Market Analysis

February, 2026

  • 6 February 2026 7:21 pm

    Stealing a Win in Nervous US Economy: The University of Michigan’s Surprise Signal

    SnapshotConsumer sentiment rose to 57.3 in February, beating expectations of 55January reading stood at 56.4One-year inflation expectations eased to 3.5%, down from 4.0%Five-year inflation expectations edged up to 3.4%Confidence is now at its highest level since August 2025A Quiet Rebound in Consumer MoodThe improvement does not point to exuberance, but …

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  • 6 February 2026 5:04 pm

    U.S. Stock Futures Edge Higher as Markets Stabilize Despite Amazon Capex Shock

    U.S. stock index futures ticked higher on Friday, recovering part of the sharp losses seen in the previous session, even as Amazon shares slid after the company flagged a much larger-than-expected capital spending plan for 2026. At 05:55 ET (10:55 GMT), Dow Jones futures rose 130 points, or 0.3%, S&P …

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  • 6 February 2026 3:49 pm

    Gold, Silver Rebound in Asia on Bargain Buying After Turbulent Week

    Gold and silver prices reversed earlier losses to edge higher in Asian trading on Friday, as bargain hunters stepped in following a week marked by sharp volatility and heavy selloffs across precious metals. Despite the rebound, silver remained the clear underperformer and was on track to post a steep weekly …

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  • 6 February 2026 2:33 pm

    Trump Launches TrumpRx.gov to Expand Access to Discounted Prescription Drugs

    U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday unveiled TrumpRx.gov, a new website aimed at giving Americans access to discounted prescription medicines, marking a central pillar of his renewed push to lower drug prices in the United States. The launch was announced during a White House event attended by Centers for Medicare …

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  • 6 February 2026 1:26 pm

    Bitcoin Bounces From 16-Month Low, but Set for Third Straight Weekly Loss

    Bitcoin rebounded in Asian trading on Friday after touching its lowest level in 16 months, but the world’s largest cryptocurrency remained on course for a sharp weekly decline as a broad risk-off mood continued to weigh on digital assets. Bitcoin rose around 5% to $66,144 by 01:48 ET, recovering from …

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  • 6 February 2026 12:35 pm

    European Stocks Slip as Stellantis Sinks, Tech and Autos Drag Weekly Performance

    European shares moved lower on Friday, heading toward a muted close to a volatile week marked by investor caution toward technology stocks and a string of disappointing corporate earnings, with automaker Stellantis delivering the latest shock. The pan-European STOXX 600 fell 0.2% to 610.28 points by 08:09 GMT. Stellantis shares …

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  • 6 February 2026 11:49 am

    German Exports Jump in December, but Factory Output Slumps, Clouding Recovery Outlook

    Germany’s trade sector ended the year on a strong note, but weakness in industrial production underlined the fragile and uneven nature of any economic recovery in Europe’s largest economy, official data showed on Friday. German exports surged 4.0% in December compared with the previous month, significantly outperforming expectations for a …

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  • 6 February 2026 10:44 am

    Oil Slides Nearly 3% as U.S.-Iran Talks Ease Supply Fears

    Oil prices settled sharply lower on Thursday after the United States and Iran agreed to hold talks in Oman on Friday, easing market concerns over potential disruptions to Iranian crude supplies and injecting fresh volatility into energy markets. Brent crude futures closed down $1.91, or 2.75%, at $67.55 per barrel, …

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  • 6 February 2026 2:23 am

    Palantir’s Data Dominance: Explosive Growth Meets Market Volatility in 2026

    AI-Powered Revenue Rocket: Q4 2025 Shatters Expectations Palantir Technologies delivered a blockbuster performance in the fourth quarter of 2025, with total revenue surging 70% year-over-year to $1.41 billion, comfortably exceeding analyst forecasts. This acceleration was fueled by massive demand for its artificial intelligence platforms, particularly in the U.S. market. U.S. …

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  • 6 February 2026 2:04 am

    Japan’s Election Risks Shake the Yen

    Japan’s upcoming election is sending ripples through global currency markets, with the Japanese Yen taking center stage. Investors are reacting to expectations that the ruling coalition could strengthen its majority, sparking renewed selling of the Yen and shifts in government bond demand.Political Winds Driving Currency MovesRecent opinion polls indicate that …

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  • 6 February 2026 1:03 am

    Oil Market Slides as Oman Talks Loom

    Market SnapshotBrent crude: $67.52 (‑2.06%)WTI: $63.20 (‑1.95%)US crude inventories: down 3.5 million barrelsDistillates: down 5.6 million barrelsMarket focus: Friday’s Oman talks and upcoming U.S. employment dataOil Prices Dip as Diplomacy Eases Risk PremiumGlobal oil prices eased on Thursday as traders responded to confirmation that talks between the United States and …

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  • 6 February 2026 12:22 am

    Stealing the Spotlight: Why AI Infrastructure Stocks Are the Hidden Winners

    The AI boom is everywhere, but the real winners might not be the flashy software companies everyone talks about. Instead, the infrastructure behind AI—the silent backbone of data centers—is quietly stealing the spotlight. Reliable power, efficient cooling, and seamless maintenance are now essential to keep AI running at full speed.Cooling …

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  • 5 February 2026 11:16 pm

    Gold Slides Sharply Amid Dollar Strength and Profit-Taking Dollar Strength Drives Gold Lower

    Gold prices tumbled nearly 2% on Thursday, retreating to $4,880 per ounce as the US Dollar regained strength and investors booked profits. Despite weak US labor data suggesting a softening job market, the Dollar remained resilient, putting pressure on precious metals.Market Sentiment and Central Bank Signals The market’s reaction reflects …

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