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U.S. fiscal deficit for the year 2025 stood at $1.78 trillion, down from $1.83 trillion it had in 2024.

Data from popular prediction markets Kalshi and Polymarket show that the bets on the two platforms are now worth more than $4 million.

Nvidia, Apple, Microsoft, and select biotech names dominated early market buzz.

President Donald Trump said in a social media post that Venezuela’s deal with the U.S. will include agricultural products, medicines, medical devices, and equipment.

The U.S. financial markets reached new heights on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, as investors processed a "surprise" batch of labor market data that suggested a cooling, yet resilient economy. Despite private payroll figures coming in below analyst expectations, the broader market interpreted the news as a sign that the

Data from popular prediction markets Kalshi and Polymarket show that the bets on the two platforms are now worth nearly $3 million.

Small businesses registered a recovery during the month, with a net addition of 9,000 employees, after pulling back sharply by 120,000 roles in November.

The Dow futures rose over 0.9%, to reach a new all-time high of 49,704.00.

Siegel maintained that he remains constructive on the outlook for the equity markets and the U.S. economy in 2026.

Markets seem to be balancing CES-driven AI optimism with caution ahead of upcoming jobs data.

Energy stocks outperformed, with gains across oilfield services, refiners and major producers.

The hedge fund manager said that the “game just changed” in the medium to long term.

A surprise escalation involving Venezuela injected fresh geopolitical risk into global markets.

As the opening bell prepares to ring for the first full week of 2026, Wall Street finds itself in a state of high-octane anticipation, grappling with a paradox of prosperity. Following a two-year stretch that saw the S&P 500 (NYSE:SPY) and the Nasdaq Composite (NASDAQ:QQQ) deliver their

Major U.S. indexes held near flat levels as investors balanced strength in technology-linked sectors against ongoing pressure in consumer-facing stocks.