The prospect of immediate American action seemed to recede in recent days, with both sides insisting on giving diplomacy a chance. The US president's willingness to threaten tariffs over any issue had rattled confidence on trading floors, boosting safe-haven metals, analysts said. The meeting also comes as Trump considers candidates to replace Powell when the Fed chair's term comes to an end in May. The Bank of Japan left its key interest rate unchanged ahead of a snap election next week, which could impact government spending plans. Next week's US earnings calendar is packed with results from Apple, Microsoft, Boeing, Tesla, Meta and other corporate giants.

Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha January 24, 2026 02:47 UTC