Global Market Brief – January 29, 2026 **US & Global Equities** Markets are digesting a mixed session following the **Federal Reserve’s** decision to hold interest rates steady at the **3.5%–3.75%** range. While the **S&P 500** briefly crossed the historic **7,000** milestone earlier in the week, futures have slipped as investors weigh diverging tech earnings. * **Meta Platforms** surged nearly **8%** in after-hours trading on a strong sales outlook. * **Microsoft** slid **7%** due to slowing cloud growth concerns. * **Tesla** gained **2%** on better-than-expected Q4 results. Geopolitical headlines have cooled slightly after tensions regarding Greenland eased, shifting focus back to corporate profits. **Indian Markets** Domestic indices showed resilience, with the **Sensex** advancing to close around **82,344** and the **Nifty** holding above **25,150**. However, the **Indian Rupee** remains under pressure, hitting a new low of **91.99** against the US Dollar due to month-end demand and global currency volatility. **Commodities & Currencies** * **Gold** continues its record-breaking run, trading near **$5,540 per ounce**, driven by a weaker dollar and safe-haven demand. * **Oil** prices have stabilized, with **Brent Crude** hovering around **$69 per barrel** amid winter storm disruptions in the US. * The **US Dollar** is steadying after hitting a four-year low, following President Trump’s comments on currency softness earlier this week. **Crypto Update** **Bitcoin** remains volatile but robust, trading in the **$83,000–$87,000** range as digital assets continue to see fluctuating institutional interest amidst the broader macro landscape.