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SpaceX acquires xAI in record-setting deal as Musk looks to unify AI and space ambitions
The deal is the biggest M&A transaction of all timeDeal values xAI at $250 billion, SpaceX at $1 trillionMerger consolidates Musk’s empire ahead of SpaceX IPOBy Echo Wang and Joey Roulette Feb 2 (Reuters) - Elon Musk said on Monday that SpaceX has acquired his artificial-intelligence star...Reuters
Tue, Feb 3
BREAKINGVIEWS-India settles for least bad option on US trade
By Shritama Bose MUMBAI, Feb 3 (Reuters Breakingviews) - India's trade pact with the U.S. leaves much to be desired but will ease a crushing overhang on the rupee. Ten months into President Donald Trump's trade war, the South Asian country is emerging bruised but at least more integrated ...Reuters
Tue, Feb 3
JGB yields rise on risk-on shift as slide in commodities pauses
TOKYO, Feb 3 (Reuters) - Japanese government bond yields rose on Tuesday as risk-on sentiment took hold after a slump in commodities prices paused and stocks jumped. The benchmark 10-year JGB yield JP10YTN=JBTC climbed 2.5 basis points (bps) to 2.255%. The two-year yield JP2YTN=JB...Reuters
Tue, Feb 3
Japan's food exports hit record in 2025 on strong US demand
TOKYO, Feb 3 (Reuters) - Japan's exports of agricultural, forestry and fishery products rose 12.8% to an all-time high in 2025, lifted by stronger shipments to the United States despite new tariffs, and by a rebound in exports to China from the previous year's slump.Reuters
Tue, Feb 3
Ukraine agrees multi-tier plan for enforcing any ceasefire with Russia, FT reports
Feb 3 (Reuters) - Ukraine has agreed with western partners that persistent Russian violations of any future ceasefire agreement will be met by a co-ordinated military response from Europe and the U.S., the Financial Times reported on Tuesday citing people briefed on the discussions.Reuters
Tue, Feb 3
USD/CNH declines towards 33-month low to near 6.9310 as Yuan gains on seasonal demand
The USD/CNH pair trades lower to 6.9350 during the late Asian trading session on Tuesday. The pair declines towards its 33-month low of 6.9310 as the Chinese Yuan (CNH) continues to outperform the US Dollar (USD) due to strong seasonal demand.Fxstreet
Tue, Feb 3
Japan finance minister defends PM's comments on benefits of weak yen
TOKYO, Feb 3 (Reuters) - Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama on Tuesday defended Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's comments highlighting the benefits of a weaker yen, stating that the premier had referenced "what is written in textbooks.""The prime minister was speaking in gener...Reuters
Tue, Feb 3
WTI seems vulnerable near $61.75, one-week low amid US-Iran de-escalation
West Texas Intermediate (WTI) US Crude Oil prices struggle to capitalize on the previous day's modest bounce from the $61.20 area, or a one-week trough, and attract some sellers for the second straight day on Tuesday.
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Tue, Feb 3
Dollar holds gains on economic data, Fed bets; Aussie advances before RBA
Dollar up on positive U.S. economic data; markets eye shifting Fed expectations Australian dollar rises ahead of expected central bank rate hikeU.S.-India trade deal and resumed Iran nuclear talks ease geopolitical tensionsBy Rocky Swift TOKYO, Feb 3 (Reuters) - The dollar held gains on Tuesda...Reuters
Tue, Feb 3
Oil steady as markets consider possible U.S.–Iran de-escalation, firm dollar
Feb 3(Reuters) - Oil prices held steady on Tuesday as market participants weighed the possibility of a de-escalation in U.S.-Iran tensions, with a firmer dollar limiting the upside.Brent crude futures LCOc1 were up 6 cents, or 0.1%, at $66.36 per barrel at 0102 GMT. U.S. West Texas Intermediate crud...Reuters
Tue, Feb 3
OpenAI is unsatisfied with some Nvidia chips and looking for alternatives, sources say
OpenAI seeks alternatives to Nvidia for AI inference chipsNvidia's $100 billion investment in OpenAI delayedOpenAI explored deals with AMD, Cerebras, and GroqBy Max A. Cherney, Krystal Hu and Deepa Seetharaman SAN FRANCISCO, Feb 2 (Reuters) - OpenAI is unsatisfied with some of Nvidia’s latest...Reuters
Tue, Feb 3
Indian shares set for gap-up open after US trade deal
Feb 3 (Reuters) - Indian equity benchmarks are likely to open higher on Tuesday, buoyed by the India–U.S. trade deal, which is expected to attract foreign investor inflows.Gift Nifty futures GIFc1 were trading at 25,920 points, as of 6:51 a.m. IST, indicating the benchmark Nifty 50 index .NSEI will ...Reuters
Tue, Feb 3
Japan's Nikkei jumps 3% as precious metals sell-off pauses
By Junko Fujita TOKYO, Feb 3 (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei share average climbed 3% on Tuesday, rebounding from a decline posted in the previous session, after the sell-off of precious metals paused. The Nikkei .N225 was up 3.05% to 54,261.71, as of 0127 GMT. The index erased most of its early g...Reuters
Tue, Feb 3
Today’s Market Recap: ISM Beats Boost Stocks, Gold and Silver Remain Under Pressure
TradingKey - On February 2, 2026, markets rebounded on Monday following last week’s volatile close. The S&P 500 rose 0.54% to finish at 6,976.44, while the Nasdaq Composite climbed 0.56% to 23,592.11. The Dow Jones Industrial Average led gains with a 1.05% advance to 49,407.66, shrugging off early
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Tue, Feb 3
Did Satoshi Nakamoto Sell 10,000 Bitcoin For $800 Million? Here’s The Truth
A viral post on the social media platform X recently claimed that Satoshi Nakamoto, the pseudonymous creator of Bitcoin, just sold 10,000 BTC. An attached screenshot purported to show on-chain data supporting the claim, and the rumor quickly garnered attention on the social media platform.Bitcoinist
Mon, Feb 2
Oil settles down over 4% on US-Iran de-escalation, easing supply worries
Prices fall from multi-month highs as U.S.-Iran tensions easeTrump says Iran 'seriously talking' with WashingtonStronger dollar, milder U.S. weather forecasts also weigh on oilBy Shariq Khan NEW YORK, Feb 2 (Reuters) - Oil prices fell more than $3 per barrel on Monday after U.S. President...Reuters
Mon, Feb 2
Oracle says it plans to raise up to $50 billion in debt and equity this year
Feb 1 (Reuters) - Oracle ORCL.N expects to raise $45 billion to $50 billion in 2026 to build additional capacity for its cloud infrastructure, the software company said on Sunday.The company, chaired by billionaire Larry Ellison, said it plans to achieve its funding objectives using a combination of...Reuters
Mon, Feb 2
