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February, 2026

• 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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• 2 February 2026 10:59 am

  Gold Slides Further as Profit-Taking Intensifies After Warsh Fed Nomination

  

  Gold prices fell sharply on Monday, extending steep losses from the previous session as investors locked in profits and reassessed the outlook for U.S. monetary policy following President Donald Trump’s nomination of a new Federal Reserve Chair. Spot gold dropped as much as 5% to $4,586.16 per ounce, while April …

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• 2 February 2026 12:13 am

  Weekly Review: Markets Flinch as Silver Cracks and the Fed Pauses: Volatility Returns Amid Warsh Nomination

  

  A Calm Decision Meets an Uncalm Market: The Federal Reserve opened 2026 by holding interest rates steady, exactly as markets expected after three consecutive rate cuts late last year. Yet what followed was anything but calm. The Fed’s pause, combined with growing uncertainty around its future leadership, landed in markets …

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January, 2026

• 31 January 2026 3:24 am

  EUR/USD Dips Below 1.19 as Dollar Strength Surges

  

  EUR/USD fell 0.75% during the North American session, dropping below the 1.19 mark to trade around 1.1882. The decline comes as the US Dollar strengthened sharply following the nomination of Kevin Warsh as the next Federal Reserve Chair and higher-than-expected US inflation data.Markets reacted to signs that the Fed is …

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• 31 January 2026 2:13 am

  Warsh Nomination Sends Dollar Higher and Gold Tumbling as Central Banks Dominate Market Focus

  

  White House Signals a Clear Monetary DirectionThe White House has moved to clarify its vision for the next phase of U.S. monetary leadership, signaling strong support for Kevin Warsh. The message coming from Washington reflects a desire for faster confirmation and a clearer alignment between fiscal discipline and monetary policy, …

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• 31 January 2026 1:24 am

  Silver Meltdown Ignites Market Shock as Warsh Fed Nomination Shakes Confidence

  

  Silver Breaks First… and Breaks HardMarkets did not unravel quietly. Silver cracked first—and it cracked loudly. After a powerful run to record territory, the metal reversed sharply, unleashing a wave of profit-taking that tore through momentum-driven trades. What had looked like unstoppable strength suddenly turned into a reminder of how …

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• 31 January 2026 12:36 am

  ECB Stays the Course: No Rate Hikes on the Horizon

  

  The European Central Bank (ECB) is expected to keep interest rates unchanged well into next year, as momentum for further hikes in 2026 fades. Economists widely agree that the deposit rate will remain steady at 2% when the Governing Council convenes in Frankfurt on February 4–5. Inflation Nudges Higher, But …

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• 30 January 2026 10:11 pm

  Microsoft Hits 8-Month Low Despite Strong AI and Cloud Performance

  

  AI leadership and cloud power aren’t enough to stop the sell-off. Microsoft’s stock dropped sharply to an 8-month low even after posting solid fiscal second-quarter results, as investors reacted to slowing consumer growth and ongoing AI-related capital expenditures. The tech giant remains a leader in AI after its early investment …

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• 30 January 2026 8:41 pm

  Fed Governor Stephen Miran Praises Warsh for Fed Chair as Inflation Concerns Ease

  

  Warsh Seen as Strong Fit for Federal Reserve LeadershipFederal Reserve Governor Stephen Miran voiced strong support for Kevin Warsh, describing him as an excellent choice for a leadership role at the central bank. Miran said he is enthusiastic about the work Warsh is expected to deliver and expressed confidence in …

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• 30 January 2026 7:51 pm

  Trump Signals Warsh for Fed Leadership as Hassett Defends Policy Direction

  

  White House Pushes Forward as Jerome Powell Era Nears Its EndPresident Donald Trump has signaled a decisive move toward reshaping Federal Reserve leadership, with the White House openly backing Kevin Warsh as its preferred choice to succeed Jerome Powell. The message from the administration is clear: it wants a swift …

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• 30 January 2026 6:01 pm

  Oil Slips After U.S. Eases Venezuela Sanctions, But Set for Strong Monthly Gains on Geopolitical Risks

  

  Oil prices fell on Friday after the Donald Trump administration moved to ease some sanctions on Venezuela’s energy sector, although crude was still on track for hefty monthly gains driven by heightened geopolitical tensions and supply disruption fears. By 08:55 ET (13:55 GMT), Brent futures for March delivery were down …

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