US Macro Daily(Beta Mode)

January 23, 2026 robomacro.com

GDP Surge Fuels Optimism

Prior Close
Asset Level Days Change
S&P 500 6,919.60 +0.53%
Nasdaq 23,436.02 +0.91%
Spot VIX 15.82 +1.15%
2 Year Bond Yield 3.62 0 bps
10 Year Bond Yield 4.24 -0 bps
EUR/USD 1.1737 -0.10%
USD/JPY 158.29 -0.09%
GBP/USD 1.353 +0.21%
WTI Oil 60.62 +0.46%
Gold 4,921.07 -0.29%
Bitcoin 89,118.31 -0.38%

Prior Economic Events

Data Prior Cons Actual
GDP Growth Quarter-over-Quarter Final Estimate3.804.304.40
GDP Price Index Quarter-over-Quarter Final2.10-3.70
Weekly Jobless Claims199,000212,000200,000
Core PCE Price Index Month-over-Month0.200.200.20
Core PCE Price Index Month-over-Month0.20-0.20
Personal Income Month-over-Month0.40-0.10
Personal Income Month-over-Month0.100.400.30
Personal Spending Month-over-Month0.500.500.50
Personal Spending Month-over-Month0.40-0.50
PCE Price Index Month-over-Month0.200.200.20
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Today's Economic Events

Data Prior Cons Time
S&P Global Composite PMI Flash52.70-09:45
S&P Global Manufacturing PMI Flash51.805209:45
S&P Global Services PMI Flash52.5052.8009:45
Michigan Consumer Sentiment Final52.905410:00
  • US GDP growth accelerated to 4.4% in Q3, surpassing expectations and signaling robust economic momentum.
  • Weekly jobless claims dipped to 200,000, beating forecasts and highlighting labor market resilience.
  • Gold neared $5,000 amid geopolitical tensions, while crude oil inventories built despite price stability.

Yesterday's Recap

US GDP growth revised up to 4.4% quarter-over-quarter, exceeding the 4.3% consensus and driven by strong consumer spending.
Weekly jobless claims fell to 200,000 from 212,000 expected, indicating ongoing labor market strength.
Core PCE inflation held steady at 0.2% month-over-month, in line with forecasts, while personal income and spending showed mixed results with income missing expectations.
Markets traded calmly with VIX at 15.82, S&P 500 at 6919.60, and Nasdaq at 23436.02, as bond yields ticked up modestly to 3.62% for 2-year and 4.24% for 10-year.
Gold climbed to 4921.07, Bitcoin held at 89118.31, and WTI oil eased to 60.62 amid inventory builds.

The Day Ahead

S&P Global Composite PMI at 09:45 is expected at 52.7, providing early signals on manufacturing and services activity.
S&P Global Manufacturing PMI at 09:45, forecasted at 52.0, will gauge industrial momentum.
Michigan Consumer Sentiment at 10:00, expected at 54.0, may reflect consumer confidence trends.

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Other Economic Notes

Global discussions at Davos emphasized US fiscal dominance and potential tariff impacts on trade relations.
Finland's push for European defense independence highlights NATO tensions amid US priorities.
Crude oil inventories rose by 3.6 million barrels, adding supply-side pressures despite geopolitical risks.

Fed Watch

In the rate-cutting cycle, stronger GDP and jobless claims data tilts hawkish, supporting slower cuts to avoid overheating.
Steady PCE inflation affirms data dependence, favoring fewer reductions in 2025.
Markets price a cautious pace, with potential pauses if economic momentum persists.
Powell may reiterate balance between growth support and inflation control in upcoming comments.

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