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February, 2026

• 11 February 2026 6:17 pm

  U.S. Jobs Growth Beats Expectations in January, Reinforcing Fed’s Cautious Policy Outlook

  

  The U.S. economy added significantly more jobs than expected in January, offering fresh evidence that the labor market is stabilizing after a prolonged period of weakness—an outcome likely to influence Federal Reserve interest rate decisions later this year. Nonfarm payrolls increased by 130,000 last month, well above economists’ forecasts of …

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• 11 February 2026 5:16 pm

  OPEC Flags Second-Quarter Softness in OPEC+ Crude Demand as Supply Decisions Loom

  

  OPEC on Wednesday projected a decline in global demand for crude from the wider OPEC+ producer group in the second quarter of the year, pointing to a softer seasonal outlook as producers weigh their next supply moves. According to OPEC’s latest monthly oil report, world demand for OPEC+ crude is …

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• 11 February 2026 4:18 pm

  Shopify Soars on Earnings Beat, Upbeat Q1 Outlook, and $2 Billion Buyback Plan

  

  Shares of Shopify Inc. surged more than 12% in premarket trading on Wednesday after the e-commerce platform delivered stronger-than-expected fourth-quarter results, issued robust first-quarter revenue guidance, and unveiled a $2 billion share repurchase program. For the quarter ended December 31, 2025, Shopify reported adjusted earnings per share of $0.57, comfortably …

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• 11 February 2026 4:09 pm

  Bitcoin Slips Below $67,000 as Markets Brace for U.S. Jobs Data and Fed Signals

  

  Bitcoin fell below the $67,000 mark during Asian trading on Wednesday, retreating as investors turned cautious ahead of key U.S. employment data that could influence the Federal Reserve’s interest rate trajectory in the months ahead. The world’s largest cryptocurrency was last down 2.6% at $67,126.7 by 02:46 ET (07:46 GMT). …

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• 11 February 2026 2:34 pm

  Dollar Slides Ahead of Key Jobs Data as Yen Strength and Dovish Fed Bets Weigh

  

  The U.S. dollar weakened on Wednesday, coming under renewed pressure ahead of the release of closely watched U.S. employment data that could shape expectations for Federal Reserve interest rate cuts later this year and into 2026. By 04:36 ET (09:36 GMT), the dollar index, which measures the greenback against a …

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• 11 February 2026 2:12 pm

  Oil Extends Gains as U.S.–Iran Tensions and Stock Draws Fuel Supply Concerns

  

  Oil prices climbed on Wednesday, supported by rising geopolitical risk tied to fragile U.S.–Iran negotiations and fresh signs of tightening physical supply, as crude stockpiles declined at key global hubs. Brent crude futures advanced 98 cents, or 1.4%, to $69.78 a barrel by 09:49 GMT, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate …

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• 11 February 2026 1:26 pm

  House Rebellion Stalls GOP Effort to Shield Trump Tariffs, Opening Door to Congressional Showdown

  

  House Republicans suffered a narrow but symbolic defeat late Tuesday after failing to pass a procedural measure designed to block lawmakers from forcing a vote on President Donald Trump’s tariff policies. The proposal was rejected by a slim margin of 214–217, as three Republicans joined Democrats in opposing the move—dealing …

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• 11 February 2026 1:16 pm

  U.S. Weighed Seizing Iranian Oil Tankers But Held Off Amid Market and Geopolitical Risks

  

  U.S. officials have discussed the possibility of seizing oil tankers carrying Iranian crude to increase pressure on Tehran, but have refrained from doing so over concerns about retaliation and disruption to global oil markets, according to The Wall Street Journal. The White House reportedly considered such a move as part …

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• 11 February 2026 1:05 pm

  Lutnick Says Weaker Dollar Is ‘More Natural’ as U.S. Pushes Export Growth

  

  U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said on Tuesday that the recent weakness in the U.S. dollar reflects a more “natural” level for the currency, arguing that it could help boost American exports and support stronger economic growth. Speaking before a U.S. Senate Appropriations subcommittee, Lutnick said that for many years …

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• 11 February 2026 12:54 pm

  EU Must Cut Red Tape to Compete With U.S. and China, von der Leyen Says

  

  The European Union needs to significantly simplify its regulatory framework for businesses to strengthen its global competitiveness against economic heavyweights such as the United States and China, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Wednesday. Speaking before the European Parliament, von der Leyen highlighted the structural fragmentation of …

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• 11 February 2026 3:12 am

  API Shocker Sends Ripples Through Oil, Dollar, and Stocks

  

  Markets jolted late Tuesday after the American Petroleum Institute reported a sharp 13.4 million-barrel build in US crude inventories for the week ending February 6, a dramatic reversal from the previous 11.1 million-barrel draw. The surprise stockpile increase immediately shifted sentiment across energy markets, reviving concerns about excess supply just …

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• 11 February 2026 2:38 am

  Trump Says Rate Cuts Could Erase U.S. Debt as Markets React to Policy Signals

  

  U.S. President Donald Trump reignited the debate over interest rates, arguing that sharp rate cuts could eliminate the U.S. debt burden without the need for painful spending cuts. He said borrowing costs remain far too high and insisted that the United States should have the lowest interest rates in the …

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• 11 February 2026 12:59 am

  US Dollar Holds Steady as Markets Brace for Key Jobs Data

  

  The US Dollar steadied near the 96.80 level on Wednesday, recovering some earlier losses as traders positioned themselves ahead of critical economic reports. Attention is squarely on the upcoming January Nonfarm Payrolls (NFP), scheduled for release later today, and the January Consumer Price Index (CPI) expected on Friday. These figures …

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