Stocks Slip From Record Highs as Bitcoin Flirts With Six Figures
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* US stocks closed lower on January 14, 2026, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq pulling back from record territory as investors digested bank earnings and geopolitical tensions.
* Treasury yields fell, with the 30‑year dropping to its lowest level of 2026 so far, signaling renewed demand for safe assets even as inflation sits near 2.7% year‑on‑year.
* Bitcoin hovered around $95,000–$97,000, extending its early‑2026 rally and keeping crypto‑related stocks in play as traders eye a potential move back toward the 2025 all‑time high.
* Investors are watching upcoming economic releases, Fed communication, and any progress on US crypto regulation as key catalysts for risk assets in the days ahead.
Equities: From sprint to jog
After sprinting to fresh highs last week, US stocks downshifted on Wednesday, January 14, 2026.
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