1. Trump Imposes 25% Tariffs on Countries Trading With Iran U.S. President Donald Trump announced a new tariff policy that would impose a 25% levy on all trade with any country that continues commercial relations with Iran, effective immediately. The announcement, made via social media, aims to expand U.S. economic pressure on Tehran by targeting not just Iran itself but also nations that maintain trade ties with the country. The broad tariff could impact major trading nations and deepen global economic tensions, although details about legal implementation remain unclear. � bitget.com +1 Potential Market Impact: Increased trade uncertainty for exporters/importers linked with Iran. Possible rise in import costs for the U.S., potentially feeding into inflation. Heightened geopolitical risk sentiment across markets. � bitget.com 2. Google’s Market Capitalization Breaks $4 Trillion Major tech giant Google (Alphabet) saw its market valuation exceed $4 trillion for the first time, driven by strong investor confidence and strategic AI partnerships — especially a multi-year collaboration with Apple to integrate advanced AI capabilities into consumer devices. This milestone reflects the continued dominance of Big Tech in global equity markets and investor appetite for firms leading in artificial intelligence and cloud infrastructure. � bitget.com Additional Market Dynamics: Nasdaq and S&P 500 continued positive momentum supported by gains in tech stocks. Other tech leaders (like Tesla and Nvidia) also showed strong performance, although some large names such as Amazon and Microsoft saw modest downward pressure. � bitget.com 3. Gold Surpasses the $4600 Level Amid Risk Appetite Drop Safe-haven assets like gold experienced sharp gains, with prices surging past the $4600 an ounce threshold as investors sought protection amid geopolitical uncertainties and broader economic unease. This uptrend in gold prices is partly linked to global tensions — including the geopolitical impact of the new U.S. tariff strategy targeting Iran’s trade partners — and lingering concerns about inflation and interest rate expectations. � LGT Private Banking Macroeconomic Signals: Gold’s strong performance typically signals risk aversion in financial markets. Elevated gold prices often coincide with periods of political uncertainty or slower economic growth. � LGT Private Banking 📌 Overall Market Summary (Jan 13, 2026) The financial markets are displaying a mix of risk-off sentiment and selective optimism: Equity markets are supported by strong tech fundamentals. Geopolitical risk from tariff actions is nudging investors toward safe havens. Commodities like gold are rallying in response to uncertainty. � $BTC