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The 1-Minute Market Report, January 18, 2026
Markets hit new highs but rotated beneath the surface, with small caps and value outperforming large caps and growth. Persistent bullish sentiment is fueled by strong corporate earnings, structural shifts toward tech, and passive flows despite record valuations.
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Trump says he never offered Fed chair job to JPMorgan's Dimon
U.S. President Donald Trump on Saturday said he never offered to nominate JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon for the job of Federal Reserve chair, contradicting a report this week.
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The Market Rotation Trap; Cyclicals Can't Outrun Earnings Forever
Recent market rotation favors basic materials and industrials over tech and communications, with cyclical upswings and diversified growth drivers underpinning sector outperformance. XLB benefits from robust demand for energy storage and power constraints, but trades at 20x forward earnings, suggesting optimism is priced in and cyclical risks remain.
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‘I had hoped the virus would be contained in China': An inside look at the Fed's historic fight to save the U.S. economy
Senior Federal Reserve officials were in a good mood in January 2020 — but danger was brewing on the other side of the world.
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This group of tech stocks screams opportunity after a bewildering selloff
A meltdown in software stocks has left several high-growth names trading at bargain prices, according to some on Wall Street.
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Inflation slowed over the course of 2025, but Americans remain frustrated that they haven't seen more relief on prices, particularly at the grocery store
Gasoline prices are down, but rising grocery costs continue to weigh on consumers.
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U.K., Ireland, And Spanish Banking Equities Now Trading At Premium Amid Strong Sector Performance
Market valuations for banking equities in Spain, the UK, and Ireland rise above parity in 2025 after years of trading at a discount. Spanish banking entities' valuations dominate those of their UK and Ireland counterparts, with the median price-to-book value and price-to-tangible-book value sitting at 1.69 and 1.94, respectively.
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Lower Returns On Exits; Largest Pension Fund Allocations To Private Equity
Some private equity companies sold portfolio investments in 2025 that could have used more time to mature, but patience is in short supply for fund managers. Fund managers' apparent willingness to accept something less than top dollar for portfolio company investments is a sign they are bowing to fundraising imperatives.
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Weekly Commentary: 2025 Year In Review
At the end of a historic super cycle, it's either Bubble bursts or Bubble excess that goes to even crazier extremes. After beginning the year at 217,000, weekly initial unemployment claims hit 250,000 during June and spiked to 264,000 in September.
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Cathie Wood's 2026 Outlook: The U.S. Economy Is A Coiled Spring
Despite sustained real GDP growth during the past 3 years, the underlying US economy suffered a rolling recession and evolved into a coiled spring that could bounce back powerfully during the next few years. Capital spending, as measured by non-defense capital goods excluding aircraft, peaked in mid-2022, a level to which it has just returned both with and without technology.
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Markets Weekly Outlook: Markets Enter Tension Mode
The week opened on a nasty surprise: the Department of Justice started an investigation against the Federal Reserve Chair, Jerome Powell. Oil added a substantial premium, reflecting a larger risk premium, rising 10% from the past week to $62.
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Jason Schenker On The Biggest Risks Facing Investors In 2026
The year 2026 is shaping up to be one defined by economic uncertainty, geopolitical tensions, and rapid technological change. For investors, the challenge is understanding which risks truly matter – and where opportunity may emerge.
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Why Trump's attack on the Fed Chair is could be risky for the Fed and the economy
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell responded to a Department of Justice opening a criminal investigation into him. We speak to experts about the investigation and what it means for the Federal Reserve, markets, and the economy.
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Technology has dominated the market but is it time for other sectors to shine?
Regions chief investment officer Alan McKnight analyzes the 2026 market, tech's long run and what could come next for other sectors on ‘The Claman Countdown.' #fox #media #breakingnews #us #usa #new #news #breaking #foxbusiness #theclamancountdown #technology #tech #market #stocks #investing #wallstreet #economy #finance #business #sectors #growth #markets #investment #analysis
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WSJ commentator: Anybody who wants to be Fed chair would say this
Wall Street Journal chief economics commentator Greg Ip speaks about the search for Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell's successor on ‘The Claman Countdown.' #fox #media #breakingnews #us #usa #new #news #breaking #foxbusiness #claman #clamancountdown #politics #political #politicalnews #government #economy #federalreserve #fed #markets #interest #inflation #powell #jeromepowell #trump #donaldtrump
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There's no quick fix for chip shortage despite new plants, says Jim Cramer
'Mad Money' host Jim Cramer talks Micron breaking ground on a domestic chip plant.
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Wall Street banks face test with Trump's call for credit card rate cap
U.S. banks on Tuesday face a tricky political test in how to address a call from President Donald Trump to cap credit card interest rates - leaving the finance industry scrambling on how to proceed, according to several industry sources.
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Jim Cramer looks ahead to next week's market game plan
'Mad Money' host Jim Cramer looks ahead to market catalysts for next week.
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We are starting to see green shoots in the housing market, says Jim Cramer
'Mad Money' host Jim Cramer looks ahead to market catalysts for next week.
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This Week In Markets: Fed Pressure, Tariff Talk, And Geopolitical Risks
Political pressure on the Federal Reserve, tariff rhetoric, and shifting geopolitical signals created sector-level volatility without disrupting the broader equity uptrend. Early fourth quarter earnings results reinforced underlying corporate strength but revealed heightened valuation sensitivity and growing dispersion across sectors.
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