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Chaos in Markets – North American session Market wrap for February 5

Chaos in Markets – North American session Market wrap for February 5

Today is a bloodbath for global markets. Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies are taking center stage in the selloff, with BTC plunging 10% to $63,000 and altcoins suffering even steeper losses of 20% or more. The technology sector looks increasingly fragile, with price action bearing a haunting resemblance to the 2021 decline that sidelined the Nasdaq for […]

CME raises margins on Comex gold (again)

CME raises margins on Comex gold (again)

Analysts say gold’s recent correction does not signal a shift in fundamentals. Central bank buying, safe-haven demand and real-rate dynamics remain supportive, though near-term prices may stay volatile as markets react to data, policy and the dollar. investingLive Exclusive 2m ago Source link

I welcome the nomination of Kevin Warsh

I welcome the nomination of Kevin Warsh

Bank of Canada (BoC) Governor Tiff Macklem said that he welcomes the nomination of Kevin Warsh as Fed chair. In a speech at the Empire Club in Toronto on Thursday. He addedthat he knows Warsh has deep knowledge of financial markets and the international monetary system, and is looking forward to working with him. Key

Another red wave – Dow Jones & Nasdaq higher timeframe Outlook

Another red wave – Dow Jones & Nasdaq higher timeframe Outlook

Stock Benchmarks now all drag lower after the past few sessions of divergence With recent tech sector outflows, risk-assets are taking a hit Exploring High Timeframe Technical Levels for the Dow Jones and Nasdaq. Risk assets are not enjoying their 2026 resolutions. Kevin Warsh’s impact on markets remains unclear, but the immediate price action since

Oil Snaps Two-Day Advance | Forex News 2026.02.05 (en)

Oil Snaps Two-Day Advance | Forex News 2026.02.05 (en)

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Bitcoin falls below ,000, down more than 7% on the day

Bitcoin falls below $67,000, down more than 7% on the day

Bitcoin is at the worst levels in 15 months as it breaks below $67K for the first time since October 2024. It’s part of a swan dive since $90K on January 28. That’s a harsh fall in a very short period of time. Since October 6 when Bitcoin hit $126K, it’s down 48% in the

​​​Major cryptocurrencies hit by sharp 2026 sell-off

​​​Major cryptocurrencies hit by sharp 2026 sell-off

​​​Major cryptocurrencies suffer sharp sell-off as Bitcoin, Ether and BNB face pressure ​Since the beginning of 2026, Bitcoin, Ether and Binance Coin (BNB) have faced heightened volatility, with a sharp sell-off underscoring how even the largest cryptocurrencies remain sensitive to market pressures, leveraged positioning and shifts in investor sentiment. ​Long-term narratives versus short-term dynamics ​While each asset

BoE Dovish Tilt Knocks Sterling; Tech Rout Continues

BoE Dovish Tilt Knocks Sterling; Tech Rout Continues

Sterling weakened sharply after the dovish read-through from the BoE’s rate hold. Although Bank Rate remained at 3.75%, the narrow 5–4 vote surprised markets and brought forward expectations for another cut. The close split highlighted a policy committee on a knife edge. With nearly half the MPC already favoring easing, investors quickly began to price

Italy Retail Sales Fall 0.8% In December

Italy Retail Sales Fall 0.8% In December

Italy’s retail sales decreased for the first time in three months in December, the statistical office ISTAT reported Thursday. The sales value declined unexpectedly by 0.8 percent on a monthly basis in December, reversing a 0.5 percent stable increase in November. Meanwhile, economists had expected a 0.4 percent growth. The retail sale value of food

I won’t endorse 3.25% as the terminal rate

I won’t endorse 3.25% as the terminal rate

Governor Andrew Bailey took questions from reporters, offering markets a clearer sense of how the central bank was thinking. His remarks followed the widely expected decision to keep the policy rate on hold at 3.75%. BoE Bailey press conference highlights Disinflation is on track and is running ahead of the schedule expected in November. Recent

Market-makers seek answers about CME’s cloud move

Market-makers seek answers about CME’s cloud move

More than four years after CME announced plans to migrate its technology systems to Google Cloud, market-makers say they are still not getting the information they need to prepare for the move. The biggest question for some is whether the new matching engine will process trades deterministically, in the order they were submitted. “There’s a

UK assets fall as AI doubts spread

UK assets fall as AI doubts spread

​​​UK markets under pressure as political risk builds ​The FTSE 100 fell around 0.4% as United Kingdom (UK) assets came under renewed pressure. Sterling weakened 0.3% towards $1.36, making it the worst-performing G10 currency on the day. Political uncertainty and a cautious global backdrop weighed on sentiment ahead of the Bank of England (BoE) decision. ​Gilt yields

Rupiah Softens After GDP Data

Rupiah Softens After GDP Data

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Technical Analysis of US Crude, XAUUSD and EURUSD for Today (February 5, 2026)

Technical Analysis of US Crude, XAUUSD and EURUSD for Today (February 5, 2026)

2026.02.05 2026.02.05 Short-Term Analysis for Oil, Gold, and EURUSD for 05.02.2026 Alex Rodionovhttps://www.litefinance.org/blog/authors/alex-rodionov/ Welcome, my fellow traders! I have prepared a price forecast for the USCrude, XAUUSD, and EURUSD using a combination of the margin zones method and technical analysis. Based on the market analysis, I suggest entry signals for intraday traders. Yesterday, oil prices

Deepening AI Anxiety Hits Sentiment; ECB and BoE in Focus

Deepening AI Anxiety Hits Sentiment; ECB and BoE in Focus

Risk-off sentiment intensified in US tech sector overnight, with another down day in the NASDAQ. The move reflected growing unease rather than a single catalyst, as investors continue to reassess the implications of artificial intelligence for earnings, valuations, and capital discipline. That weakness carried into Asia, where Japanese and Korean equities saw steep declines. So

Bitcoin teeters towards ,000 mark as the selloff intensifies

Bitcoin teeters towards $70,000 mark as the selloff intensifies

It’s rough out there for cryptocurrencies as the drop this week is made to look worse on the charts. Bitcoin already broke below its 100-week moving average last week, the first time that has happened since 2023. And adding insult to injury yesterday is when the selloff also took out key support from the March

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