Markets edge higher on AI and bank earnings; gold and silver ease as the dollar strengthens.
Global stocks rose as strong AI-related earnings and solid U.S. data improved the market mood. Asian shares moved close to record highs after Taiwan's leading chipmaker reported a 20.5% revenue increase in Q4 FY25. The U.S. dollar held strong, pushing gold toward $4,605.54/oz and silver below $90.88/oz.
Today's Snapshot
- S&P 500: 6,944.47 (+0.26%, last close)
- Hang Seng: ~26,775.02 (-0.55%)
- TAIEX (Taiwan Weighted Index): ~31,408.70 (+2%)
- Spot Gold: ~$4,605.54/oz (-0.30%)
- Spot Silver: ~$90.88/oz (-1.66%)
Global Markets
Precious Metals
Gold: ~$4,605.54/oz (-0.30%)
Investors sold gold after strong U.S. data strengthened the dollar, lowering demand and pressuring prices downward.
Silver: ~$90.88/oz (−1.66%)
Silver declined 1.66% as investors took profits following recent gains, reducing demand and pulling prices lower.
FX
Dollar Index (DXY): ~97.99 (slightly stronger)
The dollar edged higher following robust U.S. economic data, as investors reduced expectations for early interest-rate cuts.
USD/INR (Indian Rupee): ~90.57 (−0.2%)
The rupee fell 0.2% as companies increased dollar purchases; U.S. dollar strength continued reducing rupee demand.
Stock Market — What Happened Today
U.S. Equities
S&P 500: 6,944.47 (+0.26%, last close)
U.S. stocks edged higher as technology and bank shares gained. NVIDIA (+2.1%) on strong demand for AI chips, while BlackRock (+5.9%) after reporting Q4 2025 profits of about $2.18 billion.
Taiwan Weighted Index (TAIEX)
TAIEX: ~31,408.70 (+2%)
The Taiwan index jumped (+2%) after TSMC (+3%) reported 20.5% revenue growth in Q4 2025, lifting chip and AI-related shares.
Volatility & Positioning
The VIX closed around ~15.8, indicating markets remained calm.
What Traders Are Watching
- AI & Tech Earnings: Strong results from chipmakers, led by TSMC, are supporting technology stocks and broader equity markets.
- U.S. Data & Dollar Strength: Solid U.S. economic data is keeping the dollar firm as investors expect interest rates to stay higher for longer.
- Precious Metals Pullback: After recent record highs, gold and silver are moving lower as investors take profits and the stronger dollar reduces demand.
“Markets do well when earnings grow steadily, and fear stays low.”
Yesterday's Market News – 15 January 2026
Markets were mixed as oil prices dropped and stocks turned cautious. Brent crude fell over 3% as Middle East fears eased, while gold and silver slipped after recent gains. U.S. stocks declined, led by tech and bank shares, while European markets rose, helped by strong semiconductor stocks.
Read full recap →Sources
- Reuters — Asia shares near record high on AI optimism, dollar up on receding Fed cut bets
- Reuters — Gold slips as upbeat U.S. data boosts dollar, dims rate-cut bets
- Reuters — Wall Street rebounds as TSMC ignites chip rally
- Times of India — Asian stocks mixed; Taiwan jumps, Hang Seng slips after TSMC results
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