On January 9, 2026, the S&P 500 climbed to fresh record highs despite mixed reports from the U.S. labor market. The index extended its early-year momentum, marking its fifth gain in six trading days as investors remained broadly optimistic heading into the new year. Mixed U.S. jobs data failed to derail the rally; specific labor-market indicators were uneven, but overall market sentiment supported continued equity buying. The advance underscores the prevailing risk-on tone that has dominated trading in the first week and a half of 2026. Traders and strategists will watch upcoming economic releases for confirmation of the jobs picture, but for now the S&P 500’s move to new highs highlights persistent investor confidence. #SP500 #USJobs #Markets #FiatNews

Although investor attention often centers on reported profits, what ultimately matters is how much cash companies actually generate. Accounting profits can diverge from cash earnings, so headline net income does not always reflect economic reality. Accounting results include non-cash items and timing effects from accruals and working capital; a firm may report profit while producing little operating cash—or the reverse. Cash generation determines a company's ability to service debt, pay dividends and fund investment. Analysts and investors should therefore supplement profit analysis with cash metrics such as operating cash flow and free cash flow to get a clearer picture of performance and financial resilience. #earnings #cashflow #investing #FiatNews

Mining sector merger talks resumed as Rio Tinto and Glencore confirmed discussions about a potential tie-up. Such a deal would create the world’s largest mining group with a market value exceeding $200 billion, reshaping the global commodity and mining landscape if completed. #RioTinto #Glencore #FiatNews

US macro signals showed mixed but supportive dynamics: unit labour productivity rose by nearly 5% in Q3, and the US trade deficit in October narrowed to its smallest level since 2009. Those developments have prompted upward revisions to GDP estimates and renewed debate about growth narratives. #US #GDP #FiatNews

Rolls-Royce shares have recorded a new intraday high on every trading day since the start of 2026, marking a sustained run of record levels for the aerospace and defence group. The streak, reported by CNBC on Jan. 9, 2026, highlights exceptionally strong investor interest in the stock. Analysts cited several drivers behind the rally: rising demand for defence technologies, robust performance in the company’s power systems division, and broader gains across the FTSE 100 index. These factors together have supported upward momentum in the share price through the first weeks of the year. The daily record highs reflect concentrated buying linked to business fundamentals and sector dynamics rather than a single event, CNBC noted. Market participants will be watching whether these trends persist as the year progresses. #RollsRoyce #FTSE100 #aerospace #defense #FiatNews

On Jan. 9, 2026, Minneapolis Fed President Neel Kashkari gave an extensive interview on CNBC outlining his view of recent developments in the U.S. economy and the Federal Reserve's approach to monetary policy. Kashkari described his assessment of economic conditions and discussed whether the U.S. can move toward stronger growth without lowering interest rates. The interview focused on the trade-offs facing policymakers as growth and inflation evolve and detailed his perspective on how the Fed should respond to those dynamics. The full conversation was aired on CNBC. #NeelKashkari #Fed #MonetaryPolicy #USeconomy #FiatNews

Decision day has arrived: On Jan. 9, 2026, the U.S. Supreme Court may issue a ruling on the legality of tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump. The court’s verdict, expected today, will determine whether those measures comply with U.S. law. #USSupremeCourt #Trump #tariffs The outcome could have broad implications beyond trade policy. Analysts note the decision may affect the legal basis for current and future tariff programs, U.S. trade relations, and aspects of the federal fiscal picture tied to tariff revenues and enforcement costs. The case has been framed as a pivotal moment for U.S. trade authority and fiscal policy; stakeholders including government officials, businesses and trade partners are awaiting the court’s ruling. #trade #FiatNews

The Czech unemployment rate rose to 4.8% in December, in line with expectations, as the labour market continued to slow toward the end of 2025. The rise was widely attributed to normal seasonal patterns rather than a sudden deterioration in underlying employment conditions. Data were released on 9 January 2026. The December increase reflected a cyclical winter uptick in joblessness common at year-end, with most of the movement driven by short-term seasonal factors rather than structural shifts in the labour market. Overall indicators point to a gradual cooling from the stronger labour-market dynamics seen earlier in the year. "The December rise in unemployment was largely driven by seasonal factors," said Dominik Rusinko, chief economist. #Unemployment #CzechRepublic #LabourMarket #FiatNews

Czechoslovak Group (CSG) could announce an initial public offering as soon as next week, Bloomberg reports, citing anonymous sources. The Czech maker of armored vehicles and ammunition may seek €3–4 billion from investors in the primary share sale. CSG’s owner, Daniel Strnad, is reportedly targeting a company valuation of about €30 billion. The proposed timing and size of the deal would mark one of the largest European defense-sector listings if confirmed. Bloomberg is the source for the report; CSG is known for producing armored vehicles and ammunition for military and security markets. No official confirmation from the company was cited in the report. #CSG #IPO #Bloomberg #FiatNews

On January 9, 2026, Rio Tinto and Glencore confirmed they are in talks about a potential combination that would create the world’s largest mining group. The companies said the possible tie-up would form a mining group with a market value in excess of $200 billion. The discussions, as acknowledged by both firms, would bring together two of the industry’s largest players. If completed, the transaction would surpass existing peers by scale and market capitalization, reshaping the global mining landscape. No further details on timing, structure or terms were provided in the announcement. Market participants will watch for any updates from the companies as talks progress. #RioTinto #Glencore #Mining #FiatNews