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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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Dow Jones futures slide before U.S. open as silver rout and Fed-chair jitters bite

Dow Jones futures slide before U.S. open as silver rout and Fed-chair jitters bite

Dow futures fell 0.4% and Nasdaq 100 futures dropped 1.1% in early trading Monday, while gold slid 3.2% and silver lost 3.4% after the CME raised margin requirements. Oil prices tumbled over 5% as Brent crude hit $65.69 a barrel. The moves followed a stronger dollar and President Trump’s pick of Kevin Warsh as Fed chair. Traders awaited U.S. factory data due later in the day.
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

Gold and silver extended sharp declines Monday, with spot gold down 3.6% to $4,686.51 an ounce and silver plunging 6.7% to $78.96 after CME Group hiked margin requirements. Forced selling spread losses to oil, copper, stocks, and cryptocurrencies. Newmont shares dropped nearly 10%. The sell-off followed Kevin Warsh’s nomination to lead the Federal Reserve.
2 February 2026
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Bitcoin price slides near $75,000 as Donald Trump taps Kevin Warsh for Fed chair

Bitcoin price slides near $75,000 as Donald Trump taps Kevin Warsh for Fed chair

Bitcoin fell about 4% to $75,441, its lowest since mid-2025, while ether dropped nearly 10% to $2,191. Warsh’s nomination as U.S. central bank chief boosted the dollar and triggered a broad selloff in risk assets, including crypto and precious metals. Thin liquidity amplified price swings. Analysts flagged Bitcoin’s approach to the $73,000 support level as sentiment turned cautious.
2 February 2026
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Citigroup stock set for a Monday test as Trump’s Fed chair pick and dividend date collide

Citigroup stock set for a Monday test as Trump’s Fed chair pick and dividend date collide

Citigroup shares closed up 0.4% at $115.71 Friday ahead of going ex-dividend on Feb. 2. Bank stocks shifted focus to interest-rate policy after Donald Trump nominated Kevin Warsh to lead the Federal Reserve. Investors are watching for U.S. payrolls data and the Senate’s response to Warsh’s nomination, which faces delays. Citi’s $0.60 dividend is payable Feb. 27 to holders as of Feb. 2.
1 February 2026
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Intel stock price slips to $46 as Fed jitters rise — what to watch for INTC this week

Intel stock price slips to $46 as Fed jitters rise — what to watch for INTC this week

Intel shares fell 4.4% to $46.47 Friday as U.S. markets declined and investors reacted to Donald Trump’s nomination of Kevin Warsh for Federal Reserve chair. The Vanguard Group disclosed an 8.11% stake in Intel. The company faces supply shortages and flagged weak Q1 revenue last week. Investors await AMD and Qualcomm earnings next week and the January jobs report on Feb. 6.
1 February 2026
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Goldman Sachs stock heads into Monday after Warsh Fed pick — what to watch next

Goldman Sachs stock heads into Monday after Warsh Fed pick — what to watch next

Goldman Sachs shares fell 0.5% to $935.41 Friday after Donald Trump nominated Kevin Warsh for Federal Reserve chair, raising uncertainty over interest rates and regulation. Trading volume reached about 1.9 million shares. The Senate confirmation process faces delays as Sen. Thom Tillis demands a DOJ inquiry into Jerome Powell conclude first. Goldman’s ActiveBeta ETF will cut its fee to 0.15% and change its ticker to GSWO after Feb. 4.
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

Spot gold plunged 9.5% Friday in New York, closing at $4,883.62 an ounce after hitting a record $5,594.82 the previous day. The selloff followed renewed doubts over Fed leadership and fading hopes for U.S. rate cuts. The dollar strengthened and Treasury yields rose after a hotter-than-expected inflation reading. Indian and Chinese gold premiums surged amid strong physical demand.
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

The Dow fell 179.09 points, or 0.4%, to 48,892.47 Friday after Trump named Kevin Warsh as his pick for Fed chair and producer inflation came in hotter than expected. Thom Tillis said he would block Warsh’s confirmation until a Justice Department probe into Powell ends. The S&P 500 dropped 0.43%, Nasdaq lost 0.94%. The January U.S. jobs report is due next Friday.
1 February 2026
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Bank of America stock: What to watch Monday after Warsh Fed pick scrambles rate bets

Bank of America stock: What to watch Monday after Warsh Fed pick scrambles rate bets

Bank of America shares closed at $53.20, up 0.3% Friday. Markets await ISM data Monday and the January jobs report Feb. 6. Kevin Warsh’s nomination as Fed chair has investors reassessing rate cut expectations, with futures still pricing two cuts in 2026. Confirmation of Warsh faces political hurdles as a Justice Department probe into Jerome Powell continues.
1 February 2026
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Berkshire Hathaway stock price beats the market into the weekend as Warsh Fed pick, shutdown loom

Berkshire Hathaway stock price beats the market into the weekend as Warsh Fed pick, shutdown loom

Berkshire Hathaway’s Class B shares rose 0.9% to $480.53 Friday, while Class A gained 1% to $722,500, bucking broader Wall Street declines. U.S. indexes slipped as investors reacted to Trump nominating Kevin Warsh for Fed chair and a partial government shutdown after Congress missed a funding deadline. The House is set to vote on funding Monday. Key jobs data remains scheduled for Friday.
1 February 2026
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BlackRock stock slips after Warsh Fed pick jolts rates; private-markets SMA and payrolls set next test

BlackRock stock slips after Warsh Fed pick jolts rates; private-markets SMA and payrolls set next test

BlackRock shares fell 0.8% to $1,118.94 Friday as U.S. stocks dropped after President Trump nominated Kevin Warsh for Fed chair and inflation data beat forecasts. The S&P 500 lost 0.43%, the Nasdaq 0.63%. Treasury yields held near 4.25% and the dollar rose as traders trimmed rate-cut bets. China’s factory PMI slipped to 49.3 in January, signaling renewed contraction.
31 January 2026
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RBC stock slips into weekend as Fed-chair pick rattles markets and new capital notes land

RBC stock slips into weekend as Fed-chair pick rattles markets and new capital notes land

Royal Bank of Canada shares closed at C$226.72 in Toronto Friday, down 0.35%, after the bank priced a US$1 billion Limited Recourse Capital Notes deal. The TSX dropped 3.3%, its steepest fall since April, following a metals selloff and Trump’s nomination of Kevin Warsh as Fed chair. RBC’s U.S.-listed shares fell 1.5%. Investors await RBC’s Q1 results on Feb. 26.
31 January 2026
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Bitcoin tumbles under $80,000 as Warsh Fed pick shakes altcoin season hopes

Bitcoin tumbles under $80,000 as Warsh Fed pick shakes altcoin season hopes

Bitcoin fell below $80,000 on Saturday, dropping 6.53% to $78,719.63 after Kevin Warsh was named the next Federal Reserve chair. Ether slid 11.76% to $2,387.77. Major exchanges saw $1.53 billion in crypto futures liquidations over 24 hours, according to Binance. Traders cited tighter U.S. liquidity and risk control concerns as key factors behind the selloff.
31 January 2026
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Stock Market Today

  • State Street Exits SRG Global: Implications for Institutional Support and Governance
    April 13, 2026, 3:27 AM EDT. State Street Corporation has ceased to be a substantial shareholder in SRG Global Limited (ASX:SRG), shaking up the company's institutional ownership. This shift could influence perceptions of SRG Global's governance and liquidity, though operational focus on project execution and margin protection remains unchanged. Inclusion in the S&P/ASX 200 and Industrials Index recently brought new institutional players, possibly prompting State Street's exit. SRG Global's FY2029 forecasts project A$2.0 billion revenue and A$102.8 million earnings, suggesting a fair value around A$3.19, about 16% above current levels. Heavy reliance on government infrastructure budgets remains a key risk amid divergent fair value estimates. Investors are advised to consider multiple perspectives before making decisions.

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Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

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Bitcoin Price Today Slips After Iran Talks End Without Deal, but ETF Buyers Keep Showing Up

Bitcoin Price Today Slips After Iran Talks End Without Deal, but ETF Buyers Keep Showing Up

12 April 2026
Bitcoin fell 1.4% to $71,707 on Sunday after U.S.-Iran talks in Islamabad ended without a deal. Spot bitcoin ETFs logged net inflows last week, with BlackRock and Fidelity leading Friday’s buying. Morgan Stanley launched its MSBT fund on April 8, the first Wall Street bank to debut a bitcoin ETF. U.S. inflation data showed headline CPI up 3.3% in March, while core CPI rose 2.6%.
XRP Price Today: XRP Slips to $1.33 After Failed U.S.-Iran Talks Hit Crypto

XRP Price Today: XRP Slips to $1.33 After Failed U.S.-Iran Talks Hit Crypto

12 April 2026
XRP slipped about 1% to $1.33 on Sunday after U.S.-Iran peace talks in Islamabad ended without a deal, pressuring crypto markets. The token traded in a narrow range, with bitcoin and ether also weaker. XRP’s market cap stands at $81.7 billion, with $1.96 billion in daily volume. The token remains 63.5% below its all-time high.
Gold Price Today: Bullion Near $4,762 After Weekly Gain, but Failed Iran Talks Cloud Outlook

Gold Price Today: Bullion Near $4,762 After Weekly Gain, but Failed Iran Talks Cloud Outlook

12 April 2026
Spot gold steadied at $4,761.79 an ounce Friday after a third weekly gain, with U.S. futures at $4,787.40. The dollar posted its biggest weekly drop since January, making gold cheaper for non-U.S. buyers. U.S.-Iran talks ended without a deal, keeping geopolitical risks high. China’s central bank increased gold reserves for a 17th month, reaching 74.38 million ounces.
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12 April 2026
Futu Holdings (FUTU) rose 10.2% in the past week but trades 13.4% below its January level. Shares closed at $154.50, while analysts estimate intrinsic value at $245.48. The company posted a 92.2% return over 12 months. Valuation models indicate earnings exceed risk costs, supporting long-term growth projections.
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