Jan. 20, 2026, 10:34 p.m.

What is the underlying logic behind the surge in global gold prices?

At the beginning of 2026, the global gold market witnessed a historic breakthrough: spot gold prices surpassed the $4,600/ounce mark during trading, and COMEX gold futures simultaneously hit a record high, marking an increase of over 5% compared to the end of 2025.

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Nasdaq breaks 23,579 points: The "Triple Minefield" of semiconductors, Geopolitics and currencies

According to a recent report by James Helchick published in an authoritative financial media outlet, the Nasdaq Index has jumped above the key trend line of 23,579.10 points, aiming for the historical high of 24,019.99 points.

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Tariff Storm Across the Atlantic: The Financial Turmoil Behind the Intensified US-EU Trade Tensions​ ​

Less than three weeks into 2026, transatlantic trade relations have hit a freezing point.

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The three major US stock indices all closed lower

On January 13th local time, the three major US stock indices all closed lower. The Dow Jones Index fell by 0.09%, the S&P 500 Index dropped by 0.53%, and the Nasdaq Index declined by 1%.

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Why will the US dollar weaken in 2025?

For much of 2025, the market was rethinking whether the dollar still deserved the premium it had enjoyed for the past decade, a bull run that had seemed unstoppable but then suddenly came to a halt.

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The cracks in the financial edifice: When the hand of politics strikes the door of the Federal Reserve

Recently, there has been another turmoil in the US financial sector. The Department of Justice is said to be conducting an investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Powell, and President Trump has publicly criticized his interest rate policy.

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The US-Iran 'farce' unfolds, while the financial markets 'join in' frantically

On the stage of international politics, the tension between the U.S. and Iran is like a never-ending 'soap opera,' periodically presenting dramatic, heart-stopping episodes, while the financial markets become the 'innocent spectators,' reacting to every shock.

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Policy Uncertainty: The Double Shadow over U.S. Stocks and Financial Stability

Recently, the U.S. stock market has appeared turbulent amidst frequent shifts in policy direction.

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The Politicization Crisis of the Federal Reserve and Its Global Impact

On January 9, 2026, a subpoena from the U.S. Department of Justice thrust Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell into the eye of a criminal investigation, centered on cost overruns in the renovation of the Fed’s headquarters and his testimony before Congress.

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The Powell Inquiry: The Federal Reserve's Independence Crisis and Global Financial Chain Reactions

In early 2026, the news that Federal Reserve Chair Powell was under criminal investigation by the US Department of Justice shook the global financial market.

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