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New federal data showed U.S. payroll gains came in below forecasts in December, signaling a cooler labor market and influencing expectations for when interest-rate cuts could realistically begin in 2026.
↗Under Armour says it is investigating after reports that customer data—primarily email addresses and other profile information—was exposed, underscoring how consumer brands remain frequent targets for large-scale credential and data theft.
↗President Trump threatened 100% tariffs on Canadian imports if Prime Minister Mark Carney deepens economic ties with China, a move likely to heighten uncertainty over North American trade and investment.
↗Investors are watching the Federal Reserve’s first rate decision of 2026 and an earnings rush from major companies including Microsoft, Meta, Tesla and Apple. Economic updates on inflation and trade are also due as markets look for signals on the path ahead.
↗With widespread flight cancellations during a major winter storm, consumer protections on refunds have come into focus. Travelers are generally entitled to a refund when a flight is canceled and they choose not to travel, even if they bought a nonrefundable ticket, though rules differ for additional compensation like hotels and meals.
↗After a sharp single-day downturn on Jan. 20, 2026, U.S. investors continued to weigh the economic fallout from tariff threats against NATO-aligned European countries. The episode hit major indexes and big technology stocks, and it amplified worries about how geopolitical shocks can spill into prices, trade and corporate earnings.
↗Netflix has revised its proposed Warner Bros. Discovery offer into an all-cash bid, aiming to reduce uncertainty and accelerate the path to a vote. The move comes amid competitive pressure in a high-stakes media consolidation fight that could reshape streaming, studios, and global content distribution.
↗Capital One said it signed a definitive agreement to acquire Brex for $5.15 billion, a transaction expected to close in mid‑2026 subject to customary conditions.
↗U.S. stocks slid sharply after President Trump threatened tariffs on imports from several European countries amid tensions linked to Greenland. The move sparked renewed worries about trade disruptions, inflation pressures and global retaliation, even as investors looked ahead to economic data and earnings.
↗A severe winter storm strained power systems across large parts of the U.S., prompting emergency actions by grid operators and heightened warnings about prolonged blackouts as ice and heavy snow damaged infrastructure.
↗Markets opened the week focused on a fresh Trump tariff threat against Canada, the risk of a funding showdown in Washington, and a heavy slate of big-tech earnings as investors watch for signs the volatility will return.
↗From trade worries to defense spending, the Greenland dispute and broader U.S.–Europe tension are bleeding into business decisions, with companies and investors watching for policy swings and tariff risks.
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