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By William Collins, consultant in stock markets – Eurasia Business News, January 28, 2026. Article no 2012
Wall Street, Manhattan, New York City- Photo credit : Swann Collins
U.S. markets closed mixed on Tuesday as investors remained focused on the upcoming FOMC decision and earnings from the “Magnificent Seven.”
Gold rose above $5,200 per ounce on Wednesday, hitting new record highs as a sharp decline in the dollar fueled investor demand for safe-haven metals. The precious metals are supported by safe-haven demand as the U.S. dollar wobbles on the foreign exchange market. April gold was last up $197.20 at $5,317.20. March silver prices were up $5.59 at $111.52.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJI) fell 0.8%, or 408.99 points, to close at 49,003.41. Eighteen components of the 30-stock index ended in negative territory, while 12 ended in positive territory.
The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite advanced 0.9% to close at 23,817.10.
The S&P 500 gained 0.4%, or 28.37 points, to end at 6,978.60.
European equities moved lower on January 28, with most major indices and the broad regional benchmark in the red as investors turned cautious ahead of the U.S. Federal Reserve decision and digested a busy earnings slate.
STOXX Europe 600: The pan‑European benchmark slipped around 0.6–0.7% by the close, giving back part of its recent rally.
Germany – DAX: The DAX fell roughly 0.2%, pausing after prior gains as investors weighed earnings and the global rate outlook.
France – CAC 40: The CAC 40 underperformed, dropping about 1%–1.1% amid weakness in luxury names.
UK – FTSE 100: London’s FTSE 100 edged lower, around 0.3–0.5%, with moves constrained by currency swings and stock‑specific news.
Overall risk appetite was capped as traders waited for the Fed’s policy announcement later in the day and watched the ongoing slide in the U.S. dollar and corresponding euro strength, which some strategists warned could pressure European exporters.
Chip‑related stocks were mixed: ASML was a notable outperformer, with shares jumping after it reported record orders and upbeat guidance tied to strong AI‑related demand.
Luxury stocks, including bellwethers linked to LVMH, weighed on the CAC and the regional indices after results and outlook dampened hopes for a rapid rebound in high‑end consumer demand.
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