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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Fed Near Policy Shift: What a New Monetary Era Could Mean for Markets
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Hormuz Tensions Ignite Inflation Fears, Casting Shadow Over the US Dollar
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Euro Defies Weak Data, Holds Ground as Markets Eye Recovery
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Bitcoin Holds Its Ground Near $78K: Institutional Money Pours In as Middle East Tensions Cap Crypto Rally
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Market Analysis
February, 2026
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11 February 2026 12:29 am
Ferrari Q4 2025 Earnings: Growth Hits the Brakes Amid Record Revenues
Ferrari (RACE) closed 2025 with over EUR 7.1 billion in revenue and an EBIT of more than EUR 2.1 billion, marking a record financial year. Industrial free cash flow exceeded EUR 1.5 billion, supporting a 30% rise in shareholder payouts through dividends and buybacks. Despite this, core car sales remained …
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10 February 2026 11:13 pm
Retail Sales Miss — Here’s How Markets Have Reacted
U.S. retail sales for December came in below expectations, reigniting concerns about the strength of consumer spending in the world’s largest economy. The disappointment was notable given the typically strong holiday season, signaling a possible slowdown in demand at the start of the year.Fed Policy Back in FocusWeaker retail data …
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10 February 2026 10:02 pm
Fed’s Hammack Signals Patience as Inflation Remains High
Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland President Beth Hammack said the Fed is in a strong position to monitor the economy, noting that inflation remains too high. She indicated that interest rates could stay on hold for some time, with the current target rate close to neutral.Hammack highlighted that Fed policy, …
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10 February 2026 8:28 pm
NFP in Focus: Gold, Dollar, and Stocks Brace for a Defining US Jobs Test
Global markets are entering a decisive moment as investors shift their full attention to the upcoming US Nonfarm Payrolls (NFP) report, widely seen as the most important catalyst for near-term price action across gold, the US dollar, and equities. With positioning stretched and expectations finely balanced, the labor data could …
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10 February 2026 7:55 pm
Eurozone Defies the Slowdown as Growth Holds and Inflation Cools
The euro area ended last year on a stronger footing than many had expected, showing resilience despite a challenging global backdrop. Economic activity remained steady, while inflation pressures continued to ease, reinforcing confidence that the region is navigating a controlled slowdown rather than a sharp downturn.A Strong Finish to the …
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10 February 2026 7:00 pm
U.S. Import Prices Flat in December After Prior Month Decline
U.S. import prices were unchanged on a year-on-year basis in December, marking a stabilization after a 0.1% decline in November, according to data released Tuesday by the Labor Department’s Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). On a monthly basis, import prices edged up 0.1% in December, indicating modest upward pressure after …
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10 February 2026 6:40 pm
U.S. Stock Futures Flat as Investors Weigh Weak Retail Sales and Earnings Season
U.S. stock index futures were little changed on Tuesday, as investors digested softer-than-expected retail sales data while keeping their focus firmly on a busy corporate earnings calendar. By 08:42 ET (13:42 GMT), Dow Jones futures hovered just below the flatline at 50,112 points. The blue-chip Dow Jones Industrial Average surged …
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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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