The U.S. stock market anticipates a dynamic start to 2026, with crucial jobs data on January 9th poised to signal the Federal Reserve’s next move on interest rates. Investors are also keenly awaiting Supreme Court decisions on tariffs and a new Fed chair, alongside the upcoming corporate earnings season.
Dollar surges as US-Iran war pushes oil past $100 a barrel
The dollar surged to a three-month high against the euro as oil prices surpassed $100 a barrel, prompting investors to seek safety amid fears of