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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.
Fxstreet
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
TradingKey
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
Bitcoin slips below $75,000 as selling pressure accelerates
Bitcoin (BTC) price falls below the $75,000 mark on Monday, having corrected nearly 11% in the previous week and reaching level not seen in nearly 10 months. Market momentum has clearly turned bearish, with technical indicators pointing to further downside toward the next key support at $70,000.
Fxstreet
Mon, Feb 2
Copper extends decline from record high as investors shift to risk-off positioning
Feb 2 (Reuters) - Copper continued to pull back on Monday for a second straight session as investors moved into risk-off mode after Kevin Warsh's nomination as the next Fed chair, while demand was also subdued in the run up to China's Lunar New Year break.The most-active copper contract on t...Reuters
Mon, Feb 2
Nikkei slides on tech, resource sell-off despite weaker yen
TOKYO, Feb 2 (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei share average declined on Monday as a slump in technology and resource stocks outweighed early gains driven by a weaker yen.The benchmark Nikkei 225 Index .N225 slipped 0.6% to 52,989.99. The broader Topix .TOPX slid 0.3% to 3,554.78. The...Reuters
Mon, Feb 2
Stocks in South Korea, Indonesia tank 5%, currencies slide
Feb 2 (Reuters) - Equities in Indonesia and South Korea slumped 5% on Monday and emerging Asia currencies slipped against the U.S. dollar, as investors evaluated the implications of President Donald Trump's nomination of Kevin Warsh as Federal Reserve chair.Reuters
Mon, Feb 2
The Week on Wall Street: Fed Holds Steady, Warsh Nomination Roils Markets Amid Shifting Sentiment
Macroeconomic Landscape: The U.S. economy demonstrated continued strength, with third-quarter 2025 growth at an annualized 4.4%, primarily driven by consumer spending which rose 3.5%.TradingKey
Mon, Feb 2
Today’s Market Recap: Precious Metals Hammered as Warsh Nomination Fuels Dollar Rally
TradingKey - On January 30, 2026, U.S. equities declined across the board amid weakness in growth stocks and renewed pressure on risk assets. The S&P 500 fell 0.43% to 6,939.03, while the Nasdaq Composite retreated 0.94% to 23,461.82. The Dow Jones Industrial Average lost 0.36%, ending at 48,892.47.
TradingKey
Mon, Feb 2
