Stock Futures Drift, Gold Tops $5,000 After Fresh Trump Tariff Threats
Barrons·2026-01-26 12:22

Group 1 - U.S. stock markets are expected to open lower due to President Trump's threat of additional tariffs on Canada, increasing the likelihood of a "sell America" trend this week [1] - Futures for the Dow Jones Industrial Average decreased by 17 points, which is less than 0.1%, while S&P 500 futures fell by 0.1% and Nasdaq 100 contracts dropped by 0.3% [1] Group 2 - Precious metals have experienced a significant rally amid rising geopolitical uncertainty, with gold futures increasing by 2.3% to reach $5,094 per ounce, marking the first time gold has surpassed the $5,000 level [2] - Silver futures surged by 7.2% to $109 per ounce, reflecting strong demand in the precious metals market [2]

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