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Economic News News 1 February 2026 - 2 February 2026

Dow Jones jumps 1% on a chip bounce as shutdown delays jobs report — what investors watch next

Dow Jones jumps 1% on a chip bounce as shutdown delays jobs report — what investors watch next

New York, Feb 2, 2026, 13:32 EST — Regular session. The Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed about 1% in midday trading on Monday, lifted by a bounce in chip and other heavyweight shares after a bruising slide in precious metals. At 12:09 p.m. ET, the Dow was up 490.04 points, or 1%, at 49,382.51; the S&P 500 added 45.73 points,…
2 February 2026
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Mastercard stock rises as jobs report gets pulled; what Wall Street watches next

Mastercard stock rises as jobs report gets pulled; what Wall Street watches next

New York, Feb 2, 2026, 12:47 PM EST — Regular session Mastercard shares gained $10.57, or 2.0%, to trade at $549.36 by midday Monday, after fluctuating between $536.30 and $551.34 earlier in the session. This matters since card networks often act as a swift barometer for spending, particularly travel, during times of economic uncertainty. When data gets murky, these stocks…
2 February 2026
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Visa stock jumps 3% in regular U.S. session as Dow gets a lift and jobs data looms

Visa stock jumps 3% in regular U.S. session as Dow gets a lift and jobs data looms

New York, Feb 2, 2026, 11:32 AM EST — Regular session Visa Inc shares climbed roughly 3.2% to near $332 on Monday, making the payments giant one of the best performers on the Dow during late-morning trading. (Visa) This is important since the Dow is price-weighted—meaning a bigger dollar move in one stock impacts the index more than in market-cap…
2 February 2026
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Dow Jones today: DJIA turns higher after metals shock as jobs report and Big Tech earnings loom

Dow Jones today: DJIA turns higher after metals shock as jobs report and Big Tech earnings loom

NEW YORK, Feb 2, 2026, 10:07 EST — Regular session The Dow Jones Industrial Average (.DJI) climbed roughly 160 points, or 0.3%, reaching 49,052 in early trading Monday, building on gains seen shortly after the open. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite edged up as well. (Investing) This shift is crucial as the market wrestles with a cocktail of shocks:…
2 February 2026
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Gasoline prices today: RBOB futures slide more than 4% as Iran talk cools oil — what to watch next

Gasoline prices today: RBOB futures slide more than 4% as Iran talk cools oil — what to watch next

New York, Feb 2, 2026, 06:45 EST — Premarket U.S. gasoline futures dropped over 4% in early Monday trading, pulling back alongside crude as news on Iran eased some of the risk premium in energy markets. By 6:45 a.m. EST, NYMEX RBOB gasoline for March was trading about 8.6 cents lower, near $1.86 a gallon. (Google) This shift is significant…
2 February 2026
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Bitcoin price today slips below $78,000 as Warsh Fed pick stokes liquidity jitters

Bitcoin price today slips below $78,000 as Warsh Fed pick stokes liquidity jitters

New York, Feb 2, 2026, 06:12 (EST) — Premarket Bitcoin dropped close to 1%, hitting $77,582 Monday morning after sliding to a session low of $74,609. Ether took a bigger hit, tumbling 4.6% to $2,279. Traders trimmed risk following Donald Trump’s pick of former Fed governor Kevin Warsh to lead the Federal Reserve, a move that boosted the dollar and…
2 February 2026
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Gold, silver extend historic plunge as margin calls spread after Trump’s Fed pick

Gold, silver extend historic plunge as margin calls spread after Trump’s Fed pick

LONDON, February 2, 2026, 07:20 (GMT) Gold and silver slid further on Monday after CME Group raised margin requirements for metal futures, deepening the sell-off triggered by President Donald Trump’s nomination of Kevin Warsh to head the Federal Reserve. By 0504 GMT, spot gold had dropped 3.6% to $4,686.51 an ounce, while silver plunged 6.7% to $78.96, extending its steep…
2 February 2026
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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

SINGAPORE, Feb 2, 2026, 14:28 (SGT) Bitcoin dropped to a 10-month low in Asia on Monday, slipping as much as 2.5% to $74,541 and staying under $76,000 by midday. This puts it close to its lowest point since Donald Trump’s return to office, after an almost 11% plunge in January that extended losses for a fourth consecutive month. (The Edge…
2 February 2026
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Silver price crash sets up a tense week for SLV after ICBC warning, U.S. jobs report looms

Silver price crash sets up a tense week for SLV after ICBC warning, U.S. jobs report looms

New York, Feb 1, 2026, 12:23 EST — The market has closed. Spot silver dropped to $84.63 an ounce on Jan. 30, plunging 26.9% in a single day as investors cashed in after its record rally; gold also dipped 9.1%. (Trading Economics) China’s Industrial and Commercial Bank of China warned Sunday that precious metals have seen “highly volatile” swings lately,…
1 February 2026
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Gold price crash: what to watch after Warsh Fed pick sparks a historic drop

Gold price crash: what to watch after Warsh Fed pick sparks a historic drop

New York, February 1, 2026, 12:21 EST — Market closed. Gold prices enter Monday weighed down by Friday’s sharp selloff, as investors suddenly dumped holdings following a record rally and renewed doubts over who will lead the U.S. central bank next. The shift is significant because bullion had been moving almost exclusively as a hedge—against geopolitical risks, debt concerns, and…
1 February 2026
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Dow Jones today: Warsh Fed pick and hot inflation data hang over Monday’s open

Dow Jones today: Warsh Fed pick and hot inflation data hang over Monday’s open

NEW YORK, Feb 1, 2026, 12:05 EST — Market closed Wall Street’s Dow Jones Industrial Average closed Friday down 179.09 points, or 0.4%, at 48,892.47 as traders wrestled with the implications of Donald Trump’s latest pick to head the Federal Reserve. U.S. markets will be closed on Sunday. (AP News) Trump announced he plans to nominate Kevin Warsh to replace…
1 February 2026
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Mastercard stock price: MA slips after earnings pop as Wall Street braces for jobs report and shutdown risk

Mastercard stock price: MA slips after earnings pop as Wall Street braces for jobs report and shutdown risk

NEW YORK, Feb 1, 2026, 10:50 EST — The market has closed. Shares of Mastercard Incorporated slipped 0.9% on Friday, closing at $538.79. This pullback pared some of the strong gains seen a day earlier following the company’s quarterly earnings release. The stock fluctuated between $535.23 and $543.76, with around 4.31 million shares changing hands. (Investing) The pullback is significant…
1 February 2026
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Stock Market Today

  • ASX 200 Live: Credit Corp Slumps, NRW Secures Major Contracts, CBA Sets $68m Provision
    February 2, 2026, 6:36 PM EST. On Tuesday, Credit Corp shares fell sharply despite a revenue beat as NPAT and dividend results missed estimates, though fiscal year guidance was reaffirmed. NRW Holdings landed multiple Western Australia infrastructure contracts valued around $270 million, boosting growth prospects. Commonwealth Bank flagged a $68 million pre-tax provision linked to ASIC's Better Banking review and detailed other non-recurring income ahead of its half-year results caused by customer re-segmentation adjustments. Xero reiterated FY26 guidance, spotlighting expansion plans via AI and U.S. payments through Melio integration. Market watchers focus on operational outcomes amid mixed headlines and the progress of large mining and banking sector deals.
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