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US economic calendar today: No jobs report, but consumer sentiment and Fed events loom as stocks slide

US economic calendar today: No jobs report, but consumer sentiment and Fed events loom as stocks slide

SPDR S&P 500 ETF fell 1.2% and QQQ dropped 1.4% in premarket trading Friday as the January U.S. jobs report was delayed by a government shutdown. The Bureau of Labor Statistics rescheduled the report for Feb. 11. Announced layoffs surged 205% in January, according to Challenger, Gray & Christmas. Amazon shares slid 15% after projecting higher capital spending.
6 February 2026
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XRP price swings between $1.13 and $1.38 as crypto volatility bites again

XRP price swings between $1.13 and $1.38 as crypto volatility bites again

XRP fell 1.6% to $1.35 Friday after swinging between $1.13 and $1.38 in 24 hours, with about $70 million in futures liquidated, CoinGlass said. Bitcoin rebounded from a 16-month low near $60,000, easing pressure on major tokens. Market volatility followed a tech-driven selloff and continued unwinding of leveraged crypto positions. Traders are watching upcoming U.S. jobs data for further market direction.
6 February 2026
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Silver price today rebounds toward $74 as CME margin hike and China fund chaos rattle markets

Silver price today rebounds toward $74 as CME margin hike and China fund chaos rattle markets

Spot silver jumped 4.9% to $74.32 an ounce by 1103 GMT Friday after swinging between $63.98 and $75.44. CME raised margin requirements for COMEX silver futures to 18% from 15%, effective after Friday’s close. The U.S. dollar held near two-week highs as investors cut risk positions following sharp declines in stocks, crypto, and metals. China’s UBS SDIC Silver Futures fund hit its 10% daily limit down, now over 40% off its January peak.
6 February 2026
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U.S. stock market today: Dow futures up after tech rout, but AI capex worries won’t quit

U.S. stock market today: Dow futures up after tech rout, but AI capex worries won’t quit

U.S. stock futures rose early Friday after a sharp tech selloff, with S&P 500 futures up 0.3% and Nasdaq 100 futures gaining 0.35% by 5:11 a.m. ET. Amazon dropped about 8% premarket as investors reacted to major AI spending plans from cloud giants. The S&P 500 fell 1.23% Thursday after Alphabet announced up to $185 billion in 2026 capital spending. Traders await Fed comments and delayed jobs and inflation data next week.
6 February 2026
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Natural gas price today: Henry Hub steadies after record storage draw as weather swings rule the tape

Natural gas price today: Henry Hub steadies after record storage draw as weather swings rule the tape

U.S. natural gas inventories fell by a record 360 billion cubic feet for the week ending Jan. 30, the Energy Information Administration said Friday. Futures hovered near $3.50 per mmBtu as traders weighed the historic storage draw against forecasts for milder weather. The next storage report is due Feb. 12. Inventories now sit 27 Bcf below the five-year average but remain 41 Bcf above last year.
6 February 2026
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Gold price rebounds after violent selloff as traders brace for more volatility

Gold price rebounds after violent selloff as traders brace for more volatility

Spot gold rose 1.9% to $4,859.43 an ounce Friday after a sharp sell-off, as safe-haven demand returned amid U.S.-Iran tensions and falling stocks. CME Group raised margin requirements for gold and silver futures for the third time since January. India’s gold premiums dropped to $70 an ounce, while China’s edged up to $35. Gold remains down over 13.5% from its Jan. 29 record.
6 February 2026
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Dow Jones futures tick up after 600-point slide as Amazon’s $200B AI spend plan hits tech

Dow Jones futures tick up after 600-point slide as Amazon’s $200B AI spend plan hits tech

Dow futures rose 71 points, or 0.1%, in early premarket trading Friday after the index plunged 592 points Thursday, led by sharp drops in Amazon and Microsoft. Amazon shares fell 8% premarket as investors scrutinized its capital spending. U.S. jobs and inflation reports were delayed by a short government shutdown, leaving traders waiting for fresh data. Weekly jobless claims climbed to 231,000.
6 February 2026
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UK Stock Market Today: FTSE 100 Steadies Near Flat as AI Jitters Drag RELX

UK Stock Market Today: FTSE 100 Steadies Near Flat as AI Jitters Drag RELX

RELX fell 4.2% and Sage Group dropped 2.8% Friday, leading FTSE 100 decliners as AI disruption fears hit data and software stocks. The FTSE 100 was flat at 10,310.70 by 10:47 GMT. Sterling and UK bonds slid after a narrow Bank of England vote revived rate cut bets. Halifax reported UK house prices rose 0.7% in January, topping £300,000 for the first time.
6 February 2026
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NIO stock pops in premarket after profit alert flags first operating profit — what’s next

NIO stock pops in premarket after profit alert flags first operating profit — what’s next

NIO shares rose 5.3% to $4.95 in premarket U.S. trading Friday after the company flagged its first-ever quarterly adjusted operating profit for Q4 2025. Preliminary figures show adjusted profit from operations of 700 million to 1.2 billion yuan. NIO delivered 124,807 vehicles in the quarter, up 72% year-on-year. The company cautioned results are unaudited and subject to change.
6 February 2026
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Why Reddit stock is moving today: RDDT dips in premarket after earnings and a $1 billion buyback

Why Reddit stock is moving today: RDDT dips in premarket after earnings and a $1 billion buyback

Reddit shares fell 1.1% to $151.05 in Friday premarket trading after reporting fourth-quarter revenue up 70% to $726 million and ad revenue up 75% to $690 million. Daily active uniques rose 19% to 121.4 million, with diluted EPS at $1.24. The company forecast first-quarter revenue of $595–$605 million and announced a $1 billion share buyback. Shares rose 4% after-hours following the update.
6 February 2026
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Stellantis stock dives on €22.2 billion EV reset as dividend gets pulled — what STLA investors watch next

Stellantis stock dives on €22.2 billion EV reset as dividend gets pulled — what STLA investors watch next

Stellantis shares fell as much as 24% in Milan after the company announced €22.2 billion in charges tied to scaling back its electric vehicle plans. The automaker warned of a €19–€21 billion net loss for the second half and said it will skip its 2026 dividend. Trading was briefly halted after the drop. A management call is set for later Friday, with full-year results due Feb. 26.
6 February 2026
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Roblox stock jumps in premarket after 2026 bookin—gs outlook tops estimates — what to watch at the open

Roblox stock jumps in premarket after 2026 bookin—gs outlook tops estimates — what to watch at the open

Roblox shares surged 15.3% to $69.84 in premarket trading Friday after the company projected 2026 bookings of $8.28 billion to $8.55 billion, topping Wall Street estimates. The company expects 2026 free cash flow up to $1.82 billion and revenue between $6.02 billion and $6.29 billion, but still forecasts a net loss. Roblox will end annual guidance after 2026, shifting to quarterly updates.
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