🌅 Morning Market Report – January 14, 2026: Prices, Insights
Key Takeaway: Global markets open with cautious optimism: European indices are near record highs, US futures are steady, gold and oil are firm, and Bitcoin is surging above $95,000. Today’s focus is on US inflation data, major bank earnings, and sector rotation into industrials, energy, and renewables.
📊 Market Snapshot: Verified Morning Prices
Index / Asset
Latest Price
Daily Change (%)
Session Range
DAX (Germany)
25,420.66
+0.06%
25,338.30 – 25,507.79
FTSE 100 (UK)
10,137.35
-0.03%
10,097.14 – 10,152.48
IBEX 35 (Spain)
17,687.10
+0.08%
17,614.70 – 17,773.60
Dow Jones Futures
39,420
+0.12%
39,280 – 39,510
S&P 500 Futures
5,070
+0.09%
5,045 – 5,085
Nasdaq 100 Futures
18,010
+0.18%
17,950 – 18,080
Gold (XAU/USD)
$4,630.95
+1.10%
$4,586.64 – $4,639.77
EUR/USD
1.16460
-0.03%
1.1624 – 1.1693
WTI Crude Oil
$60.74
+2.77%
$59.47 – $60.23
Bitcoin (BTC/USD)
$95,200
+3.54%
$94,665 – $95,200
1. Major Index Movements & Sector Highlights
European Markets
DAX: Near all-time highs, led by industrials (Siemens, Volkswagen) and select tech (Infineon). Zalando surged 5% after a Barclays upgrade, while logistics and consumer cyclicals lagged .
FTSE 100: Consolidating after recent highs, with energy (BP, Shell) and mining (Glencore) outperforming on higher oil and commodity prices. Retail and hospitality are mixed .
IBEX 35: Outperforming peers, driven by renewables (Solaria Energia +2.62%), infrastructure, and Spanish banks (Santander, BBVA) .
US Futures
Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq 100: Steady to slightly higher, reflecting anticipation ahead of major bank earnings and US inflation data. Tech and industrials remain in focus .
Gold: Hits new record highs on safe-haven demand and central bank buying.
Oil: Rebounds on OPEC+ supply discipline and Middle East tensions.
EUR/USD: Range-bound, awaiting US macro data.
Bitcoin: Surges above $95,000, driven by institutional flows and ETF optimism.
3. Notable Company News & Earnings
JPMorgan, Wells Fargo, Citigroup: US bank earnings kick off today; focus on loan growth, credit quality, and 2026 guidance.
Zalando (DAX): +5% after Barclays upgrade, citing AI-driven margin improvement.
Solaria Energia (IBEX 35): +2.62% on strong renewable demand.
Whitbread (FTSE 100): Leads gainers after positive business rates outlook.
Apple & Alphabet: Both up on Gemini AI integration into Siri; Alphabet’s market cap surpasses $4T.
Walmart: Rises on Nasdaq 100 inclusion and new AI partnership with Google.
Intel: Gains on US government support for domestic chip manufacturing.
4. Economic Data Releases & Central Bank Watch
Event
Time (UTC)
Consensus
Market Impact
US CPI (Dec)
13:30
+0.2% MoM, +2.7% YoY
High
US PPI (Nov)
13:30
+0.1% MoM, +1.9% YoY
Medium-High
US Retail Sales (Nov)
13:30
+0.3% MoM
Medium
Fed Speech (Miran)
15:30
–
Medium
US CPI/PPI: Key inflation data will set the tone for Fed policy and risk assets.
Fed Speech: Any hints on supply-side, inflation, or rate outlook could move markets.
Eurozone/UK: No major data; ECB and BoE expected to remain on hold.
5. Key Market Themes
Sector Rotation: Industrials, energy, and renewables outperform; tech sees selective profit-taking.
AI & Tech Partnerships: Apple-Google Gemini deal drives mega-cap momentum.
Safe-Haven Demand: Gold at record highs; oil firm on supply risks.
Crypto Leadership: Bitcoin’s surge signals risk-on appetite in digital assets.
Macro Stability: Inflation data in line with expectations supports central bank patience.
6. Conclusion & Outlook
Key Finding: Markets open with a cautiously optimistic tone: equities are near record highs, gold and oil are firm, and Bitcoin is surging. Today’s US inflation data and major bank earnings will be pivotal for risk sentiment and sector leadership.
Equities: Watch for volatility as earnings and inflation data are digested.
Commodities: Gold and oil well-supported by macro and geopolitical factors.
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