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Your daily horoscope: January 15, 2026

  IF TODAY IS YOUR BIRTHDAY As Venus moves into the money area of your chart on your birthday you won’t lack for opportunities to make a dollar or two. It’s not wrong to be rich, so don’t let your Capricorn sense of fairness hold you back. Money is just a means to an end. ARIES (March 21 - April 20): Make the most of the sun’s final hurrah in the area of your chart that governs your professional reputation to give your career goals a push. If you can impress employers and important people now they will help you massively later on. TAURUS (April 21 - May 21): Put yourself about a bit this weekend and don’t be afraid to set yourself targets that are way beyond anything you have attempted before. Your creative potential is unlimited but to make the most of it your ambition must be unlimited as well. GEMINI (May 22 - June 21): There are some very big changes on the cosmic horizon, the sort of changes you will enjoy to the max. Before then, however, you need to deal with a long-running ...

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S&P 500 Surpasses 6,000 Mark Amid Trump and Fed-Driven Surge

 

In a historic milestone, the S&P 500 index has broken through the 6,000-point barrier for the first time. This remarkable achievement comes on the heels of Donald Trump’s re-election and a series of favorable economic policies anticipated from a Republican-controlled Congress. The Federal Reserve’s recent decision to cut interest rates by 25 basis points has further fueled investor optimism, propelling the market to new heights.

The rally, which has seen the S&P 500 post its best week in nearly a year, is driven by expectations of business-friendly policies, including tax cuts and deregulation, which are expected to boost corporate profits. Investors are also buoyed by the Fed’s commitment to maintaining a supportive monetary policy environment.

Market analysts suggest that the 6,000 mark is a psychologically significant milestone that could attract more investment into equities, as there remains substantial capital on the sidelines in money market funds and bonds. The combination of strong earnings, economic growth, and the so-called “Fed put” is expected to continue driving the market higher in the medium term.

However, there are concerns about potential inflationary pressures from Trump’s expansive fiscal policies and proposed tariff hikes, which could complicate the Federal Reserve’s path forward. Despite these uncertainties, the immediate market reaction has been overwhelmingly positive, with all major indexes closing at record highs.

As investors celebrate this landmark achievement, the focus will now shift to how the new administration’s policies will unfold and their long-term impact on the economy and financial markets.


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