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Gold surged to a fresh record near $5,600 per ounce, while silver climbed above $120, reflecting heightened demand for safe-haven assets amid escalating geopolitical tensions and growing evidence of slowing U.S. economic momentum. Higher oil prices further buoyed the index, supporting energy producers. However, Celestica weighed on sentiment after its shares plunged roughly 17%, delivering earnings and forward guidance that exceeded expectations, however investors reacted negatively to management\u2019s plan to allocate approximately $1 billion in capital expenditures, viewing the scale of spending as elevated and potentially risky in an uncertain demand environment. Canada\u2019s 2026 GDP growth forecast sits near 1.1%, underscoring a subdued medium-term economic outlook.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"93\" data-end=\"1017\"><strong>American Markets<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1019\" data-end=\"1548\">American markets traded mostly lower with the Dow Jones Industrial Average managing modest gains, supported by defensive and value-oriented names, while broader markets declined. The Nasdaq underperformed, led lower by Microsoft following its earnings report, as investor concerns intensified around the scale and returns of its cloud computing and AI infrastructure investments. Despite strong headline results, the market remains sensitive to capital intensity and margin implications tied to the AI buildout.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"1019\" data-end=\"1548\"><strong>European Markets<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1550\" data-end=\"1884\">European equities were mostly lower, driven by weakness in technology stocks. Germany\u2019s <strong data-start=\"1638\" data-end=\"1661\">DAX fell roughly 2%<\/strong>, reflecting broader risk-off sentiment across the region. Adding to the pressure, data showed Eurozone corporate lending growth slowed in December, signaling tighter financial conditions and softer investment activity.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1886\" data-end=\"2435\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">UK markets rose, with the FTSE 100 rebounding as gains in financials and energy stocks offset broader global weakness. UK business confidence dropped in January, reflecting a deterioration in perceptions of the global economic outlook. 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