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Saudi Stocks Advance as Earnings Season Nears and Capital Markets Open to All Foreign Investors

Saudi Arabia’s equity market posted strong gains on January 25, buoyed by investor optimism ahead of key fourth-quarter earnings figures and the February 1 launch of full foreign investor access to the Tadawul exchange. The broader Gulf market also showed resilience amid rising oil prices, although geopolitical risks continue to temper sentiment in the region.

U.S. Stock Markets Slip as Intel’s Weak Guidance Sparks Sector Sell-Off

U.S. equity benchmarks edged lower as the S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average declined amid renewed risk aversion following disappointing forward guidance from Intel. After reporting solid 2025 results, Intel’s cautious outlook for Q1 2026 triggered a broad tech sell-off and dragged on market sentiment, underscoring persistent macroeconomic and policy uncertainties facing U.S. markets.

U.S. Bank Stocks Slide Amid Credit Card Rate Cap Deadline and Regulatory Uncertainty

Major U.S. bank stocks declined on January 20, 2026 as investors grappled with the looming implementation of a proposed 10% cap on credit card interest rates, set by the U.S. administration. The move, aimed at easing consumer costs, has raised alarm among financial institutions over potential earnings pressures, credit access limitations and legislative hurdles that could reshape future banking regulation.

London and European Markets Slide as U.S. Tariff Threats Escalate

European equities fell sharply on Monday as renewed threats from the U.S. administration to impose tariffs on key European trading partners sparked a broad selloff across financial, industrial and luxury sectors. Investors also rotated into defensive assets such as precious metals amid heightened geopolitical and trade policy uncertainty.

MSV Protocol Launches Proof-of-Asset Integrity as RWA Tokenization Accelerates

MSV Protocol unveiled its Proof-of-Asset Integrity solution on Monday, seeking to enhance trust and transparency in the tokenization of real-world assets. The initiative arrives amid accelerating adoption of decentralized finance models and increased institutional interest in blockchain-based asset representation.

U.S. Markets End Week Mixed as Major Indexes Drift Lower Ahead of Holiday

U.S. equity markets closed modestly lower on Friday as traders wrapped up the first full week of 2026’s earnings season ahead of the Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday. Major indexes including the Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite all slipped slightly, with financials and tech shares diverging amid mixed earnings reports and rising Treasury yields.

Mitsubishi Corporation Expands U.S. Footprint With Haynesville Shale Gas Acquisition

Mitsubishi Corporation has agreed to acquire Aethon Energy Management’s Haynesville Shale gas assets in Texas and Louisiana in a deal valued at approximately $7.5 billion including debt, marking its largest foray into the U.S. shale gas sector. The move aims to bolster Mitsubishi’s integrated energy capabilities amid rising demand tied to AI data center buildouts and global LNG export opportunities, reinforcing strategic diversification in North American energy markets.

Wall Street Sees Record Crypto Fund Inflows in 2025 and Continued Growth in 2026

JPMorgan analysts report crypto fund inflows hit a record $130 billion in 2025 and expect further institutional demand in 2026, signaling growing integration of digital assets into mainstream finance.

Debate Over Crypto‑Friendly Banking and Token Rewards Intensifies

A policy battle intensifies between banks and crypto firms over digital token rewards that exceed traditional deposit rates, with implications for regulation and banking stability.