Shutdown Risk Rises Amid Second Killing in Minneapolis; NYC Winter Storm | Bloomberg Brief 1/26/2026
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The US dollar weakens as the yen strengthens, while precious metals miners gain due to rising gold prices. A US government shutdown risk increases amid tensions between Republicans and Democrats over funding for the Department of Homeland Security. The market is also impacted by a severe winter storm on the east coast.
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The dollar extends its selloff as the yen strengthens amid speculation of a coordinated US-Japan intervention. Precious metals miners gain as gold tops $5,000. A US government shutdown risk rises as Republican lawmakers dismiss Democrats' demands to split off funding for the Department of Homeland Security following a second killing of a US citizen during an immigration crackdown in Minneapolis. Travel disruptions linger and power grids brace for unprecedented seasonal demand after the heaviest winter storm in the east coast in years. Sonja Marten of DZ Bank discusses the debasement trade. (Source: Bloomberg)
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Original article published by Bloomberg on January 26, 2026. Analysis and insights provided by AnalystMarkets AI.