4K Vehicles, Delivered 418.2K, Record Energy Storage 14.2 GWh; FY 2025 Produced 1.65M, Delivered 1.64M, Energy Storage 46.7 GWh; Earnings Jan 28 After Market Close

*TESLA 4Q DELIVERIES 418,227, EST. 440,907

TESLA INC 2025 TOTAL DELIVERIES 1.64 MLN UNITS, PRODUCTION 1.65 MLN UNITS

Rivian $RIVN Q4 2025 production and delivery numbers: Q4: Produced: 10,974 vehicles Delivered: 9,745 vehicles Full Year 2025: Produced: 42,284 vehicles Delivered: 42,247 vehicles Both in line with company expectations. Earnings release February 12 after market close.

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