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February, 2026

• 3 February 2026 12:30 am

  Fresh Signs of Weakness: China Slowdown Pressures Markets

  

  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 …

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• 2 February 2026 11:23 pm

  Crude Pulls Back on Diplomatic Hopes, Uncertainty Still Persists

  

  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 …

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• 2 February 2026 10:27 pm

  Nvidia Shares Wobble Amid Uncertainty Over OpenAI Funding

  

  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 …

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• 2 February 2026 9:59 pm

  No US NFP Report on Friday as Markets Juggle Partial Shutdown and Volatile Assets

  

  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 …

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• 2 February 2026 9:09 pm

  Wall Street Kicks Off February Strong as Manufacturing Rebounds and Risk Appetite Returns

  

  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 …

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• 2 February 2026 8:20 pm

  Disney Beats Expectations as Theme Parks Power Growth Despite Rising Costs

  

  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 …

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• 2 February 2026 7:12 pm

  US Manufacturing Roars Back as ISM Index Smashes January Forecasts

  

  A surprise rebound lifts confidence and reshapes early-2026 economic expectations as the US manufacturing sector delivered a powerful comeback in January, signaling easing pressure on factories and renewed momentum across industrial activity. Fresh data showed a sharp improvement that exceeded expectations and challenged fears of a prolonged slowdown at the …

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• 2 February 2026 6:00 pm

  Gold Extends Pullback After Record Rally as JPMorgan Stays Bullish on Medium-Term Outlook

  

  Gold prices extended their sharp pullback on Monday, falling to $4,677.17 an ounce by 04:50 GMT after earlier sliding more than 5% to their lowest level in over two weeks. The decline comes just days after bullion surged to a record high of $5,594.82 on Thursday, capping an extraordinary rally. …

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• 2 February 2026 4:54 pm

  Russian Oil Transit Via Ukraine Falls to 10-Year Low in 2025

  

  Russian oil transit through Ukraine fell to a decade-low 9.7 million metric tons in 2025, according to data released Monday by analyst Expro, highlighting the continued impact of the war and repeated disruptions along key export routes. The decline follows regular Ukrainian attacks on the Russian section of the Druzhba …

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• 2 February 2026 3:37 pm

  U.S. Futures Slide as Precious Metals Rout Weighs on Sentiment Ahead of Earnings Rush

  

  U.S. stock futures moved lower on Monday as a sharp selloff in gold and silver dented risk appetite ahead of a busy week packed with corporate earnings and key economic data. By 05:50 ET (10:50 GMT), Dow Jones futures were down 130 points, or 0.3%, S&P 500 futures fell 45 …

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• 2 February 2026 1:59 pm

  Oil Slides as US-Iran Talks Cool Geopolitical Premium, Profit-Taking Hits Crude

  

  Oil prices fell sharply in Asian trade on Monday as reports of renewed talks between the United States and Iran eased geopolitical concerns, prompting traders to unwind recent long positions after last week’s strong rally. Brent crude futures for April delivery dropped 3.3% to $67.07 a barrel by 20:31 ET …

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• 2 February 2026 12:55 pm

  European Stocks Slide as Precious Metals Rout Hits Sentiment

  

  European stocks traded lower on Monday, pressured by a sharp selloff in precious metals that unsettled investors at the start of a busy week featuring major corporate earnings, central bank meetings, and key economic data. By 03:05 ET (08:05 GMT), Germany’s DAX fell 0.4%, France’s CAC 40 slipped 0.5%, and …

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• 2 February 2026 11:54 am

  Bitcoin Slides to Near 10-Month Low as Liquidations Surge and Fed Uncertainty Deepens

  

  Bitcoin traded near its weakest level since April on Monday after a sharp weekend sell-off dragged prices toward the $75,000 mark, as heavy liquidations in leveraged positions and mounting macro uncertainty continued to weigh on sentiment. The world’s largest cryptocurrency was down 2.3% at $77,133.4 by 21:25 ET (02:25 GMT), …

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