Economic Insights: Geopolitics, Fed Uncertainty, and Q4 Earnings
ByAinvest
Sunday, Jan 18, 2026 3:37 pm ET1min read
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This week, investors dealt with a mix of geopolitical developments and Federal Reserve uncertainty. A lower-than-expected US core inflation reading eased concerns about delayed rate cuts, while sentiment improved as fears over the Fed's actions subsided. The start of the fourth-quarter earnings season also kicked off, with major names like BP, Taiwan Semiconductor, and Toyota in focus.

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