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U.S. stocks fell sharply after President Trump’s tariff threats heightened fears of a renewed trade conflict, triggering a risk-off shift led by declines in large technology names. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq posted their steepest drop in months as investors moved toward defensive assets.
India celebrated Republic Day on January 26, 2026, commemorating the 1950 adoption of its Constitution. The main parade at Kartavya Path in New Delhi featured military and cultural displays, with the President taking the salute. EU leaders António Costa and Ursula von der Leyen attended as chief guests, showcasing stronger India–EU engagement.
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the State Department announced completion of the United States’ withdrawal from the World Health Organization, citing criticisms of the WHO’s COVID-19 response and governance. The statement said the U.S. would pivot global health work toward direct partnerships, with limited coordination to effectuate the exit.
Gold futures pushed through $5,000 per ounce as investors sought safety amid geopolitical and trade uncertainty, while U.S. stock futures were little changed ahead of a major earnings week and a Federal Reserve meeting. Analysts pointed to tariffs, Greenland-related tensions, and shutdown fears as drivers of volatility, with precious metals extending a record run.
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A sprawling winter storm has disrupted travel across the United States, driving more than 20,000 flight cancellations from Saturday through Monday morning and leaving major East Coast airports struggling with widespread delays. Airlines issued travel waivers while crews and aircraft were left out of position, complicating recovery plans into the week.
Health policy debates intensified after the American Academy of Pediatrics released guidance recommending vaccines for 18 diseases, diverging from a revised CDC schedule. In parallel, U.S. officials announced completion of the country’s withdrawal from the World Health Organization, signaling a major shift in how the United States plans to coordinate global public health work.
European Union regulators have launched a formal investigation into Elon Musk’s platform X after its Grok chatbot enabled creation of nonconsensual sexualized deepfake images. The probe will assess compliance with the Digital Services Act and also expands scrutiny of X’s recommendation systems, as the company integrates Grok more deeply into how content is surfaced.
Sunday’s NHL slate featured Anaheim’s comeback overtime win in Calgary, highlighted by rookie Beckett Sennecke’s first career hat trick. Across North American sports, severe winter weather continued to disrupt schedules, with postponements and time changes complicating team travel and league logistics into the new week.
As digital health tools and AI-enabled products proliferate, the FDA’s public schedule highlights ongoing engagement with industry and stakeholders on how innovation may intersect with regulation, safety and evidence.
Demonstrations intensified after a U.S. nurse was killed during an encounter involving federal immigration enforcement, with calls for accountability and new political pressure tied to DHS funding.
A late winner helped Manchester City beat London City, while Manchester United surged past Aston Villa and other results tightened the storylines at both ends of the Women’s Super League table.
Investors head into a pivotal week watching the Federal Reserve’s next rate decision and a packed slate of major earnings, with AI spending, consumer demand and inflation pressures shaping expectations.