Real Vision: Finance & Investing Geopolitics Stall the Rally, Europe Hits Inflation Target, and Crypto Volatility: PALvatar Market Recap, January 07 2026
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Jan 7, 2026 Geopolitical tensions have hampered the New Year market rally, with Trump's Venezuela oil deal stirring up the crude market. In Asia, exports to Japan face bans, causing market slips. Europe, however, celebrates as inflation hits the ECB's 2% target. Meanwhile, crypto experiences volatility, with equities-linked names seeing gains and significant developments in tokenization from UK banks. An upgrade in Ethereum enhances its scalability, improving security and data management. Catch all the latest market insights in this brief recap!
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Geopolitics Paused The New Year Rally
- Geopolitical developments stalled the New Year market rally, pressuring futures and crude prices.
- China export curbs and Greenland rhetoric added risk, pushing Asian markets lower and S&P futures down.
Venezuela Oil Deal Hits Brent
- Trump's reported deal for up to 50 million barrels from Venezuela pressured Brent crude as supplies shift away from China.
- Reuters said the move would divert supplies from China, prompting immediate market reaction.
Greenland Rhetoric Adds Market Risk
- Renewed comments about acquiring Greenland raised fears, with the White House not ruling out military options.
- That rhetoric weighed on U.S. futures and amplified geopolitical risk perceptions.