U.S. equities pushed to new highs as the S&P 500 notched another record close, with momentum concentrated in mega-cap tech and AI beneficiaries. Memory and semiconductor names surged alongside Nvidia, lifting broader risk appetite and putting the psychologically important 7,000 level in view.
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ETF demand shock: U.S. spot Bitcoin funds pull in over $1.16B in the first two sessions of 2026
Spot Bitcoin ETFs started the year with a bang, recording $697M of net inflows on Tuesday and more than $1.16B over the first two trading days. BlackRock’s IBIT led allocations, and on-chain data showed accelerating exchange outflows, signaling coins are moving into long-term custody as institutions absorb circulating supply.
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Supreme Court could decide fate of U.S. tariffs this week, setting up a major trade-policy pivot
The Supreme Court may rule on the legality of the administration’s tariff regime as soon as Friday, a decision that could reshape U.S. trade policy and corporate supply chains. Markets are watching for clarity on executive authority and potential relief that would ripple through inflation, import costs, and sector winners and losers.
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Senate Banking sets Jan. 15 vote on landmark crypto market structure bill
The Senate Banking Committee scheduled a Jan. 15 markup of the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act, aiming to resolve the SEC–CFTC turf battle and codify a path for “digital commodities.” The move signals urgency to keep crypto innovation and capital onshore, even as bipartisan talks continue over ethics and stablecoin guardrails.
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Venezuela oil in focus: White House says up to 50M barrels to be redirected to the U.S.
President Trump said Venezuela will transfer 30–50 million barrels of oil to the U.S., part of a fast-evolving reshuffle that could alter Atlantic crude flows. The development follows reports of Chevron mobilizing tankers and could have knock-on effects for refiners, supply security, and pricing across heavy crude grades.
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Euro area inflation slows to 2% in December, bolstering case for ECB easing later in 2026
Headline inflation in the eurozone eased to 2.0% in December from 2.1% in November, approaching the ECB’s target amid patchy growth. Softer price pressures alongside mixed PMIs strengthen the outlook for policy relief later this year if disinflation persists and activity remains subdued.
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Morgan Stanley files for spot Bitcoin and Solana ETFs, extending Wall Street’s move into digital assets
Morgan Stanley submitted filings to launch exchange-traded funds tied to spot prices of bitcoin and solana, signaling deepening institutional acceptance beyond first-wave BTC products. If approved, the funds would broaden crypto exposure within traditional portfolios and intensify competition among blue-chip issuers.
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