Real Vision: Finance & Investing Mixed Global Equities, Dollar Strength, and Crypto Regulation Uncertainty: PALvatar Market Recap, January 16 2026
Jan 16, 2026
Dive into the latest market insights with updates on mixed global equities, where the U.S. remains steady while Europe softens. Discover the significance of the U.S.–Taiwan chip deal and its impact on TSMC's stellar results. The dollar strengthens as jobless claims drop, influencing Fed cut expectations. Meanwhile, crypto markets face volatility amid regulatory uncertainty, with stalled Senate discussions and new futures launches on the horizon. Explore the evolving landscape of commodities and the exciting world of NFTs and crypto wallets.
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Divergent Global Equity Moves
- Global equities show a mixed picture with US steady, Europe softer and Asia divergent after chip wins for Taiwan and Korea.
- Strong TSMC results and a US–Taiwan chip deal drove record highs in Taiwan and South Korea markets.
Chip Deal Spurs Asian Rally
- A US–Taiwan trade deal lowers tariffs for Taiwan in exchange for a $250bn US chip-industry investment.
- That deal plus TSMC earnings propelled Asian markets while Chinese stocks fell on regulator warnings.
China Markets Curb Speculation
- Chinese markets slipped after the securities regulator warned of cracking down on excessive speculation.
- Onshore turnover hit nearly 4 trillion yuan, the highest on record, signaling overheated activity.