Dollar Surges After Fed Holds Rates Steady, Signals Potential Tightening Ahead 
Gold Prices Rebound on U.S.-Iran Peace Deal Optimism Despite Fed Rate Hike Signals 
Gold Prices Slide as Hawkish Fed and Strong Dollar Weigh on Bullion 
Asian Currencies Stabilize as Dollar Holds Near Two-Month High After Fed Hawkish Signal 
Australia Eases Capital Gains Tax Reforms to Support Small Businesses and Startups 
Canada, British Columbia Launch $5 Billion Infrastructure Partnership to Boost Housing, Transit, and Healthcare 
German Auto Suppliers Turn Bearish as Investment and Jobs Shift Overseas 
German Industry Employment Falls to Lowest Level in a Decade 
Asian Stocks Advance as Nikkei Nears Record High Ahead of Fed Decision 
Trump and Iran Sign Framework Peace Deal in France Amid Ongoing Middle East Tensions 
Fed Chair Kevin Warsh Signals Policy Overhaul as Hawkish Rate Outlook Rattles Markets 
Asian Stocks Rally as Japan and South Korea Reach Record Highs on US-Iran Peace Deal 
Japan Inflation Stays Below BOJ Target Despite Rate Hike and Rising Energy Cost Risks 
Japan Signals Readiness to Intervene as USD/JPY Nears 161 Amid Yen Weakness 
Europe EV Demand Surges as Fuel Prices Rise Amid Iran Conflict 
US Stock Futures Jump on Reports of Preliminary US-Iran Peace Deal Despite Fed’s Hawkish Outlook 
Major U.S. stocks posted sharp moves following earnings reports, updated guidance, and strategic announcements, driving heightened activity across the broader stock market.
Dell Technologies (DELL) surged 11% after delivering strong fourth-quarter earnings that beat Wall Street expectations. The company reported revenue of $33.4 billion, significantly above the $31.41 billion consensus estimate. Even more notable, Dell issued robust long-term guidance, projecting fiscal year 2027 revenue between $138 billion and $142 billion, well ahead of analyst forecasts of $124.9 billion. The upbeat outlook fueled investor confidence and boosted Dell stock.
Block, Inc. (XYZ) rallied 23% after posting solid quarterly results and unveiling a major restructuring plan. The fintech company announced it will reduce its workforce by more than 40%, signaling a significant shift in its organizational strategy aimed at improving operational efficiency and profitability. Investors reacted positively to both the earnings beat and cost-cutting measures.
Duolingo (DUOL) dropped 22% after issuing forward guidance that fell short of market expectations, overshadowing its quarterly performance. Meanwhile, cybersecurity firm Zscaler (ZS) declined 7%. Although Zscaler reported earnings that topped estimates, its full-year revenue guidance came in merely in line with consensus forecasts, disappointing investors seeking stronger growth signals.
CoreWeave (CRWV) slid 5% after reporting earnings per share that missed expectations. However, the company disclosed a sizable revenue backlog of $66.8 billion as of December 31, 2025, highlighting continued demand in the AI infrastructure and data center space.
Autodesk (ADSK) gained 10% after easily surpassing fourth-quarter estimates and providing better-than-expected guidance. Rocket Companies (RKT) climbed 8% after beating both revenue and earnings forecasts, reporting $2.69 billion in quarterly revenue versus the $2.21 billion consensus.
Paramount Skydance Corporation (PSKY) edged up 1.5% after Warner Bros. Discovery’s board deemed its $31-per-share all-cash offer a “Company Superior Proposal” under an existing merger agreement with Netflix. MARA (MARA) jumped 14% following a strategic partnership with Starwood Capital Group focused on data center development.
