This report outlines the key financial developments for the week of January 12–18, 2026.¹ The market sentiment this week is driven by the start of the Q4 corporate earnings season, critical inflation data in the US and Europe, and ongoing geopolitical tensions following recent US trade policy updates.

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Weekly Market Overview

• Economic Focus: The US Consumer Price Index (CPI) on Tuesday is the week’s headline event, expected to signal whether the Fed will maintain its patient stance on interest rates.
• Stock Market Focus: Large US banks (JPM, BAC, C, etc.) begin reporting Q4 results.² Geopolitical volatility remains a “wildcard” following recent tariff discussions.
• Crypto Focus: A heavy week for token unlocks (over $300M total) and a critical US Senate hearing on crypto market structure.

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Daily Breakdown

Monday, January 12

• Economic: Markets in Japan are closed (Coming of Age Day).³ In India, December Inflation Rate data is released. US Federal Reserve officials Bostic, Barkin, and Williams are scheduled to speak, providing clues on the 2026 policy path.⁴
• Stock Market: Focus on Indian realty firm Signature Global following its Q3 operational updates.⁵ US Treasury auctions for 3-year and 10-year notes will test investor demand.⁶
• Crypto: Coinbase begins supporting the migration of Maker (MKR) to Sky (SKY), suspending MKR services.⁷ Qtum undergoes a hard fork.⁸

Tuesday, January 13

• Economic: US CPI (Dec) release—markets anticipate headline inflation to hold near 2.7%. The UK releases its latest Labor Market data (Unemployment and Earnings).
• Stock Market: Volatility is expected in the Pound and London Stock Exchange following the UK jobs report.⁹ US futures will likely react sharply to the CPI print.
• Crypto: Binance supports the Frax Share (FXS) mainnet switch.¹⁰ Release of US Real Income data, often a secondary driver for Bitcoin as a “debasement hedge.”

Wednesday, January 14

• Economic: US Retail Sales and Producer Price Index (PPI) data are due. China releases its December Trade Balance, with a record annual surplus expected.¹¹
• Stock Market: UK GDP data for November is released; a weak print could signal a Q4 contraction. Major earnings reports continue from the financial sector.
• Crypto: BSC Mainnet undergoes the “Fermi” hard fork upgrade.

Thursday, January 15

• Economic: The Federal Reserve releases the Beige Book. Germany releases its full-year 2025 GDP growth figures.¹² Interest rate decision from the Bank of Korea.
• Stock Market: US regional manufacturing indices (NY Empire State and Philly Fed) provide an early look at January industrial health.¹³
• Crypto: US Senate Banking Committee reviews the Cryptocurrency Market Structure Bill.¹⁴ Significant token unlocks for Starknet (STRK) and a halving event for Ravencoin (RVN).¹⁵

Friday, January 16

• Economic: Final German CPI and US Industrial Production figures are released.¹⁶ Preliminary Q4 GDP data for Malaysia.
• Stock Market: Earnings focus shifts to more diverse sectors as the first full week of the reporting season concludes.
• Crypto: Large token unlock for Arbitrum (ARB)—approximately $19.2M worth of tokens entering circulation.

Weekend (January 17–18)

• Economic: UK Rightmove House Price index (Sunday evening).
• Crypto: Massive supply shocks expected on Sunday, Jan 18, with a “giant” unlock for Ondo (ONDO) representing over 50% of its supply, and over $270M worth of TRUMP tokens scheduled for release.¹⁷

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Note: Due to the high volume of token unlocks this weekend, crypto traders should watch for significant price volatility in RWA (Real World Asset) and political-themed tokens.