Polls have closed across much (not all) of Canada - results to flow in steadily now

Adobe shares drop 5% on AI disruption fears; software stocks lag broader market, valuation concerns mount.

Richmond Fed President Tom Barkin said no single Fed meeting is decisive, welcomed recent CPI data and flagged ongoing but uncertain tariff-related inflation pressures, reinforcing a flexible, data-driven policy approach.

Bitcoin has hit its highest against the USD in 2 months

TEAM drops 5.3% on competitive fears & high valuation; analysts warn on AI sales & commoditization.

Gold hits record $5k as dollar weakens on Fed worries; silver tops $89. Traders eye rate cut bets.

Fed's Barkin sees 'encouraging' 2.7% inflation, but warns of year-start spikes. Rate pause eyed.

Japan’s Reuters Tankan showed manufacturers’ sentiment fell to +7 in January from +10, a six-month low, as weak demand hit materials sectors. Non-manufacturers edged down to +32, with firms split on an April outlook.