US stock market today: 5 things to know as Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq enter a high-risk, high-signal week — from gold and silver’s unprecedented surge to trade tensions and rare-earth funding boost
Published on: Jan. 27, 2026, 5:36 p.m. | Source: The Economic Times
US stock market today: US stocks enter a high-stakes week as futures edge higher. Gold smashed records, hitting $5,111 per ounce on massive safe-haven demand. President Trumps 100% tariff threat against Canada over China trade ties has rattled global markets. Meanwhile, USA Rare Earth (USAR) shares soared after securing $1.6 billion in federal funding. Investors now await the Federal Reserves Wednesday rate decision and major tech earnings for market direction.
