Real Vision: Finance & Investing Global Markets Mixed, Metals at Record Highs, and Bitcoin Reclaims $96K: PALvatar Market Recap, January 14 2026
Jan 14, 2026
Global markets are mixed, influenced by soft U.S. inflation data and geopolitical tensions with Iran. Precious metals, including gold and silver, are hitting record highs, while Japan's stock market is seeing a surge. Meanwhile, China boasts a record trade surplus, and Bitcoin skyrockets to over $96,000, fueled by strong ETF inflows. Soft bank earnings are affecting market sentiment, but improved crypto dynamics signal a shifting landscape. Stay tuned for insights on these remarkable market movements!
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Markets Weigh Conflicting Forces
- Global markets traded mixed as investors balanced soft US inflation with geopolitical risks and bank earnings.
- This tug-of-war pushed equities modestly higher in Europe but left US pre-market sentiment softer.
Bank Earnings Keep Markets Uneasy
- US bank earnings came in mixed, with JPMorgan's disappointing results dragging the sector lower.
- Citi, Bank of America and Wells Fargo reported mixed numbers, keeping investor focus on banking health.
Metals Rally To Records
- Precious metals hit record highs amid market uncertainty and geopolitical risk.
- Silver surged over 25% YTD and topped $90 for the first time, signaling strong safe-haven demand.