Stock Market News·2026-01-20 19:08Market Overview - U.S. stock markets continued to decline, with the Nasdaq Composite falling 2.00%, S&P 500 futures down 1.6%, and Dow Jones Industrial Average futures dropping 1.5% due to renewed trade war fears linked to President Trump's tariff threats against Europe [2][9] - Citigroup downgraded European equities to neutral, citing concerns over tariff uncertainty affecting earnings, while Asian stocks also declined, reflecting a global risk-off sentiment [3] Cryptocurrency Insights - Bitcoin experienced significant volatility, dropping over 8% to around $89,800, driven by geopolitical tensions and regulatory uncertainty [4][9] - Despite the price drop, institutional investors like MicroStrategy demonstrated strong long-term conviction, acquiring an additional 22,305 bitcoins for approximately $2.13 billion, raising total holdings to 709,715 BTC at an average price of $75,979 [5][9] Corporate Developments - Moody's upgraded Nvidia's senior unsecured rating to AA1, maintaining a positive outlook, reflecting confidence in the company's financial strength and future prospects [6][9] - UK-based brewer Fuller, Smith & Turner PLC completed its initial share buyback program, repurchasing one million shares for £6.25 million and extending the program for an additional one million shares [7][9] Federal Reserve Operations - The Federal Reserve's overnight reverse repo operation saw increased demand, with 16 counterparties taking $3.506 billion, up from $1.222 billion, indicating a key tool for managing liquidity in the financial system [10][9]