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ASX:CBA 2 February 2026 - 10 February 2026

Australia stock market today: ASX 200 jumps nearly 2% as tech rebounds; Pepper Money spikes on bid

Australia stock market today: ASX 200 jumps nearly 2% as tech rebounds; Pepper Money spikes on bid

The S&P/ASX 200 jumped 1.85% to 8,870.1 on Monday, erasing much of Friday’s losses as tech and real estate stocks led gains. Car Group surged 9.9% after strong results, while Pepper Money soared on a takeover bid. Australian household spending fell 0.4% in December. Traders now await major bank earnings and key U.S. economic data this week.
9 February 2026
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CBA share price: Commonwealth Bank stock steadies after ASX selloff as earnings loom

CBA share price: Commonwealth Bank stock steadies after ASX selloff as earnings loom

Commonwealth Bank of Australia closed Friday down 0.23% at A$158.91, outperforming a 2.03% drop in the S&P/ASX 200. Investors await CBA’s half-year results on Feb. 11 and commentary from CEO Matt Comyn. The Reserve Bank’s recent cash-rate hike to 3.85% and upcoming mortgage repricing are in focus. CBA flagged A$68 million in provisions and A$53 million in non-recurring income items.
8 February 2026
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Commonwealth Bank share price near A$159 as CBA earnings, dividend week looms after ASX rout

Commonwealth Bank share price near A$159 as CBA earnings, dividend week looms after ASX rout

Commonwealth Bank of Australia shares closed at A$158.91, down 0.23% Friday, as the S&P/ASX 200 fell 2.03% and nearly A$70 billion was wiped from the market. The bank reports half-year results and an interim dividend on Feb. 11, with shares going ex-dividend Feb. 18. CBA flagged a A$68 million provision linked to ASIC’s Better Banking review. The RBA raised rates to 3.85% on Feb. 3, with CBA passing on the increase from Feb. 13.
7 February 2026
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Commonwealth Bank share price slides again as banks drag ASX; the next big dates for CBA stock

CBA shares pop after $68m ASIC provision—here’s what markets are watching before Feb 11

Commonwealth Bank shares rose 1.4% to A$159.28 after it disclosed a A$68 million pre-tax provision tied to an ASIC review and A$53 million in non-recurring income items. The update comes ahead of CBA’s half-year results and interim dividend announcement on Feb. 11, as investors weigh the impact of the Reserve Bank’s latest rate hike on mortgage costs.
5 February 2026
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NAB share price jumps 2% after RBA hike — what traders watch next

NAB share price jumps 2% after RBA hike — what traders watch next

National Australia Bank shares rose 2.1% to A$43.93 Wednesday after the Reserve Bank of Australia lifted its cash rate by 25 basis points to 3.85%. Major banks, including NAB, announced matching increases to variable mortgage rates, their first such move in two years. Investors await the RBA’s meeting minutes on Feb. 17 and NAB’s trading update on Feb. 18.
4 February 2026
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Gold price snaps back 5% after two-day crash; CME margin shock keeps traders edgy

Gold price snaps back 5% after two-day crash; CME margin shock keeps traders edgy

Spot gold surged 5.2% Tuesday to $4,906.82 an ounce, while U.S. April futures closed up 6.1% at $4,935 after steep losses. The rebound followed forced selling tied to higher margin requirements and a Fed leadership change. Analysts now watch for the delayed U.S. jobs report and physical demand trends. Trump signed a bill to end the government shutdown, but uncertainty over data timing persists.
3 February 2026
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Gold and silver price forecast 2026: banks stick with $6,000 gold as silver re-prices lower

Gold and silver price forecast 2026: banks stick with $6,000 gold as silver re-prices lower

Spot gold jumped 5.3% to $4,913.59 an ounce and silver surged 9% to $86.60 on Tuesday, rebounding after last week’s heavy losses. The U.S. January jobs report will not be released Friday due to a partial government shutdown. CME raised margin requirements, intensifying forced selling Monday. Banks kept 2026 gold forecasts above $6,000 an ounce despite recent volatility.
3 February 2026
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Australia stock market today: ASX 200 jumps as RBA hikes rates and miners rebound

Australia stock market today: ASX 200 jumps as RBA hikes rates and miners rebound

The S&P/ASX 200 closed up 0.89% at 8,857.10 after the Reserve Bank of Australia raised its cash rate to 3.85%, the first hike in two years. Miners, tech, and banks led gains as investors adjusted to the new rate outlook. Major banks will lift variable home-loan rates by 25 basis points by mid-February. The index traded between 8,778.60 and 8,896.60 during the session.
3 February 2026
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Gold price today: Bullion slides as Warsh Fed pick and CME margin hike hit leveraged bets

Gold price today: Bullion slides as Warsh Fed pick and CME margin hike hit leveraged bets

Spot gold dropped 3.8% to about $4,679 an ounce in New York, falling as much as $900 from last week’s record highs. CME Group will raise margin requirements for gold futures after the close, increasing cash demands on traders. The sell-off accelerated after President Trump nominated Kevin Warsh to lead the Federal Reserve. Markets now await U.S. jobs data on Feb. 6.
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

Spot gold fell 3% to $4,718.35 an ounce Monday, deepening losses after CME Group raised margin requirements and the dollar surged on President Trump’s nomination of Kevin Warsh as Fed chair. U.S. gold futures stayed near $4,740.90, about $900 below last week’s record. Spot silver dropped 3.3% to $81.75. CME’s higher margins for gold and silver futures take effect after Monday’s close.
2 February 2026
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Silver price slides again as margin hikes bite; Warsh Fed pick keeps metals on back foot

Silver price slides again as margin hikes bite; Warsh Fed pick keeps metals on back foot

Spot silver fell 3.4% to $81.65 an ounce by 1008 GMT Monday, extending losses after a record 27% plunge Friday. CME hiked margin requirements, forcing traders to liquidate positions as the dollar strengthened. Silver has dropped about a third since last week’s all-time high. The market is bracing for more volatility ahead of Friday’s U.S. jobs report.
2 February 2026
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Gold price slides again as CME margin hikes spur forced selling, Warsh Fed pick boosts dollar

Gold price slides again as CME margin hikes spur forced selling, Warsh Fed pick boosts dollar

Gold fell 3.2% to $4,708.19 an ounce by 1008 GMT Monday, extending a sharp decline after last week’s record high. Margin hikes and a stronger dollar triggered heavy selling, with spot silver down 3.4% and U.S. gold futures off 0.3%. Commodities and stocks also dropped after President Trump named Kevin Warsh as the next Fed chair. Gold has lost about $900 since Jan. 29.
2 February 2026
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Bitcoin drops below $80,000 as ChatGPT and Grok spit out 2026 crypto picks

Bitcoin drops below $80,000 as ChatGPT and Grok spit out 2026 crypto picks

Bitcoin fell 6.5% to $78,719 Saturday, dropping below $80,000 after President Trump named Kevin Warsh as the next Fed chair, fueling fears of tighter liquidity. Liquidations topped $2 billion, and U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs saw $1.6 billion in net outflows in January. Gold and silver prices also declined. Retail sites and press releases continued touting both major and lesser-known cryptocurrencies.
2 February 2026
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Gold price drops ₹9,050 in India as silver sinks ₹20,000 — JP Morgan still bets on $6,300 gold

Gold price drops ₹9,050 in India as silver sinks ₹20,000 — JP Morgan still bets on $6,300 gold

Gold prices in India fell Rs 9,050 to Rs 151,530 per 10 grams Monday, while silver dropped Rs 20,000 to Rs 300,000 per kg after a global selloff. CME raised trading margins as volatility surged. JP Morgan projected gold could reach $6,300 an ounce by year-end, despite spot prices dropping to $4,677. India’s Economic Survey expects strong gold demand to continue through 2026.
2 February 2026
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Stock Market Today

  • Sensex nudges up as oil prices drop and rupee strengthens
    May 21, 2026, 3:46 AM EDT. Indian shares edged higher on Thursday, with the BSE Sensex up 0.20% and the Nifty 50 gaining 0.30%. The rise followed a decline in Brent crude oil prices, which dipped 5.6% near $106 a barrel, and a rebound in the rupee supported by Reserve Bank of India dollar sales. Despite early gains fading, investor sentiment improved amid easing inflation pressures and stabilizing currency. Key earnings influenced moves, with Apollo Hospitals posting a 36% profit increase and Lenskart Solutions reporting 46% revenue growth. Caution persisted over Ola Electric due to a 5% revenue decline. Market momentum depends on crude oil trends and rupee stability as investors balance earnings strength against macroeconomic challenges like high U.S. bond yields.

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Fed Officials Float Rate Hikes Again as Cut Hopes Wobble

Fed Officials Float Rate Hikes Again as Cut Hopes Wobble

21 May 2026
Federal Reserve minutes released Wednesday showed most officials see possible rate hikes if inflation remains above 2%. Markets and economists have pushed back expectations for rate cuts, with some now anticipating increases. The Fed’s benchmark rate held at 3.50% to 3.75% in April. The next FOMC meeting is set for June 16-17.
Treasury yields close in on 2007 highs, Wall Street takes note

Treasury yields close in on 2007 highs, Wall Street takes note

21 May 2026
The 30-year U.S. Treasury yield reached 5.128% early Thursday, near its highest level since 2007, with the 10-year at 4.593%. Treasury data showed the 30-year par yield at 5.11% Wednesday, down from 5.18% Tuesday. The average 30-year fixed U.S. mortgage rate rose to 6.56%, the highest in seven weeks, as mortgage applications fell 2.3%. Fed minutes showed most policymakers see more tightening if inflation stays above 2%.
Asia Chips Rally Lifts Nvidia, Samsung Shares

Asia Chips Rally Lifts Nvidia, Samsung Shares

21 May 2026
Asian stocks jumped Thursday, led by chipmakers after Nvidia forecast stronger revenue and Samsung Electronics reached a deal to avert a strike. MSCI’s Asia-Pacific index outside Japan rose 2.6%, with South Korea’s KOSPI up over 7% and Samsung shares nearly 8% higher. SK Hynix surged 11.3%. Japan’s exports climbed 14.8% in April, but its services PMI fell to 50.0, ending more than a year of growth.
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