Global equities opened the new year on a positive note while gold regained upward momentum. Although U.S. markets finished a shortened New Year’s Eve session in the red, trading after the holiday saw sentiment flip back to the upside and major markets recorded gains.

Traders returning from celebrations lifted risk assets broadly, with gold also climbing again as investors adjusted positions after year-end trading. Market breadth and specific index moves were not detailed in the report.

The early January rebound underscores a calm risk-on tone at the start of 2026 as participants resume full trading schedules. #markets #stocks #gold #USmarkets #FiatNews