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Tech Jitters and Fed Uncertainty Weigh on Markets

U.S. stocks slipped as a pivotal week began, with investors bracing for a wave of Big Tech earnings and the Federal Reserve’s upcoming policy decision. The Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq all edged lower, reflecting a cautious mood across markets. The pullback follows a choppy stretch for equities, as major indexes have struggled to regain momentum amid shifting expectations for interest‑rate cuts and ongoing geopolitical concerns. Tech stocks, in particular, have been under pressure after consecutive weekly declines, raising the stakes for earnings reports from industry giants. Apple, Microsoft, Meta, and Tesla are all set to report in the coming days, and their results could determine whether the sector reclaims leadership or continues to drag on broader market performance. With the Fed meeting approaching, traders are looking for clarity on the central bank’s rate‑cut timeline. Until then, many appear content to stay on the sidelines as uncertainty hangs over the week ahead.

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Your daily horoscope: January 26, 2026

 

IF TODAY IS YOUR BIRTHDAY

Neptune’s influence on your birthday means the words you choose will be even more important than usual this year. Strive to be precise both in your thinking and in the way you communicate. Don’t leave even the smallest of spaces for doubt.

ARIES (March 21 - April 20):

Banish all negative thoughts from your mind as the new week begins. Neptune, planet of deception, enters your sign today, which means you cannot afford to let your imagination run away with you. Be creative, but keep your feet on the ground.

TAURUS (April 21 - May 21):

News that arrives out of the blue will surprise you today but looking back you will realize you should have seen it coming. A relationship has been under a lot of strain lately and something had to give. Accept that fact and move on swiftly.

GEMINI (May 22 - June 21):

You can, if you wish, sit back and let good things come your way but if you make an effort to go after them first you will gain so much more. The universe always responds to what you give out, so give your best every minute of every day.

CANCER (June 22 - July 23):

A task of some kind may look daunting but you have what it takes to make it easy, so roll up your sleeves and get stuck in. There may be one or two setbacks along the way but they will make you even more determined to succeed.

LEO (July 24 - Aug. 23):

What occurs during the early part of the week will answer your questions about a relationship matter and bring a huge smile to your face when you realize that everything is okay. Believe it or not your life is in a very good place.

VIRGO (Aug. 24 - Sept. 23):

You may have to be a bit pushy to get what you want today but that’s fine. Sometimes it’s not enough just to explain to other people why they should do something for you, sometimes you need to give them a nudge in the right direction.

LIBRA (Sept. 24 - Oct. 23):

The message of the stars as the new week begins is that you must set yourself reasonable targets on the work front and leave yourself plenty of time for fun and games. Your schedule should work for you, not the other way around.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22):

If you don’t feel like pursuing a course of action you know will be tedious then don’t force yourself. Friends and colleagues may say they need your assistance but what they really mean is they want you to shoulder most of the workload. Don’t do it.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23 - Dec. 21):

You will have plenty to say for yourself today and no one will be left in any doubt as to what you mean. You are in one of those moods when you cannot be bothered to pussyfoot around the truth so as not to hurt other people’s feelings.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 - Jan. 20):

If you want to win someone round to your way of thinking the best way is to bombard them with facts and figures that cannot be denied. You don’t have to bend the truth even a little bit because the truth is 100 per cent on your side.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 21 - Feb. 19):

With five planets moving through your birth sign this week you will find yourself at the eye of the storm, and it won’t bother you one little bit. You are so in control of your life that nothing and no one can possibly faze you.

PISCES (Feb. 20 - Mar. 20):

As Pisces is one of the more emotional signs of the zodiac you can get a bit carried away at times and that is something you need to watch out for over the next few days. Whatever the drama may be it does not have to become a crisis.


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