According to the New York Fed survey, U.S. consumer expectations for inflation and the labor market improved slightly in January. One-year inflation expectations fell to 3.1 percent and the probability of job loss decreased, while the likelihood of finding a new job rose to about 46 percent. These signs of relative labor market stability reinforced the Fed’s recent decision to hold interest rates steady after three consecutive rate cuts. However, long-term inflation expectations for three and five years remain unchanged at 3 percent

Since the early October market crash, investors have pulled about $3.3 billion from Ethereum ETFs in the U.S., with more than $500 million withdrawn this year. Ethereum ETF assets have fallen below $13 billion, the lowest level since July. Ethereum is down nearly 60 percent from its all-time high and has posted negative monthly returns since September. While Bitcoin’s sharp decline has drawn market attention, Ethereum is also under pressure amid weaker risk appetite and tighter liquidity.

Trump has said that if talks with Iran fail, he may send a second aircraft carrier to the Middle East, He expects the second round of US-Iran negotiations to take place next week and emphasized that either an agreement will be reached or strong action will be necessary, An Axios reporter noted that this move is part of preparations for any potential military action.

Despite signs of rising US inventories, oil prices increased under the impact of heightened tensions related to Iran, Brent rose above $69 and WTI near $65 as the market worries about potential supply disruption if nuclear talks fail, A US oil industry report showed a significant rise in inventories, but traders focused more on geopolitical risks, Market participants are now awaiting OPEC and International Energy Agency reports on supply outlook and potential surplus this year.