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Your daily horoscope: January 4, 2026

  IF TODAY IS YOUR BIRTHDAY It’s good that you are ambitious and it’s good that you know what you want to achieve but you must be flexible as to how you get from where you are now to where you most want to be. There’s more than one route to success. ARIES (March 21 - April 20): If you turn on the charm over the next few days there is no limit to what you can accomplish. Cosmic activity in the career area of your chart will make it easy for you to win round those who previously doubted your every move. TAURUS (April 21 - May 21): Don’t try to control what is going on around you, just sit back and enjoy the ride. There are so many influences working in your favor now that you cannot possibly do anything wrong. Listen to your heart and do exactly as it tells you. GEMINI (May 22 - June 21): If other people want to make a fuss over trivial matters that’s up to them but you are under no obligation to follow their example. While they moan and groan about how hard life is you will be glidi...

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Stocks Rally on Softer Inflation and Strong Earning

                                     

U.S. stocks surged in premarket trading today following softer-than-expected inflation data and upbeat fourth-quarter earnings reports from major companies.

The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that core inflation, which excludes food and energy prices, rose by 3.2% in December, below forecasts for a 3.3% annual increase. This news has raised hopes for a potential second rate cut by the Federal Reserve this year.

Investors were also buoyed by strong earnings reports from leading financial institutions. JPMorgan Chase reported its highest annual profit on record, while BlackRock and Goldman Sachs posted impressive quarterly results.

The positive sentiment was reflected in the stock market, with U.S. stock index futures soaring by 1.5-1.7%. The dollar fell by 0.5% against a basket of major currencies, and U.S. Treasury yields dropped 8.6 basis points to 4.704%.

Market analysts believe that the combination of lower inflation and robust corporate earnings could provide a much-needed boost to investor confidence and market stability.



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