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February, 2026

• 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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• 9 February 2026 7:16 pm

  Dollar Slides as Global Demand Wavers

  

  The U.S. Dollar Index (DXY) fell 0.80% to 96.896, retreating from yesterday’s close of 97.681. Markets reacted to signs that foreign demand for dollar-denominated assets may be cooling. Geopolitical tensions, shifting capital flows, and firmer rival currencies weighed on the greenback, sending it lower over the session.Safe-Haven Status Faces a …

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• 9 February 2026 5:25 pm

  U.S. Stock Futures Dip as Markets Await Key Jobs, Inflation Data and Fresh Earnings

  

  U.S. stock futures edged slightly lower on Monday, as investors adopted a cautious stance at the start of a pivotal week featuring delayed U.S. employment and inflation data, alongside another wave of corporate earnings. At 05:55 ET (10:55 GMT), Dow Jones futures were down 48 points, or 0.1%, S&P 500 …

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• 9 February 2026 3:49 pm

  Dollar Slips as Markets Brace for Key U.S. Data, Yen Gains on Intervention Signals

  

  The U.S. dollar edged lower on Monday as investors positioned for a data-heavy week that could shape expectations for Federal Reserve policy, while the Japanese yen strengthened on renewed speculation of currency intervention following Japan’s recent election outcome. At 06:30 ET (11:30 GMT), the Dollar Index—which measures the greenback against …

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• 9 February 2026 2:33 pm

  U.S. Pushes South Caucasus Peace Deal as Vance Backs Strategic Trade Corridor Bypassing Russia and Iran

  

  U.S. Vice President JD Vance is set to visit Armenia and Azerbaijan this week in a diplomatic push to advance a Washington-brokered peace agreement that could significantly reshape energy flows and trade routes across the strategically vital South Caucasus region. Vance’s two-day visit to Armenia, beginning later on Monday, comes …

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• 9 February 2026 1:12 pm

  European Stocks Advance as Earnings Momentum Builds and Markets Brace for Key U.S. Data

  

  European equities opened the week on a positive note on Monday, as investors positioned for a busy stretch of quarterly earnings releases alongside a heavy slate of high-impact economic data from both Europe and the United States. By 03:05 ET (08:05 GMT), Germany’s DAX was up 0.5%, France’s CAC 40 …

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