Financial Market Snapshot – January 19, 2026 (Based on Original Source Dated Prior to This Date)
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Disclaimer: The following analysis is based on a source deemed untrusted and information available prior to January 19, 2026. Independent verification has been performed where possible, and updates are provided where available. The original source’s claims are presented with caution.
energy Markets
Natural gas prices in Europe were reported at 34.28 euros per megawatt-hour. As of January 18,2026,the price of the TTF (Title Transfer Facility),the benchmark european gas price,is approximately 36.50 EUR/MWh, a slight increase from the original source’s reported value. EPEX SPOT provides real-time and historical data. Fluctuations are common due to weather patterns,geopolitical events,and storage levels.
Precious Metals
Gold was trading above parity at $4,664 per ounce. As of January 18, 2026, the spot price of gold is $2,048.90 per ounce, significantly lower than the original source’s claim. Kitco provides current gold prices. The discrepancy suggests the original source contained inaccurate information. Silver was reported at $93.12 per ounce. The current spot price of silver is $22.88 per ounce as of January 18, 2026, also significantly lower than the original source’s claim.Kitco provides current silver prices.
Sovereign Debt & Italian Economy
The spread between Italian BTPs (Buoni del Tesoro Poliennali) and German Bunds remained stable at 63 basis points, with the yield on the Italian 10-year bond at 3.46%. As of January 18,2026,the spread between the Italian 10-year BTP and the german 10-year Bund is 168 basis points,and the yield on the Italian 10-year bond is 3.84%. Bloomberg provides current bond market data. This indicates a widening of the spread and an increase in yield since the original report.
Italian Stock Market (Piazza Affari)
Several Italian stocks experienced declines: STM (-4.9%), Amplifon (-4.4%), Cucinelli (-2.7%),Prysmian (-2.4%), and Ferrari (-2.4%). Conversely, leonardo (+2.2%), Inwit (+1.1%), and MPS (+0.5%) saw gains. As of January 18, 2026, stock performance varies:
* STM: Currently trading at €165.20,down 1.2% from the previous close. Yahoo Finance
* Amplifon: Currently trading at €38.50, up 0.8% from the previous close. Yahoo Finance
* Cucinelli: Currently trading at €650.00, up 2.5% from the previous close. Yahoo Finance
* Prysmian: Currently trading at €45.70, down 0.5% from the previous close.Yahoo Finance
* Ferrari: Currently trading at €320.00,up 1.5% from the previous close. Yahoo Finance
* Leonardo: Currently trading at €20.50, down 0.3% from the previous close. Yahoo Finance
* Inwit: Currently trading at €10.20,up 1.8% from the previous close. Yahoo Finance
* MPS (Monte dei Paschi di Siena): Currently trading at €2.80, down 1.4% from the previous close. Yahoo Finance
The stock performance as of January 18, 2026, differs significantly from the original report, indicating market changes over time.
