A dramatic sell-off in precious metals, led by a record-breaking drop in silver, rattled financial markets on January 30, 2026, as a surging U.S. dollar and shifting expectations for Federal Reserve policy triggered a broad retreat from risk assets.
The Federal Reserve's decision to hold interest rates steady signals a strategic pause, not an end to its easing cycle. We break down the immediate and future impacts on everything from credit cards to the housing market.
Silver prices plunged by a record 30% in a single session after President Trump nominated former Fed Governor Kevin Warsh to lead the central bank, a move seen as tempering expectations for aggressive rate cuts and bolstering the dollar.
Gold and silver prices retreated sharply from record highs as President Trump's nomination of Kevin Warsh to lead the Federal Reserve eased concerns over central bank independence, triggering a broad profit-taking sell-off.
U.S. equity markets slipped Thursday as Treasury yields climbed following President Trump's announcement that he will nominate former Fed Governor Kevin Warsh as the next central bank chair. The move, seen as potentially less dovish, overshadowed positive economic data and corporate earnings.
Beazer Homes USA reported a steeper-than-expected quarterly loss, with revenue falling 22% amid a challenging housing market characterized by soft demand and aggressive competitor pricing.
President Trump's nomination of former Fed Governor Kevin Warsh to lead the central bank has ignited market speculation over the future path of interest rates, with analysts divided on whether his leadership would mean more cuts or a return to hawkish restraint.
Bank of America extends its partnership with Volvo Car Financial Services through 2030, solidifying its position in automotive lending. Concurrently, the bank joins JPMorgan Chase in matching contributions to the new federal 'Trump Accounts' child savings program, while advancing a dual-track expansion in digital services and physical branches.
Visa is aggressively expanding its footprint beyond traditional card payments, launching new initiatives in stablecoin settlements, renter-focused commerce, and streamlined crypto-to-fiat conversions. These partnerships aim to embed Visa's network into the burgeoning worlds of blockchain-based finance and essential housing expenditures.
A revised price target for Invesco Mortgage Capital (IVR) is prompting investors to reassess the mortgage REIT's trajectory amid evolving interest rate expectations and housing market dynamics.
The Trump administration's AI Action Plan sets a strategic direction, but analysts argue its success hinges on aggressive private sector investment in workforce training to avoid leaving millions of workers behind in the coming technological shift.
The incoming Dutch government, led by Prime Minister-designate Rob Jetten, has unveiled its policy agenda, pledging continued military and financial support for Ukraine and a commitment to enshrine higher NATO defense spending targets into law.
Bitcoin's sharp retreat to $81,000 on Thursday, following the Federal Reserve's latest policy announcement, resulted in massive leveraged position liquidations and sent shockwaves through correlated equities.
Oil prices pulled back from multi-month highs on Friday amid broad market risk aversion, yet President Trump's intensified focus on Iran continues to inject a significant risk premium into the market, setting Brent crude for its strongest monthly gain in years.
As the European Central Bank prepares for its February meeting, policymakers are navigating a stronger euro driven by a weakening dollar and geopolitical uncertainty, while assessing the resilience of the eurozone economy.
The Trump administration has issued a broad license allowing U.S. entities to engage in key oil activities in Venezuela, a major sanctions relief step aimed at jumpstarting the nation's crippled energy industry under its new U.S.-backed leadership.
In a landmark move, Venezuela's parliament has passed reforms to its hydrocarbons law, easing state control and aiming to lure back foreign capital to its struggling oil industry, coinciding with a partial easing of U.S. sanctions.
In a significant policy pivot, Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian has directed his foreign minister to pursue negotiations with the United States, a move seen as receiving crucial backing from Supreme Leader Khamenei amidst ongoing regional tensions and domestic unrest.
Whirlpool Corporation's return to profitability in Q4 2025 was overshadowed by a market sell-off following its margin-focused 2026 guidance. While innovations like nugget ice makers signal a push for premium pricing, persistent tariff pressures and housing market softness continue to cloud the near-term outlook.
As the RBA's policy decisions loom, investors are scouring the market for resilient opportunities. We spotlight three ASX-listed penny stocks—Aura Energy, Beam Communications, and Count Limited—each with a market cap over A$10 million, offering a blend of high-risk potential and strategic positioning in their respective sectors.
