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Core Insights - Citigroup's profit decreased by 13% in the fourth quarter due to a $1.2 billion loss related to the sale of its Russia business, which countered the increase in revenue from dealmaking and services provided to corporate clients [1] Financial Performance - The profit decline of 13% indicates a significant impact from the loss associated with the Russia business sale [1] - Despite the profit drop, there was an increase in revenue from corporate dealmaking and services, suggesting a mixed performance in the financial services sector [1]

Core Viewpoint - Citigroup is undergoing a restructuring under CEO Jane Fraser, focusing on divesting parts of its international operations while benefiting from U.S. banking deregulation [1][2]. Group 1: Earnings Expectations - Citigroup is set to report its fourth-quarter earnings, with Wall Street anticipating earnings of $1.67 per share and revenue of $20.72 billion [3]. - The net interest income is expected to be $14.85 billion, with trading revenue comprising $3.31 billion from fixed income and $1.19 billion from equities [3]. Group 2: Analyst Insights - Wells Fargo analyst Mike Mayo has identified Citigroup as his top pick among bank stocks, indicating strong confidence in the company's performance [2]. - Analysts are particularly interested in whether CEO Fraser believes the momentum from the previous year will continue into 2026 [2]. Group 3: Market Context - The earnings report from Citigroup follows positive results from JPMorgan Chase, which exceeded expectations due to better-than-expected trading revenue [2]. - Other major banks, including Bank of America and Wells Fargo, are also scheduled to release their Q4 results, with Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley following shortly after [2].

Core Viewpoint - Precipitate Gold Corp. has successfully completed an induced polarization (IP) geophysical survey at the Jengibre South zone of its Juan de Herrera Project in the Dominican Republic, which is expected to enhance target delineation for future drilling [1][3]. Group 1: Survey Completion and Results - The IP geophysical survey covered four priority exploration targets: Ginger Ridge East, Southeast, Centro, and Jengibre South, totaling 27 line kilometers, with 4.7 kilometers completed at Jengibre South [2][3]. - The survey has identified a northwest-southeast trending exploration corridor with numerous chargeability high anomalies measuring at least 1.5 kilometers long, extending into the Peak zone [4]. - Chargeability anomalies in the Jengibre South area average about 5 mv/v, with some exceeding 10 mv/v, indicating potential mineralization [4]. Group 2: Future Exploration Plans - Additional surface sampling and field reviews will be conducted to prioritize the newly identified anomalies, which are mostly blind with little surface indication [3][4]. - The company plans to follow up on gold and copper surface geochemical anomalies across multiple zones, including CN, Ginger Ridge, Southeast, Centro, Jengibre South, and Peak-Melchor [9]. - Ground-truthing efforts are ongoing in the Southeast and Centro zones, with plans to evaluate the Ginger Ridge East, Jengibre South, and Peak zones shortly [8]. Group 3: Project Background - The Juan de Herrera Project spans approximately 12,706 hectares and is located adjacent to GoldQuest Mining's Romero gold-copper project, hosting intermediate sulphidation epithermal and VMS style exploration targets [13]. - The project has seen the discovery of approximately 5.0 million gold equivalent ounces in the Tireo Formation belt over the last decade, with significant areas remaining underexplored [13].

Banking giants Bank of America (BAC) and Wells Fargo (WFC) both reported Wednesday morning that their fourth quarter and full-year profits rose from a year ago. For the quarter, Bank of America's net income came in at $7.6 billion, a 12% rise from a year ago and ahead of forecasts for $7.4 billion. Wells Fargo's net income rose 6% to $5.4 billion, in-line with forecasts. Both banking giants reported their highest full-year net income in four years. Bank of America's earnings per share came in at $0.98, ...

Market Overview - US stock index futures are all down, with Dow futures down 0.32%, S&P 500 futures down 0.42%, and Nasdaq futures down 0.63% [1] - The German DAX index is down 0.41%, while the UK FTSE 100 is up 0.26%, and the French CAC40 is up 0.03% [2][3] - WTI crude oil has increased by 1.19%, priced at $61.88 per barrel, and Brent crude oil has also risen by 1.19%, priced at $66.25 per barrel [3][4] Economic Insights - Expectations for Federal Reserve interest rate cuts have shifted, with traders increasingly betting that the Fed will maintain rates throughout the year, influenced by recent labor market data and CPI indicating stable inflation [4] - A prominent investor predicts a potential 20% decline in the Dow Jones index by the end of the year, citing pressures on ordinary consumers due to high living costs [5] Debt Market Concerns - Morgan Stanley reports that the size of basis trading in US Treasuries has ballooned to approximately $1.5 trillion, necessitating close monitoring to avoid a repeat of market volatility seen in 2020 [6] Commodity Market Developments - Silver prices have surged nearly 4%, reaching $90.36 per ounce, with a peak at $91.56, driven by rising safe-haven demand amid geopolitical tensions [7] - LME tin prices have reached a historical high of $51,675 per ton, reflecting a significant increase driven by Chinese investor interest in commodities [7] Company Earnings Reports - Bank of America reported Q4 net revenue of $28.37 billion, exceeding market expectations of $27.76 billion, and net interest income of $15.75 billion, also above expectations [8] - Wells Fargo's Q4 revenue was $21.29 billion, falling short of the expected $21.64 billion, with net interest income of $12.33 billion, below the anticipated $12.43 billion [9] - Tesla is shifting its Full Self-Driving (FSD) sales model to a subscription service, effective February 14, significantly lowering the entry cost for consumers [9] - Netflix is exploring an all-cash acquisition of Warner Bros. to expedite the deal process amid competitive pressures [10] - Citigroup is set to lay off approximately 1,000 employees as part of a broader plan to reduce its workforce by 20,000 by the end of the year [10] Pharmaceutical Innovations - Amgen's experimental weight loss drug MariTide shows promise with a monthly injection regimen that helps patients maintain weight loss over two years, contrasting with the more frequent injections of existing weight loss medications [11]

Group 1: Precious Metals Market Overview - Spot silver reached a historic high of $90.63 per ounce, marking a 4.26% increase on January 14, with a year-to-date rise of 25% [1] - Spot gold also increased, currently priced at $4637 per ounce, with ANZ Bank predicting gold prices will exceed $5000 per ounce in the second half of 2026 [3] Group 2: Price Forecasts and Influencing Factors - Citigroup raised its short-term precious metals price targets, increasing the silver price forecast from $62 to $100 per ounce, a rise of over 60%, citing geopolitical risks, physical shortages, and uncertainty regarding the Federal Reserve's independence as key drivers [4] - Following the release of the December CPI data, traders increased bets on an earlier rate cut by the Federal Reserve, raising the probability of a rate cut in April from 38% to 42%, which contributed to the surge in silver prices [7] Group 3: Industrial Metals Performance - Industrial metals, including copper and tin, have also seen significant gains, with LME copper reaching an all-time high and tin prices rising nearly 6% to $52,495, surpassing previous highs from 2022 [4] - Tin prices have surged nearly 40% last year and over 25% in 2026, driven by strong investments in artificial intelligence and data centers, indicating a bullish sentiment in the commodity market [8]

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Group 1 - Major stock index futures are experiencing declines, with Dow futures down 0.16%, S&P 500 futures down 0.18%, and Nasdaq futures down 0.22% [1] - Ctrip's stock dropped over 10% following an announcement that the State Administration for Market Regulation is investigating the company for alleged monopolistic practices under the Anti-Monopoly Law of the People's Republic of China [1] - Tesla will stop selling the one-time purchase version of its Full Self-Driving (FSD) capability starting February 14, transitioning to a subscription-only model for this feature [1] - Citigroup analysts have raised their gold price target to $5,000 per ounce over the next three months, although a pullback is expected after reaching this high [1] - Silver prices have surpassed $90 per ounce, marking a historic high and pushing its total market value above $5 trillion, making it the second-largest asset globally, surpassing Nvidia [1] Group 2 - Google announced the launch of the open-source medical AI model MedGemma 1.5, aimed at enhancing medical imaging support [2] - The U.S. government has approved Nvidia to export its H200 AI chips to China, which is expected to restart shipments to Chinese customers [2] - Intel's stock rose over 4% after former President Trump revealed in an interview that Apple has invested in Intel, although this has not been confirmed by either company [2] - Rivian's stock fell over 3% after the company announced a recall of 19,641 units of its R1T pickup and R1S SUV due to potential safety risks related to incorrect maintenance procedures [2]

Economic Data - The U.S. consumer prices rose +0.3% month-over-month in December, with annual inflation at +2.7%, consistent with expectations [1] - Core CPI, excluding food and fuel, increased by +0.2% month-over-month and +2.6% year-over-year, which was below expectations of +0.3% and +2.7% respectively [1] - U.S. new home sales fell -0.1% month-over-month to 737K in October, surpassing expectations of 716K [1] Market Performance - Wall Street's major indexes closed lower, with software stocks declining after Anthropic's new tool announcement, leading to Salesforce dropping over -7% and Adobe falling more than -5% [2] - Credit card companies also saw declines, with Visa down over -4% and Mastercard dropping more than -3% following President Trump's proposal for a cap on credit card interest rates [2] - Moderna's shares surged over +17% after the CEO announced plans for a combined flu and COVID-19 vaccine launch within two years [2] Corporate Earnings - The fourth-quarter corporate earnings season is underway, with major U.S. banks like Bank of America, Wells Fargo, and Citigroup set to report [7] - S&P 500 companies are expected to see an average quarterly earnings increase of +8.4% for Q4 compared to the previous year [7] Federal Reserve Insights - The Federal Reserve is expected to maintain current interest rates, with a 97.2% probability of no change and a 2.8% chance of a 25 basis point cut at the January meeting [6] - Fed officials expressed that inflation risks are easing, with expectations for prices to align with the central bank's target later this year [5] International Market Developments - The Euro Stoxx 50 Index decreased by -0.10% amid cautious sentiment ahead of U.S. economic data and bank earnings [13] - Japan's Nikkei 225 Index reached a new record high, driven by potential political changes and strong performances in healthcare, energy, and banking sectors [17][18] - China's trade surplus hit a record $1.19 trillion in 2025, with exports rising +5.5% year-over-year, indicating robust manufacturing strength [15]