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Federal Reserve News 30 January 2026 - 31 January 2026

XRP price tumbles to $1.73 as Fed-chair uncertainty shakes crypto — what to watch next

XRP price tumbles to $1.73 as Fed-chair uncertainty shakes crypto — what to watch next

XRP fell 4.2% to $1.73 in the past 24 hours, extending its weekly loss to nearly 10% as crypto markets sold off on Fed policy uncertainty and tech sector weakness. Bitcoin dropped 2.5% to $82,300, while ether lost 2.9%. The Ninth Circuit upheld dismissal of a proposed investor class action against Ripple Labs. Microsoft shares slid 10% after reporting heavy AI-related spending.
30 January 2026
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Dow Jones today: 179-point drop on Fed-chair shakeup, hot PPI — what investors watch next

Dow Jones today: 179-point drop on Fed-chair shakeup, hot PPI — what investors watch next

The Dow fell 179.09 points to 48,892.47 after Donald Trump named Kevin Warsh as his pick for Federal Reserve chair and December producer prices rose 0.5%. The S&P 500 lost 0.43% and the Nasdaq dropped 0.94%. Microsoft shares slid 10% on disappointing cloud revenue, while Apple beat forecasts. The Warsh nomination moves to the Senate as the Fed holds rates steady.
30 January 2026
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Micron stock price drops nearly 5% after hours as Fed jitters hit MU shares

Micron stock price drops nearly 5% after hours as Fed jitters hit MU shares

Micron Technology shares fell 4.8% to $414.83 in after-hours trading Friday, following Trump’s nomination of Kevin Warsh for Fed chair and a high inflation reading. Apple warned rising memory-chip prices are pressuring profits, with Samsung forecasting a continued shortage. Micron began building a $24 billion wafer plant in Singapore, with output expected in 2028. About 49.3 million shares traded.
30 January 2026
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Coca-Cola stock price climbs as investors duck into staples on Warsh Fed pick jitters

Coca-Cola stock price climbs as investors duck into staples on Warsh Fed pick jitters

Coca-Cola shares rose 1.6% to $74.63 in late trading, bucking a broader market decline as investors shifted into consumer-staples stocks amid inflation data and speculation over Trump’s Fed nominee, Kevin Warsh. Traders are watching Coca-Cola’s earnings on Feb. 10 and a Feb. 17 investor conference for further direction.
30 January 2026
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Citigroup stock edges up as Trump taps Warsh for Fed, inflation data tests rate bets

Citigroup stock edges up as Trump taps Warsh for Fed, inflation data tests rate bets

Citigroup shares rose 0.4% to $115.65 Friday, outperforming a broader U.S. stock decline as investors eyed a midnight federal funding deadline and awaited next week’s jobs report. The move followed Donald Trump’s nomination of Kevin Warsh for Fed chair and a surprise jump in producer prices. Most major bank stocks were little changed. The Fed left rates steady this week at 3.50%-3.75%.
30 January 2026
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Newmont stock price slides as gold plunges after Trump taps Kevin Warsh for Fed

Newmont stock price slides as gold plunges after Trump taps Kevin Warsh for Fed

Newmont shares fell nearly 12% to $111.64 Friday after gold plunged 8.9% to $4,915 an ounce, its steepest drop since 1983, following Donald Trump’s pick of Kevin Warsh for Federal Reserve chair. Silver sank almost 22%. Mining stocks tumbled across the board. Investors await Newmont’s Feb. 19 earnings.
30 January 2026
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Dow Jones slides more than 400 points after Trump taps Kevin Warsh for Fed chair, hot producer prices add pressure

Dow Jones slides more than 400 points after Trump taps Kevin Warsh for Fed chair, hot producer prices add pressure

The Dow fell 421.27 points, or 0.86%, by midday Friday after Donald Trump nominated Kevin Warsh as Federal Reserve chair and new inflation data emerged. U.S. producer prices rose 0.5% in December, above forecasts. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq also declined. The Fed held rates steady this week, but futures still price in two cuts by year-end.
30 January 2026
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XRP price drops today as Fed-chair shake-up rattles crypto — what traders watch next week

XRP price drops today as Fed-chair shake-up rattles crypto — what traders watch next week

XRP fell about 3.5% to $1.75 Friday amid a broader risk-off move after President Trump named Kevin Warsh to lead the Federal Reserve. U.S. senators advanced a crypto oversight bill, but passage in the full Senate remains uncertain. About $61.7 million in XRP futures were liquidated in 24 hours. Bitcoin dropped to a two-month low near $82,300.
30 January 2026
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Bitcoin price today: BTC falls near $82,000 as Trump taps Warsh for Fed; Coinbase, miners slide

Bitcoin price today: BTC falls near $82,000 as Trump taps Warsh for Fed; Coinbase, miners slide

Bitcoin fell 2% to $82,173 Friday, hitting a two-month low after Donald Trump nominated Kevin Warsh to lead the Federal Reserve. Coinbase shares dropped 4%, Riot Platforms plunged 10%, and Marathon Digital Holdings lost 5%. The Fed kept rates steady this week. Warsh’s nomination awaits Senate approval.
30 January 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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