Today: 7 February 2026
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Shan Ahmed Khan

As a journalist focused on finance and the stock market, he delivers fast, reliable, and easy-to-understand coverage of market news.

Mortgage rates today: 30-year fixed ticks up as yields rise, homebuilder stocks slip

Mortgage rates today: 30-year fixed ticks up as yields rise, homebuilder stocks slip

U.S. mortgage rates rose Tuesday, with the average 30-year fixed rate up 17 basis points to 6.13% APR, according to NerdWallet. The 10-year Treasury yield hit a four-month high at 4.265%. Homebuilder stocks fell before the bell, with D.R. Horton down 3.2% and Lennar off nearly 3%. S&P 500 futures dropped 1.61% amid tariff concerns and the Greenland dispute.
20 January 2026
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AI stocks wobble before the bell as Trump’s Greenland tariff threat rattles markets

AI stocks wobble before the bell as Trump’s Greenland tariff threat rattles markets

U.S. AI stocks were mixed premarket Tuesday as futures hit one-month lows after President Trump threatened new tariffs on Europe over Greenland. Nvidia slipped 0.5%, Alphabet fell 0.9%, while Super Micro surged 11%. The IMF forecast 3.3% global growth in 2026 but warned of trade risks. Nvidia faced scrutiny over China export rules, and OpenAI reported annualized revenue topping $20 billion.
20 January 2026
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Bitcoin price today: BTC slips below $92,000 as tariff jitters sap risk appetite

Bitcoin price today: BTC slips below $92,000 as tariff jitters sap risk appetite

Bitcoin fell about 2% to $91,247 Tuesday after dropping to $90,642, tracking losses across global markets as President Trump threatened new tariffs tied to U.S. efforts to buy Greenland. European stocks slid, the dollar weakened, and gold hit new highs. Net inflows into U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs reached $1.4 billion over four days, despite a sharp outflow on Jan. 16.
20 January 2026
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XRP price today: Token dips below $2 as liquidation selling meets tariff jitters

XRP price today: Token dips below $2 as liquidation selling meets tariff jitters

XRP fell below $2 to $1.93 early Tuesday, down about 2% in 24 hours, with trading volume near $3 billion, CoinMarketCap data showed. The drop followed renewed U.S. tariff threats and a liquidation cascade that forced prices lower. Bitcoin and ether also declined. XRP remains under regulatory scrutiny after the SEC closed its case against Ripple Labs in August, imposing a $125 million fine.
20 January 2026
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Oil prices hold near $60 as Greenland tariff threats rattle demand mood, China data cushions fall

Oil prices hold near $60 as Greenland tariff threats rattle demand mood, China data cushions fall

Brent crude slipped to $63.83 a barrel and WTI fell to $58.95 as traders reacted to new U.S. tariff threats on Europe tied to Greenland. China’s stronger-than-expected growth data and an IMF global outlook upgrade helped steady prices. The dollar index dropped to its lowest since Jan. 12, supporting commodities. Trump’s tariff plan targets several European countries, with rates set to rise if no Greenland deal is reached.
20 January 2026
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Natural gas price jumps more than 20% as Arctic cold heads for U.S. — what to watch next

Natural gas price jumps more than 20% as Arctic cold heads for U.S. — what to watch next

U.S. natural gas futures soared over 20% Tuesday, with the front-month Henry Hub contract closing at $3.792 per mmBtu, as forecasts warned of Arctic air and a major winter storm in the Midwest and Northeast. The U.S. Weather Prediction Center expects temperatures 15 to 25 degrees below average. Traders are watching Thursday’s EIA storage report for signs of increased withdrawals. U.S. gas storage remains 106 Bcf above the five-year average.
20 January 2026
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Bitcoin slides, but crypto presales say they’re raising millions — here’s what’s being pitched

Bitcoin slides, but crypto presales say they’re raising millions — here’s what’s being pitched

Bitcoin fell below $92,000 Tuesday as tariff fears rattled risk assets and shifted market sentiment defensive. Crypto presales continued to draw capital, with Bitcoin Hyper raising over $30.8 million and Maxi Doge $4.5 million, despite the broader downturn. BlockDAG’s presale reportedly topped $440 million ahead of its Jan. 26 deadline. Promoters highlighted AI-branded tokens and tokenized private market access.
20 January 2026
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Bitcoin price drops below $92,000 on Trump Greenland tariff threat as crypto selloff wipes $100 billion

Bitcoin price drops below $92,000 on Trump Greenland tariff threat as crypto selloff wipes $100 billion

Bitcoin fell as much as 3.6% in Asian trading Monday, dropping below $92,000 after President Trump threatened tariffs on eight European countries over Greenland. The crypto selloff erased about $100 billion in market value, with $790 million in bullish bets liquidated. Ether lost 4.9% and Solana dropped 8.6%. European leaders condemned the tariff threat and considered retaliation.
20 January 2026
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Russell 2000 Hits Record as Small Caps Beat Big Tech — Why Wall Street Watches the First 10 Trading Days

Russell 2000 Hits Record as Small Caps Beat Big Tech — Why Wall Street Watches the First 10 Trading Days

The Russell 2000 hit a record close Jan. 16, outpacing the S&P 500 for 11 straight sessions and rising about 7.9% in 2026. Money has shifted out of big-tech ETFs, with the Roundhill Magnificent Seven ETF down 1.6% in January, while the Invesco Equal Weight S&P 500 ETF gained 3.9%. Basic materials lead U.S. sectors, up 9.05% this year, as tech slipped 0.40%.
20 January 2026
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Silver price today: Spot silver steadies near $95 as tariff headlines jolt markets

Silver price today: Spot silver steadies near $95 as tariff headlines jolt markets

Spot silver climbed 1.05% to $95.36 an ounce in early New York trading Tuesday, near record highs, as renewed U.S. tariff threats over Greenland drove investors into havens. Gold also hit a record $4,731.34. The dollar index fell 0.6% to 98.485, while U.S. Treasury yields reached a four-month peak. Markets are watching Wednesday’s Supreme Court hearing on the Fed for further direction.
20 January 2026
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Gold price breaks $4,700 record as Trump’s Greenland tariff threat drives safety bid

Gold price breaks $4,700 record as Trump’s Greenland tariff threat drives safety bid

Gold surged past $4,700 an ounce Tuesday, hitting a record $4,731.34 as investors responded to new U.S. tariff threats on Europe. The dollar fell for a second day, while European stocks slipped and U.S. Treasury yields reached a four-month high. EU leaders plan an emergency summit Thursday to discuss retaliation. Traders increased hedging ahead of the February tariff deadline.
20 January 2026
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Stock Market Today

Nvidia stock jumps nearly 8% as Big Tech AI spending bets lift chipmakers and Dow tops 50,000

Nvidia stock jumps nearly 8% as Big Tech AI spending bets lift chipmakers and Dow tops 50,000

7 February 2026
Nvidia surged 7.8% Friday, leading a chip stock rally that pushed the Dow above 50,000 for the first time. The PHLX semiconductor index gained 5.7% as Advanced Micro Devices rose 8.3% and Broadcom 7.1%. Amazon fell 5.6% after projecting $200 billion in 2026 capital spending. Investors weighed a $600 billion AI infrastructure outlay against sharp losses in software shares.
Glencore share price steadies after Rio Tinto walks away — what to watch next week

Glencore share price steadies after Rio Tinto walks away — what to watch next week

7 February 2026
Glencore shares closed up 0.6% at 478.1 pence Friday, rebounding after a 7% drop following the collapse of merger talks with Rio Tinto. The company is expected to announce the sale of its Kazzinc stake soon and has signed a non-binding agreement with Orion for a potential $9 billion deal in the DRC. Investors await Glencore’s full-year results on Feb. 18 for further guidance.
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