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Day: January 19, 2026

Dollar Decline as Investors Turn to Safe-Haven Currencies

New york: The US dollar edged lower today as investors shifted toward safe-haven currencies, including the Japanese yen and the Swiss franc, amid concerns over renewed US threats to impose tariffs on Europe over Greenland. The dollar index, which trac…

Nikkei Drops on Yen Gains

Tokyo: Japan’s Nikkei index today declined for the third consecutive day, as geopolitical tensions over Greenland prompted traders to turn to the yen as a safe haven, and the market was affected by economic data that came in below forecasts. The Nikke…

Oil Prices Edge Higher

Muscat: Oil prices edged higher today following gains in the previous session. Brent crude was trading at $64.19 a barrel, up 6 cents or 0.09%. US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) for February rose 9 cents, or 0.15%, to $59.53 a barrel. The February cont…

Gold, Silver Surge to Record Highs Amid Tariff Threats

New york: Gold and silver prices surged to record highs today, as investors turned to safe-haven assets on intensifying tensions, after US President Donald Trump threatened to impose additional tariffs on European countries over the control of Greenla…