Financial Summary: Thursday, January 15, 2026

Over 800,000 federal student loan borrowers are experiencing delays in debt forgiveness and affordable repayment plans.

An increasing number of students are opting for community colleges and certificate programs instead of traditional four-year degrees.

Experts suggest six strategies for individuals with low credit scores to improve their chances of securing loans and credit cards.

The popularity of prediction markets is rising among college students and teens, with platforms like Kalshi and Polymarket gaining traction.

Oil prices fell over 4% as President Trump indicated a shift away from military action in Iran, reducing geopolitical tensions.

London Mayor Sadiq Khan warned that advancements in AI could lead to significant job losses in white-collar sectors.

The U.S. has frozen new immigrant visas for citizens of 75 countries to address concerns over welfare dependency.

Iran has temporarily closed most of its airspace, causing significant flight reroutes amid rising tensions with the U.S.

NATO nations have deployed to Greenland following tense discussions involving the U.S., Denmark, and Greenland officials.

Taiwan announced a $250 billion investment in U.S. chipmaking as part of a new trade agreement to establish chip factories in the United States.

Musk's xAI has limited its Grok AI to avoid generating sexualized images amid backlash and regulatory concerns.

Amazon Web Services has introduced its European Sovereign Cloud to enhance data sovereignty for European businesses.

Cube's CEO advocates for simplifying cryptocurrency trading to make it as accessible as Robinhood.

Apple has revamped Siri to strengthen its Services segment as part of a broader strategy.

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company reports a record quarter, positively influencing tech stocks.

AI startup Replit has launched a feature enabling users to create and publish mobile apps using natural language prompts.

Blackstone's real-estate fund, Breit, reports its best performance in three years, driven by data center investments.

Nvidia receives approval to sell its H200 chips to China with a 25% surcharge, marking a significant trade development.

Infosys surpasses revenue expectations in Q3, driven by large deal wins despite margin pressures.

Toyota Motor increases its buyout offer for Toyota Industries to over $35 billion, boosting investor confidence.

Trip.com shares fall over 20% following the announcement of an antitrust investigation by Chinese authorities.

TSMC reports a 35% profit increase in Q4, driven by strong demand for AI chips, exceeding market expectations.

Reliance Industries is expected to report steady Q3 growth driven by strong oil-to-chemicals margins and Jio performance.

Tech Mahindra is projected to achieve 7% revenue growth in Q3, with profits expected to rise by 40% YoY.

Dixon Technologies' stock drops due to rising memory chip prices and regulatory changes affecting component manufacturing.

ASML's market capitalization surpassed $500 billion, making it Europe's most valuable company, following strong results from TSMC.

Ford and GM are exploring new business strategies for battery factories as electric vehicle sales fall short of expectations.

Amazon is set to acquire copper produced in Arizona, marking the first new copper output in over a decade, to support data-center construction.

International investors are closely monitoring a Supreme Court ruling on Tiger Global's tax case, which may significantly impact foreign investment regulations in India.

Gold prices fell as investors took profits after reaching record highs, affecting market sentiment.

The stock market gained momentum with the Dow rising on positive jobless claims and Nvidia's stock surge.

Angel One reported a 4% YoY decline in Q3 profit and announced a 1:10 stock split along with a Rs 23 dividend.

The Nasdaq led the market higher, driven by TSMC's strong outlook boosting AI investment hopes.

U.S. long-term mortgage rates dropped to their lowest in over three years at 6.06%.

Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley reported double-digit profit jumps, benefiting from a surging stock market.

U.S. natural gas futures had a mixed session, with front-month contracts rising slightly despite a bearish inventory report.

U.S. Treasury yields increased following a report indicating an improving labor market with positive jobless claims.

Major U.S. banks reported record revenues, driven by strong performance in trading, banking, and lending activities.