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February, 2026

• 3 February 2026 7:26 pm

  Fed’s Barkin: Shutdown Could Cause Short disruptions, bigger questions Still on jobs and inflation

  

  Richmond Fed President Thomas Barkin said the ongoing US government shutdown is likely to cause only brief delays in economic data, not lasting damage to the broader economic outlook. Speaking on Tuesday, Barkin stressed that while the flow of official numbers may slow for a few days, the Federal Reserve’s …

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• 3 February 2026 5:40 pm

  U.S. Stock Futures Steady as Investors Brace for Earnings Deluge

  

  U.S. stock index futures were little changed on Tuesday following recent bouts of volatility, as investors prepared for a heavy week of quarterly earnings that could shape near-term market direction. At 05:45 ET (10:45 GMT), Dow Jones futures slipped 15 points, or 0.1%, while S&P 500 futures edged 0.2% higher …

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• 3 February 2026 4:40 pm

  Oil Prices Stabilize as Markets Weigh Supply Outlook and Potential U.S.-Iran Thaw

  

  Oil prices steadied on Tuesday after tumbling more than 4% in the previous session, as traders reassessed the global supply outlook and signs of easing tensions between the United States and Iran. Brent crude futures rose 17 cents to $66.47 a barrel by midday, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate gained …

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• 3 February 2026 4:34 pm

  Bitcoin Bounces From 10-Month Lows but Stays Below $80,000 as Policy Uncertainty Lingers

  

  Bitcoin rebounded modestly on Tuesday after tumbling to near 10-month lows, but the world’s largest cryptocurrency continued to trade under pressure below the $80,000 level as heavy liquidations and uncertainty over U.S. monetary policy weighed on sentiment. Bitcoin was last up 2.8% at $78,558.4 by 01:42 ET (06:42 GMT).The token …

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• 3 February 2026 2:24 pm

  Gold Rebounds in Asia as Precious Metals Stabilize After Sharp Selloff

  

  Gold prices rebounded strongly in Asian trading on Tuesday, with silver and platinum also advancing, as precious metals steadied after two sessions of heavy losses. Spot gold jumped nearly 4% to $4,855.93 an ounce, while April gold futures climbed 4.4% to $4,853.79 an ounce. Silver outperformed, surging 5.1% to $83.11 …

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• 3 February 2026 1:42 pm

  European Stocks Edge Higher as Metals Stabilize and Earnings Take Focus

  

  European equities traded slightly higher on Tuesday, supported by a firm close on Wall Street and signs that the recent selloff in precious metals has been short-lived. By early morning trade, Germany’s DAX rose 0.8%, France’s CAC 40 gained 0.4%, and the UK’s FTSE 100 added 0.1%. Market sentiment improved …

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• 3 February 2026 2:48 am

  Bitcoin’s Brutal Journey: From $126K Peak to $78K Reality – Fundamental Forces Driving the 2026 Dip

  

  As of February 3, 2026, Bitcoin (BTC) is trading around $78,000–$79,000 USD, reflecting a sharp pullback from its all-time high (ATH) of approximately $126,080 reached in late 2025. Despite the optimistic +2.38% increase, from the previous closing rate, chats point to a decline of over 35–38% from the peak, marking …

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• 3 February 2026 12:30 am

  Fresh Signs of Weakness: China Slowdown Pressures Markets

  

  New economic data from China pointed to a sharper-than-expected slowdown at the start of the year. The manufacturing purchasing managers’ index fell to 49.3, remaining below the 50 level that separates expansion from contraction and missing market expectations. At the same time, the services PMI declined to 49.4, marking its …

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• 2 February 2026 11:23 pm

  Crude Pulls Back on Diplomatic Hopes, Uncertainty Still Persists

  

  Oil prices fell sharply as geopolitical tensions between the United States and Iran showed signs of easing, prompting traders to unwind risk-driven positions. US crude slid by nearly 5 percent to around $62 a barrel, while Brent dropped more than 5 percent to about $66, marking their steepest one-day declines …

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• 2 February 2026 10:27 pm

  Nvidia Shares Wobble Amid Uncertainty Over OpenAI Funding

  

  Nvidia stock dipped Monday as investors digested conflicting reports about the company’s plans to fund OpenAI, the artificial intelligence startup. Earlier news suggested that Nvidia’s proposed $100 billion investment, announced last September, could be on hold, raising questions about both the scale and timing of the commitment. The uncertainty comes …

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• 2 February 2026 9:59 pm

  No US NFP Report on Friday as Markets Juggle Partial Shutdown and Volatile Assets

  

  The January U.S. jobs report, including the crucial Nonfarm Payrolls data, has been postponed due to the ongoing partial government shutdown. Federal agencies have suspended routine operations, leaving key economic indicators on hold until funding resumes. Investors had been expecting modest job growth of around 55,000 positions and a steady …

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• 2 February 2026 9:09 pm

  Wall Street Kicks Off February Strong as Manufacturing Rebounds and Risk Appetite Returns

  

  U.S. stocks opened the new month on a firm footing, with major indexes posting solid gains as fresh signs of strength in the manufacturing sector helped revive investor confidence. The rally came after a turbulent end to January that saw sharp swings in precious metals and cryptocurrencies, underscoring how quickly …

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• 2 February 2026 8:20 pm

  Disney Beats Expectations as Theme Parks Power Growth Despite Rising Costs

  

  Disney opened its fiscal year with results that topped market expectations, driven by a standout performance in its theme parks and experiences business. However, higher operating costs across several divisions weighed on overall profits, highlighting a mixed but resilient start to the year for the entertainment giant. Parks deliver record …

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