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Your daily horoscope: January 9, 2026

  IF TODAY IS YOUR BIRTHDAY There is so much you can achieve on your own this year but it is what you accomplish working in harmony with other people that will make a real difference. Start out as a team player and end up leading the pack. ARIES (March 21 - April 20): Your creative juices will be flowing today and it won’t be long before you are working on something that you truly enjoy. You do, however, need to be aware that your growing success won’t please your rivals, so watch your back. TAURUS (April 21 - May 21): By all means be sociable today but don’t lose sight of the fact that there are still serious issues to be dealt with. Also, when on the move you must be aware of what is taking place around you. Not everyone is as switched on as you. GEMINI (May 22 - June 21): If you want to give your earning power a boost then do something different. The more you challenge yourself the more you will discover new ways to make some much-needed cash. You could start by selling off poss...

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Stock Market Today: World Shares Mostly Advance After Wall St Comeback from Worst Loss Since 2022

Shares were mostly higher in Asia and Europe on Friday following a patchy comeback by Wall Street from its worst loss since 2022. Here are the key highlights:

  • Asia:
    • Tokyo: The Nikkei 225 index initially gained but later slipped 0.5% to 37,667.41. Tokyo’s core consumer price index rose 2.2% in July, adding to expectations that the Bank of Japan may raise its near-zero benchmark interest rate.
    • Hong Kong: The Hang Seng edged 0.2% higher.
    • Shanghai: The Composite index edged 0.1% lower.
    • Seoul: The Kospi surged 0.9%.
    • Taiwan: The Taiex sank 3.3% after reopening following a typhoon-related closure.
  • Europe:
    • Germany: The DAX edged 0.2% higher.
    • France: The CAC 40 rose 0.8%.
  • U.S. Futures and Oil Prices:
    • U.S. futures and oil prices also saw gains.

The split performance on Wall Street saw general stocks and other previously downtrodden areas rise, while Big Tech stocks gave back some of their recent gains. Overall, markets remain volatile, influenced by global economic conditions and investor sentiment.

Remember to stay informed and consider professional advice when making investment decisions. 


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