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The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) churned in the midrange as investors await the latest interest rate decision from the Federal Reserve (Fed). Some pockets of market momentum struck in the chip sector, driving the Standard & Poor’s 500 index to fresh all-time highs, before retreating ahead of the Fed’s first rate call of 2026.The Fed is functionally locked into a no-change rate set on Wednesday. Nobody at the Fed or in the markets expects interest rates to move from their 3.5-3.75% range for January. Instead, investors are looking ahead to see whether any Fed officials will signal a faster…

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27 January 2026 Dear Customers, The precious metals markets are moving at an extraordinary pace. Gold and silver have reached new all-time highs, and demand has surged to levels unprecedented in BullionStar’s history. We want to be transparent about what this means for service expectations, while reassuring you that we continue to have physical precious metals available. Current service timeframes Online customer buy orders – Dispatched for shipping or transferred to vault storage within 5 business days from payment received (or from the stated pre-order availability date, if later), subject to standard verification procedures. Shop transactions – Please expect long…

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Australia will release the Consumer Price Index (CPI) report on Wednesday, and it is expected to show inflation rose 3.6% year over year in December, slightly above the previous reading of 3.4%. The monthly CPI is foreseen at 0.7% after posting 0% in November.The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) will also release the Trimmed Mean CPI, the Reserve Bank of Australia’s (RBA) favorite inflation gauge. The annual figure is expected to print at 3.2%, matching the previous reading, while on a monthly basis, the Trimmed Mean CPI is forecast at 0.2%, down from the 0.3% posted in the previous month.…

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If you work in the jewelry industry, you’ve likely heard of Ramat Gan’s Diamond Exchange District. Located just outside Tel Aviv, this bustling district is home to one of the largest and most secure diamond trading centers in the world, the Israel Diamond Exchange (IDE). As part of our series exploring jewelry districts across the United States and around the globe, we’re taking a closer look at this fascinating hub of diamond and jewelry commerce and how it connects to your work as a jeweler. What is the Diamond Exchange District? The Diamond Exchange District, often referred to simply as…

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  How Traders Make Small Wins but Big Losses Equity Investment Forex and other leveraged markets offer enormous profit potential thanks to deep liquidity, round-the-clock trading, high leverage, and easy access for retail traders. With the rise of cryptocurrencies, now trading 24/7, the temptation has grown even stronger for aggressive traders looking for fast returns. But despite all this opportunity, many traders unintentionally sabotage themselves. Whether due to overconfidence, lack of preparation, or pure emotion, certain habits consistently lead traders straight into unnecessary losses. Below are the most common, and often most painful, mistakes that retail traders make, and how…

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HSBC reports that the Australian Dollar (AUD) is being supported by domestic factors, including expectations of rate hikes from the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) in 2026. The RBA is anticipated to begin tightening on February 3, with markets pricing in a significant chance of this move. The report also notes that New Zealand’s economic recovery may present upside risks for the New Zealand Dollar (NZD) in the coming months.Rate hikes bolster AUD outlook”On the domestic front, several factors are supporting the AUD. Our economists expect both the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) and the Reserve Bank of New Zealand…

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