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Natural gas prices plunge 19% as warmer forecasts flip the trade; UNG, producers slide

Natural gas prices plunge 19% as warmer forecasts flip the trade; UNG, producers slide

New York, February 2, 2026, 10:31 — Regular session U.S. natural gas futures dropped almost 19% on Monday, erasing gains fueled by weather forecasts and pulling down gas-related funds and producer stocks in early trading. The March contract, the most active, fell 80.7 cents to $3.547 per million British thermal units, the standard measure for gas trading.
2 February 2026
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Silver price whipsaws after CME margin hike; SLV slides as traders brace for Friday jobs data

Silver price whipsaws after CME margin hike; SLV slides as traders brace for Friday jobs data

London, Feb 2, 2026, 15:11 GMT — Regular session The silver price slid again on Monday, with spot silver down 3.3% at $81.75 an ounce by 1148 GMT after earlier falling as much as 15%, leaving it about 32% below last week’s record. Spot gold was down 3% at $4,718.35, and CME Group said it would raise margin requirements — the cash traders must post to hold futures contracts — after the market closes on Monday. John Meyer of SP Angel said gold and silver were on a “rollercoaster ride”, while Michael Hsueh at Deutsche Bank said “the conditions do not appear primed for a sustained reversal”.
2 February 2026
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Gold price tumbles again on CME margin hike; traders brace for U.S. payrolls

Gold price tumbles again on CME margin hike; traders brace for U.S. payrolls

New York, Feb 2, 2026, 10:11 EST — Regular session Gold prices plunged further on Monday, with spot bullion falling 3% to $4,718.35 an ounce by 9:10 a.m. ET, after an earlier drop of nearly 10%. U.S. April gold futures held steady around $4,740.90, leaving the metal about $900 below its Jan. 29 record high of $5,594.82 following a steep 9.8% fall on Friday. The selloff accelerated after CME Group raised margin requirements for precious-metals futures and the dollar strengthened on news that President Donald Trump nominated Kevin Warsh to head the Federal Reserve.
2 February 2026
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Peakstone Realty Trust stock jumps 33% on Brookfield Asset Management’s $21-a-share buyout offer

Peakstone Realty Trust stock jumps 33% on Brookfield Asset Management’s $21-a-share buyout offer

New York, February 2, 2026, 10:11 a.m. ET — Regular session Shares of Peakstone Realty Trust surged roughly 33% to $20.72 Monday morning following an announcement that Brookfield Asset Management plans to acquire the industrial REIT for $21 per share in cash. The deal puts Peakstone’s enterprise value at about $1.2 billion, factoring in both debt and equity. Brookfield’s stock showed little movement on the news.
2 February 2026
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  • Trump says economy 'soaring' as stocks hit records, credits tax cuts
    July 4, 2026, 4:40 AM EDT. President Donald Trump said the US economy is 'soaring' with the S&P 500, Nasdaq, and Dow Jones Industrial Average all posting record highs. Trump pointed to his tax cuts, higher exports, and a shrinking trade deficit as reasons for the market rally. He said stronger 401(k) balances and more investment have led to more factories and jobs. In remarks before the US 250th Independence Day, Trump called it a 'Golden Age' for the economy and talked up rising wages, new plants, and jobs. He said this quarter is the strongest since his last term and predicts his policies will top his earlier results.
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