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February, 2026

• 10 February 2026 5:46 pm

  U.S. Retail Sales Stall in December, Signaling Slower Momentum in Consumer Spending

  

  U.S. retail sales unexpectedly stagnated in December, pointing to a sharper-than-expected slowdown in consumer activity at the end of 2025 and raising fresh questions about the near-term strength of the world’s largest economy. Retail sales were flat on a month-on-month basis in December, falling well short of economists’ expectations for …

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• 10 February 2026 2:54 pm

  European Stocks Mixed as Earnings Season Rolls On Amid Improving Global Sentiment

  

  European equities traded in mixed fashion on Tuesday, as investors weighed a heavy slate of corporate earnings against a backdrop of improving global risk appetite. At 03:05 ET (08:05 GMT), Germany’s DAX slipped 0.2% and the U.K.’s FTSE 100 also edged 0.2% lower, while France’s CAC 40 bucked the trend, …

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• 10 February 2026 1:55 pm

  Bitcoin Slips Below $70,000 as Investors Await Key U.S. Jobs and Inflation Data

  

  Bitcoin fell back below the $70,000 level during Asian trading on Tuesday, once again struggling to sustain recent gains as investors adopted a cautious stance ahead of crucial U.S. economic data releases. The world’s largest cryptocurrency was last trading 2.2% lower at $69,392.7 by 05:58 GMT, after failing to build …

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• 10 February 2026 12:49 pm

  Oil Prices Edge Lower as Strait of Hormuz Risks and Russia Sanctions Shape Market Outlook

  

  Oil prices slipped slightly on Tuesday as traders weighed the risk of potential supply disruptions linked to heightened U.S.-Iran tensions, while also digesting fresh developments around sanctions on Russian crude exports. Brent crude futures eased 0.2% to $68.88 a barrel by 08:00 GMT, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude …

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• 10 February 2026 3:52 am

  Hedge Funds Bet Big on US Stocks Amid AI Disruption and Market Volatility

  

  Hedge funds are increasingly taking bold short positions on US stocks, signaling growing anxiety over the disruptive impact of artificial intelligence on traditional business models. Last week saw record-level short selling, with hedge funds selling more than twice the amount they bought, reflecting widespread caution in the market. Concerns intensified …

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• 10 February 2026 3:24 am

  Oil Prices Surge After U.S. Warning Over Iranian Waters

  

  Oil prices rose sharply on Monday after the United States issued an official warning to American-flagged ships to avoid entering Iranian territorial waters, particularly when passing through the Strait of Hormuz and the Gulf of Oman. The warning revived geopolitical concerns in one of the world’s most important energy transit …

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• 10 February 2026 1:27 am

  Silver Surges as Dollar Weakens and Safe-Haven Demand Rises

  

  Silver prices jumped sharply on Monday, benefiting from a drop in the U.S. Dollar Index to its lowest level in a week, which boosted demand for precious metals. The move was further supported by reports suggesting that foreign investors may be shifting part of their dollar holdings into silver, following …

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• 10 February 2026 12:54 am

  Markets Absorb Japan’s Election Shock as Focus Shifts to Key U.S. Data

  

  Global markets opened the week digesting a major political shock from Japan while cautiously repositioning ahead of a packed U.S. economic calendar. A decisive election outcome in Tokyo injected fresh optimism into Japanese assets, even as currency and broader financial markets adopted a wait-and-see stance amid uncertainty surrounding upcoming American …

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• 10 February 2026 12:46 am

  Gold Surges as Dollar Weakens and Investment Demand Rises

  

  Gold prices rose sharply on Monday, supported by the U.S. Dollar Index falling to its lowest level in a week, alongside concerns that foreign investors are shifting part of their dollar assets into precious metals. This worry follows a Bloomberg report stating that Chinese regulators asked financial institutions to reduce …

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• 9 February 2026 10:31 pm

  Bitcoin Holds Above $70K as Risk Appetite Rises After Japan Election

  

  Bitcoin edged slightly higher on Monday, trading at $70,584, up 0.43%, as investors navigated the volatile cryptocurrency landscape following last week’s sharp correction. The token remains well below its all-time high of $126,272, yet the market shows signs of stabilization after a dramatic dip near $60,000 last week.Market Rebound Amid …

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• 9 February 2026 10:10 pm

  Sterling Under Pressure Amid Resignations Quaking Starmer Government

  

  The British pound came under significant pressure on Monday against the U.S. dollar, euro, and Swiss franc, as a domestic political crisis escalates in the United Kingdom. Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s government faces its toughest challenge yet following the resignations of two senior aides within 24 hours: Morgan McSweeney, Chief …

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• 9 February 2026 9:29 pm

  Euro Prepares for Greater Global Role as Dollar Weakness Persists

  

  European financial policymakers are signaling that the euro is increasingly positioned to play a larger role in global markets as the U.S. dollar shows signs of softening. Joachim Nagel, President of the Deutsche Bundesbank, stressed that inflation risks in the eurozone remain roughly balanced and that any shortfall is temporary …

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• 9 February 2026 8:12 pm

  Swiss Franc Surges as Dollar Dips

  

  The U.S. Dollar slid below 0.77 against the Swiss Franc on Monday, marking a notable move in global currency markets. Investors turned to the safe-haven currency as uncertainty in the global economy and geopolitical tensions weighed on risk appetite, pushing the pair to levels not seen in over 15 years.Dollar …

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