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USD/CAD holds below 1.3700 amid weak US labor data, higher crude oil prices
The USD/CAD pair trades with mild losses near 1.3685 during the early European session on Friday. The US Dollar (USD) softens against the Canadian Dollar (CAD) amid weaker-than-expected US economic data and a rise in crude oil prices.
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Fri, Feb 6
Forex
FOREX-Dollar hovers near two-week high, yen firms ahead of polls
Risk-off sentiment, Warsh's Fed Chair nomination lifts dollarPound nurses steep losses on rate-cut wagers Yen steadies near 157/dollar ahead of an unpredictable election By Ankur Banerjee SINGAPORE, Feb 6 (Reuters) - The U.S. dollar lingered near a two-week high on Friday as investors unwound...Reuters
Fri, Feb 6
Commodities
PRECIOUS-Gold, silver gain in volatile trade; CME hikes margins again
Silver up nearly 4% after falling 10% in early Asia tradeSilver headed for second straight weekly loss, down 13%Spot gold set for weekly gain, up 0.3%By Ishaan Arora Feb 6 (Reuters) - Gold rose, and silver was gripped by volatility on Friday amid a rout in global stocks, while U.S. exchange opera...Reuters
Fri, Feb 6
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Germany's Merz to visit Washington in March, Die Welt reports
BERLIN -, Feb 6 (Reuters) - German Chancellor Friedrich Merz will make his third visit to Washington in early March, amid efforts to ease transatlantic tensions between European nations and U.S. President Donald Trump, German daily Die Welt reported on Friday.There was no immediate comment from Mer...Reuters
Fri, Feb 6
Stocks
JPMorgan's Tech Ambitions Are Real, but Is the Stock a Buy After Rate-Driven Gains?
Discover why JPMorgan Chase (NYSE: JPM) and its tech-driven strategy are capturing investor attention, and what recent moves in the banking sector could mean for future returns. Watch the video below for key insights and expert analysis.Where to invest $1,000 right now? Our analyst team just reveale...The Motley Fool
Fri, Feb 6
Stocks
Should You Invest $2,500 in Ethereum, or Shiba Inu?
Key PointsEthereum is due for yet another couple of major upgrades in 2026.Shiba Inu can't seem to get its on-chain economy off the ground.Don't focus on the short-term price action here.10 stocks we like better than Ethereum › Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) is already down by 25% so far in 2026 despite a d...The Motley Fool
Fri, Feb 6
Other
MediaTek Executive: Cowos, Wafer, Substrates, Glass Cloth Are In Shortage But MediaTek Has Secured Capacity For 2026 And 2027
Feb 6 (Reuters) - MediaTek Inc 2454.TW:MEDIATEK EXECUTIVE: COWOS, WAFER, SUBSTRATES, GLASS CLOTH ARE IN SHORTAGE BUT MEDIATEK HAS SECURED CAPACITY FOR 2026 AND 2027Source text: [ID:]Reuters
Fri, Feb 6
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TREASURIES-US bonds rally as AI rout grips risky assets
SINGAPORE, Feb 6 (Reuters) - Treasuries headed for their best week since November on Friday, as soft jobs figures and a meltdown in equity markets drove a flight to safety and ramped up bets on U.S. interest rate cuts.Investors are selling anything they think is at risk of being replaced by artifici...Reuters
Fri, Feb 6
Stocks
CME Group hikes gold, silver margins again as volatility grips markets
Feb 6 (Reuters) - CME Group CME.O has again raised margin requirements for gold and silver futures contracts as the world's largest commodities exchange seeks to mitigate risks associated with heightened volatility in the precious metals market.Margins are deposits that investors in futures mark...Reuters
Fri, Feb 6
Stocks
The $1.4 Trillion AI Infrastructure Boom: 3 Stocks to Buy This Year
Key PointsNvidia is the dominant AI chip manufacturer, and despite its considerable size, it's still growing remarkably fast and is very profitable.Micron Technology stands poised to capitalize on a potential 50% increase in the price of memory hardware this quarter alone.Dominion Energy is situated...The Motley Fool
Fri, Feb 6
Forex
EUR/USD: Downside risk persists – UOB
UOB's report, authored by Quek Ser Leang and Lee Sue Ann, suggests that the EUR/USD is facing downside risks, with potential support levels highlighted. The report indicates that a break below 1.1750 could occur, although a significant drop to 1.1725 is deemed unlikely at this time.
Fxstreet
Fri, Feb 6
Commodities
TABLE-North Sea gas maintenance schedule: Adds Hatfield outage
Feb 6 (Reuters) - The following is a schedule of maintenance work on gas infrastructure, mainly in the North Sea.The table is arranged by outage start date.Volumes are in standard million cubic metres per day (mcm/d) or gigawatt-hours per day (GWh/d) unless otherwise indicated.OPERATORLOCATIONOUTAGE...Reuters
Fri, Feb 6
Stocks
Better 52-Week-Low Buy: Bitcoin or the iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF?
Key PointsBitcoin can be especially volatile when liquidity is constrained. Buying Bitcoin requires a long-term mindset.Bitcoin ETFs can be especially effective in tax-advantaged retirement accounts. 10 stocks we like better than iShares Bitcoin Trust › Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) and the iShares Bitcoin ...The Motley Fool
Fri, Feb 6
Cryptocurrencies
Bitcoin Crash Exposes Colossal Corporate Losses — Here’s Who’s Most Impacted
The latest downturn in Bitcoin (BTC) has begun to weigh heavily on publicly listed companies that built their balance sheets around the market’s leading cryptocurrency. On Thursday, Bitcoin hovered near the $65,000 level, continuing the sharp decline that began last October. This has impacted equity...NewsBTC
Fri, Feb 6
Cryptocurrencies
Mass Liquidations Continue: $860M Lost as Bitcoin and Ethereum Break Key Levels
A fresh wave of selling has rippled through the market, pushing Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) below closely watched price levels and triggering another round of large-scale liquidations. Related Reading: South Korean Authorities Question Crypto Exchange Executives Over Lawmaker’s ‘Favoritism’ Con...Bitcoinist
Fri, Feb 6
Commodities
ROI-China tightens clean tech grip with growing EV export reach: Maguire
By Gavin Maguire LITTLETON, Colorado, Feb 6 (Reuters) - China's unmatched status as the global leader in clean energy technologies is perhaps best underscored by the massive reach of its EV exports, which hit nearly $70 billion in 2025 and spanned well over 150 countries and territories. The ...Reuters
Fri, Feb 6
