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As of January 13th, per Bitget market data, spot silver has topped $87 per ounce for the first time, notching a year-to-date gain of over 21%.

January 13 – Market analyst Jeremy Boulton said Tuesday that if U.S. inflation data due that day boosts the greenback, Japanese authorities could be forced to intervene to support the yen, arguing the currency has depreciated too much. Since last week’s U.S. jobs report, expectations for Fed rate cuts have cooled somewhat. Markets now expect just one more 25-basis-point cut, with the potential terminal rate for this easing cycle raised from 3.0% to 3.25%. A December CPI reading above economists’ forecasted 2.7% year-over-year (estimates range 2.5% to 2.9%) would further reinforce that outlook. Ironically, the market currently holds almost no speculative positions: yen net positions are roughly $200 million, and exchange rate volatility has fallen sharply over the past year. A Japanese intervention now could create volatility rather than curb it—but given Japan’s history of large-scale interventions in similar scenarios, any additional data pushing the greenback higher could

On January 13, Meta Platforms (META.O) announced layoffs of more than 1,000 employees in its Reality Labs division—part of the company’s shift of resources from virtual reality (VR) and metaverse products to AI-focused wearable devices and phone features. In an internal notice from Chief Technology Officer Andrew Bosworth, employees will begin receiving layoff notices starting Tuesday morning. Previous foreign media reports indicated this round of cuts will affect roughly 10% of Reality Labs’ approximately 15,000 staff. A Meta spokesperson stated: “Last month, we noted we would reallocate some investment from the metaverse to wearable devices. These layoffs are part of that strategy, and we plan to reinvest the saved resources to support the growth of this year’s wearable business.” (Source: Jinse Finance)

January 13th — According to market data from GMGN (link: https://t.me/gmgnaibot?start=i_m4TE56o8), the Chinese meme coin "Laozi" briefly fell below a $9 million market cap and has since rebounded to $9.5 million. Its price is down 20% from its Alpha launch announcement price, with a 10% 24-hour drop. The meme coin "Dark Horse" briefly topped a $10 million market cap and is now at $8.9 million. It has surged 519% from its Alpha launch announcement price, with a 313% 24-hour gain. BlockBeats reminds users that meme coin trading is highly volatile, largely driven by market sentiment and hype, and lacking real-world value or utility. Investors are advised to exercise caution.

On January 13, per Bitget market data, spot silver surged above $86.244 an ounce ahead of the CPI release, notching a new all-time high.

**Jan. 13 — As U.S. midterm elections loom, Wall Street is interpreting former President Trump’s recent economic statements as a “broad growth stimulus signal,” betting he’ll aggressively boost the economy and consumer spending ahead of November to benefit cyclical assets.** Market players note: From repeated calls for rate cuts to floating credit card rate caps, the Trump administration’s core goal is to sustain economic activity and household affordability. Investment banks broadly favor cyclical sectors (industrial, raw materials, non-essential consumer goods) over defensives. Raymond James said in a recent report: With strong monetary/fiscal policy expectations and Trump’s frequent pro-growth signals, the market can’t easily bet against a cyclical economic recovery. UBS added the policies are election-focused, with voters’ top concerns still prices, housing, gasoline and interest rates. While Trump’s credit card rate cap proposal briefly pressured bank stocks, UBS argues i