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U.S. stocks begin 2026, trailing global benchmarks by most since 1995, with stronger gains abroad, and heavy inflows into ex-U.S. equity funds in January so far.

Minutes from the Fed’s Jan 27-28 meeting show a split on the next rate move after holding 3.5%-3.75% with two dissenters seeking a cut; some kept hikes in view.

In 2025, reported central bank net gold buying was 863.3 tonnes, down from 1,092.4 in 2024; Poland added 102 tonnes and China reported 27 tonnes in WGC review.

Bayer says Monsanto filed a proposed US Roundup class settlement up to $7.25 billion in St. Louis, covering current and some future cancer claims, needs approval.

Gold fell more than 2% to $4,898.53 an ounce as the dollar index rose 0.2% and holiday closures thinned trade, with Fed minutes due Wednesday, after $4,862 low.

U.S. beef and veal prices rose 15% year over year in January, BLS data show, as USDA reports a smaller cattle herd and tight supplies across processors in 2026.

Silver slid to the mid-$70s after US payrolls rose 130,000 and unemployment held at 4.3%, as dollar strength and futures volatility hit global metals at noon ET.

U.S. stocks sank Feb. 12 as tech fell, sending Nasdaq down 2% and S&P 500 down 1.6%. Cisco slid 12% and losses spread across Wall Street while yields eased too.

Congressional Budget Office projects US debt near $64 trillion within a decade as annual deficits rise and interest costs grow under current law and tariffs now.

McDonald’s topped forecasts in Q4 2025 as U.S. comparable sales rose 6.8% and global comps gained 5.7%, lifting revenue 10% to $7.01B, whilst EPS rose to $3.03.