AI Winners, Earnings Losers, and a Market Caught in BetweenUS stocks delivered a mixed performance on Tuesday as investors navigated a flood of earnings reports alongside fresh uncertainty around delayed economic data. The Dow Jones Industrial Average slipped slightly, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq edged higher, supported by renewed …

EUR/JPY traded higher on Tuesday, reflecting a mix of stability in the Eurozone and political uncertainty in Japan. The pair hovered around 183.80 at midday, up 0.2% as investors balanced expectations for European monetary policy with the potential economic impacts of Japan’s snap elections.Eurozone Calm Amid Inflation SignalsIn Europe, markets …

Richmond Fed President Thomas Barkin said the ongoing US government shutdown is likely to cause only brief delays in economic data, not lasting damage to the broader economic outlook. Speaking on Tuesday, Barkin stressed that while the flow of official numbers may slow for a few days, the Federal Reserve’s …

As of February 3, 2026, Bitcoin (BTC) is trading around $78,000–$79,000 USD, reflecting a sharp pullback from its all-time high (ATH) of approximately $126,080 reached in late 2025. Despite the optimistic +2.38% increase, from the previous closing rate, chats point to a decline of over 35–38% from the peak, marking …

New economic data from China pointed to a sharper-than-expected slowdown at the start of the year. The manufacturing purchasing managers’ index fell to 49.3, remaining below the 50 level that separates expansion from contraction and missing market expectations. At the same time, the services PMI declined to 49.4, marking its …

Oil prices fell sharply as geopolitical tensions between the United States and Iran showed signs of easing, prompting traders to unwind risk-driven positions. US crude slid by nearly 5 percent to around $62 a barrel, while Brent dropped more than 5 percent to about $66, marking their steepest one-day declines …

Nvidia stock dipped Monday as investors digested conflicting reports about the company’s plans to fund OpenAI, the artificial intelligence startup. Earlier news suggested that Nvidia’s proposed $100 billion investment, announced last September, could be on hold, raising questions about both the scale and timing of the commitment. The uncertainty comes …

The January U.S. jobs report, including the crucial Nonfarm Payrolls data, has been postponed due to the ongoing partial government shutdown. Federal agencies have suspended routine operations, leaving key economic indicators on hold until funding resumes. Investors had been expecting modest job growth of around 55,000 positions and a steady …

U.S. stocks opened the new month on a firm footing, with major indexes posting solid gains as fresh signs of strength in the manufacturing sector helped revive investor confidence. The rally came after a turbulent end to January that saw sharp swings in precious metals and cryptocurrencies, underscoring how quickly …

Disney opened its fiscal year with results that topped market expectations, driven by a standout performance in its theme parks and experiences business. However, higher operating costs across several divisions weighed on overall profits, highlighting a mixed but resilient start to the year for the entertainment giant. Parks deliver record …