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.

Bitcoin slides to 10-month low near $74,500 as silver rout hits risk assets

Bitcoin slides to 10-month low near $74,500 as silver rout hits risk assets

Bitcoin fell to a 10-month low in Asia on Monday, dropping as much as 2.5% to $74,541 after a weekend selloff. Gold plunged up to 7.5% and silver 14.2%, triggering margin hikes and forced liquidations across markets. CME Group raised margin requirements as volatility surged. Traders cited Kevin Warsh’s nomination as Fed chair and liquidity concerns for fueling the rout.
2 February 2026
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MCX silver price hits lower circuit again; gold under ₹1.45 lakh as Budget 2026 ripples through markets

MCX silver price hits lower circuit again; gold under ₹1.45 lakh as Budget 2026 ripples through markets

Silver futures on MCX hit a 9% lower circuit at ₹2,41,744 per kg Monday, down 42% from last week’s peak. Gold April futures dropped over 5% to ₹1,40,001 per 10 grams. Gold and silver ETFs on BSE tumbled up to 20% before rebounding. The exchange raised margin requirements for both metals after sharp price swings.
2 February 2026
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Bitcoin price slides near $75,000 as Donald Trump taps Kevin Warsh for Fed chair

Bitcoin price slides near $75,000 as Donald Trump taps Kevin Warsh for Fed chair

Bitcoin fell about 4% to $75,441, its lowest since mid-2025, while ether dropped nearly 10% to $2,191. Warsh’s nomination as U.S. central bank chief boosted the dollar and triggered a broad selloff in risk assets, including crypto and precious metals. Thin liquidity amplified price swings. Analysts flagged Bitcoin’s approach to the $73,000 support level as sentiment turned cautious.
2 February 2026
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Woolworths share price barely budges after $300m property sale report — what ASX:WOW investors watch next

Woolworths share price barely budges after $300m property sale report — what ASX:WOW investors watch next

Woolworths shares slipped 0.1% to A$30.91 after reports of a possible A$300 million sale of shopping-centre assets to Forest Endeavour, linked to Shayher Group. The S&P/ASX 200 fell 1% as investors awaited Tuesday’s Reserve Bank of Australia decision. Woolworths is reviewing which assets could be sold over the next year. The company reports earnings Feb. 25.
2 February 2026
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Ramelius Resources (ASX:RMS) share price slides 6.6% as bullion rout hits gold miners

Ramelius Resources (ASX:RMS) share price slides 6.6% as bullion rout hits gold miners

Ramelius Resources shares fell 6.57% to A$4.41 Monday as gold miners slumped on falling bullion prices and higher CME margin requirements. The S&P/ASX 200 dropped nearly 1%, led by losses in materials. Ramelius reported December quarter gold output of 45,610 ounces at an AISC of A$1,977/oz and flagged a A$250 million buyback. Traders await Tuesday’s Reserve Bank of Australia rate decision.
2 February 2026
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Macquarie Group share price slips as new director filing lands, RBA decision looms

Macquarie Group share price slips as new director filing lands, RBA decision looms

Macquarie Group shares slipped 0.19% to A$211.77 Monday, trading between A$210.35 and A$214.48. Newly appointed director William Vereker held no Macquarie securities at the time of his appointment, according to an ASX filing. Traders are focused on Tuesday’s Reserve Bank of Australia rate decision and Macquarie’s operational briefing next week.
2 February 2026
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Lynas Rare Earths share price: LYC ends lower as pricing signals turn, policy talks loom

Lynas Rare Earths share price: LYC ends lower as pricing signals turn, policy talks loom

Lynas Rare Earths shares fell 0.9% to A$14.77 as the S&P/ASX 200 dropped nearly 1% Monday. Chinese suppliers raised offer prices for key rare-earth oxides, while investors watched for policy signals ahead of a Washington meeting on critical minerals. Lynas had no new filings; its next earnings report is due March 4.
2 February 2026
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Woodside Energy share price slides after oil tumbles; what to watch before Feb 24 results

Woodside Energy share price slides after oil tumbles; what to watch before Feb 24 results

Woodside Energy shares fell 1.8% to A$24.91 after Brent crude dropped 4.8% to $66.02 a barrel and WTI slid nearly 5% to $61.98, following signals of easing U.S.-Iran tensions and steady OPEC+ output. Investors await the 2025 annual report on Feb. 24, as the company prepares for a major Pluto LNG shutdown in Q2 and eyes 2026 production guidance.
2 February 2026
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Sandfire Resources share price slides 3.9% as metals rout deepens — what to watch next for ASX:SFR

Sandfire Resources share price slides 3.9% as metals rout deepens — what to watch next for ASX:SFR

Sandfire Resources shares fell 3.9% to A$19.07 on Monday, tracking a sharp sell-off in copper and other metals. The drop comes ahead of a Feb. 6 shareholder vote on the Kalkaroo deal and half-year results due Feb. 19. Copper prices slid roughly 5% on Feb. 2, while gold and silver plunged up to 7.5% and 14.2%, respectively. The S&P/ASX 200 closed about 1% lower, led by declines in mining stocks.
2 February 2026
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NAB share price slips after ASX ends 1% lower; RBA decision now the next test

NAB share price slips after ASX ends 1% lower; RBA decision now the next test

National Australia Bank fell 0.9% to A$42.96 as the S&P/ASX 200 dropped 1% Monday, led by declines in miners and gold stocks. Markets price a 75% chance the Reserve Bank of Australia will raise rates to 3.85% at Tuesday’s meeting. The Australian dollar hit a one-week low amid metals weakness and Fed uncertainty. NAB’s first-quarter trading update is due February 18.
2 February 2026
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Stock Market Today

Meta stock faces an AI split: ad gains vs a $135 billion bill

Meta stock faces an AI split: ad gains vs a $135 billion bill

7 February 2026
Meta shares dropped 1.3% to $661.46 on Friday after the company projected 2026 capital spending of up to $135 billion, raising investor concerns over cash flow. Meta reported Q4 revenue of $59.89 billion, up 24% year-over-year, with ad impressions rising 18%. Analysts remain divided on whether AI-driven ad gains can offset the steep spending ramp.
IAG share price jumps toward a 52-week peak — what to watch before London reopens

IAG share price jumps toward a 52-week peak — what to watch before London reopens

7 February 2026
IAG shares rose 4.33% to 438.50 pence Friday, near their 52-week high, ahead of full-year results due later this month. The company reported 162,073,135 treasury shares and total voting rights of 4,565,128,012. Brent crude fell 2.2% Thursday to $67.93 a barrel. South Europe Ground Services logged 712,340 operations in 2025 and seeks approval to operate in Portugal.
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