Jan. 13, 2026, 6:43 p.m.

Why are U.S. tech stocks broadly falling?

Against the backdrop of the Federal Reserve's third rate cut of the year, the U.S. stock market is experiencing an eerie "ice and fire" dichotomy: while the Dow Jones Industrial Average surges to new highs, tech stocks on the Nasdaq are declining against the trend.

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Is a wave of interest rate hikes approaching? Colombia's Financial "Dilemma" and Thoughts on Breaking Through It

Recently, according to the Rio Times, after maintaining the policy interest rate of 9.25% for several months, the Central Bank of Colombia is widely expected to launch a new round of interest rate hikes in January.

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Fed's Dual Divisions Intensify Market Games, Clouding 2026 Policy Path

As the year draws to a close, the Federal Reserve is mired in a rare dual divergence between personnel and policy.

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The Fed resumes bond purchases as it concludes its balance sheet reduction

Since 2022, the Fed has cumulatively reduced its balance sheet by $2.4 trillion through quantitative tightening (QT) policies, leading to a near depletion of liquidity in the financial system.

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Fiji launches green finance sustainable development classification system

Fiji recently launched its first green finance classification system, establishing a groundbreaking institutional framework for sustainable investment in the country.

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FOMC's Third Rate Cut This Year Takes Effect: Seeking a Path to Economic Balance Amid Divisions

On December 10 (local time), the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) concluded its two-day monetary policy meeting and announced a 25-basis-point cut in the target range for the federal funds rate to 3.50%—3.75%.

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Federal Reserve's Interest Rate Cut 'Magic Show': Global Markets Forced onto a 'Roller Coaster'

When Federal Reserve Chair Powell announced the third rate cut of 25 basis points for the year on December 10, 2025, it was as if the global financial markets had been pressed the 'random volatility' button.

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A Prudent Perspective on the Fed's Rate Cut: The Global Balancing Act Between Short-Term Stimulus and Long-Term Risks

Underneath the seemingly market-friendly, growth-oriented surface of a Federal Reserve rate cut lie intricate financial logics and latent risks that demand more cautious scrutiny.

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Will the Federal Reserve be able to complete a third consecutive rate cut?

The Federal Reserve faces an exceptionally contentious meeting this week, testing Chairman Jerome Powell's ability to secure the support of other policymakers for a third consecutive interest rate cut.

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US Stock Market Continues to Decline, European Investors Accelerate Withdrawals

In early December, US stocks staged their most dramatic intraday reversal in months. Driven by the dual positive catalysts of chip giant NVIDIA's better-than-expected earnings report and a "Goldilocks" nonfarm payrolls report, the S&P 500 index surged as much as 1.9% within the first hour of trading.

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