January 26, 2026

Donald Trump’s lawsuit against JPMorgan Chase and its CEO, Jamie Dimon, highlights the growing conflict in the administration’s policy agenda for Wall Street. The lawsuit accuses JPMorgan and Dimon of closing Trump’s accounts on political grounds, a claim JPMorgan denies. This action underscores the unpredictable environment large financial institutions navigate, even as they were expected […]

Germany’s economic recovery faces significant hurdles despite Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s promise of fiscal stimulus. While some indicators suggest a moderate upswing in 2026, economists and business groups warn that crucial structural reforms are lagging, potentially undermining sustainable growth. The International Monetary Fund forecasts 1.1% growth for Germany in 2026, and the government expects 1.3%, though

A top economic advisor to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Avi Simhon, is advocating for an upgrade to Israel’s credit ratings following the October ceasefire with Hamas. Simhon, who heads Israel’s National Economic Council, contends that bond markets have already priced in a post-war scenario, warranting a re-evaluation by ratings agencies. This comes after S&P Global

The yen surged to its highest level in over two months on Monday, fuelled by growing speculation that coordinated intervention from US and Japanese authorities may be imminent. Investors are also reportedly reducing their dollar holdings in anticipation of the upcoming Federal Reserve meeting and a potential announcement from the Trump administration regarding a new

Gold prices reached unprecedented levels on Monday, surpassing $US5100 as investors sought refuge amid escalating international political tensions. Spot gold rose by 1.9 per cent to $US5076.43 an ounce in late morning trading in New York, after peaking at a record $US5110.50. US gold futures for February delivery also experienced gains, increasing by 1.9 per

Santana Minerals Ltd (ASX:SMI) has reported significant progress in its Quarterly Activities Report for the period ending December 31, 2025, towards developing the Bendigo-Ophir Gold Project (BOGP) in New Zealand. Santana Minerals is focused on the exploration and development of high-quality mineral projects. The company’s primary focus is on advancing the Bendigo-Ophir Gold Project. The

Manuka Resources Limited (ASX:MKR), an Australian mining company focused on gold and silver production, has announced that its Wonawinta silver project and Mt Boppy gold project have successfully completed technical due diligence by Nebari Natural Resources Credit Fund II LP. This milestone is a critical step towards finalising a US$22.5 million senior secured loan facility.

Australian markets are bracing for a week dominated by the release of critical inflation figures, which are expected to heavily influence the Reserve Bank of Australia’s (RBA) upcoming interest rate decision. The S&P/ASX 200 is set to open higher, with futures indicating a gain of 62 points, or 0.7 per cent. This follows a slight

Gold prices have surged, triggering a flurry of activity in the options market as investors bet on further gains. The precious metal broke through $US5000 an ounce for the first time, climbing as high as $US5100 in a broad rally across the metals sector. This surge is partly attributed to a renewed interest in the

US equities finished higher on Monday as investors balanced rising political tensions against a busy week of corporate earnings and the first Federal Reserve policy decision of the year. The S&P 500 rose 0.5 per cent to 6,950, while the Dow Jones gained 0.6 per cent to close above 49,400. The Nasdaq added 0.4 per