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Bitcoin price slips toward $74,000 as ETF flows whipsaw and Warsh Fed pick keeps traders wary

Bitcoin price slips toward $74,000 as ETF flows whipsaw and Warsh Fed pick keeps traders wary

Bitcoin fell nearly 4% Wednesday, trading near $74,389 after dipping as low as $72,971. Ether dropped about 4% to $2,169. Crypto-linked stocks, including Coinbase and Marathon Digital, also declined. Uncertainty grew after President Trump nominated Kevin Warsh to lead the Fed, while weak U.S. jobs data and volatile ETF flows added to market pressure.
4 February 2026
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Silver price today: metal snaps back near $90 after brutal rout, with Fed and Iran risks in focus

Silver price today: metal snaps back near $90 after brutal rout, with Fed and Iran risks in focus

Comex March silver futures soared 6.9% to $89.07 an ounce in early New York trading Tuesday, rebounding sharply after last week’s record plunge. Renewed U.S.-Iran tensions and a reported drone incident near a U.S. carrier triggered safe-haven buying. Spot silver reached $90.34, up 6.1%. Traders await the ADP private payrolls report Wednesday as volatility persists.
4 February 2026
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Bitcoin Price Slides to Post‑Election Low Near $74,000 as Trump Fed Pick Spurs Fresh Crypto Jitters

Bitcoin Price Slides to Post‑Election Low Near $74,000 as Trump Fed Pick Spurs Fresh Crypto Jitters

Bitcoin fell below $74,425 on Monday, hitting its lowest level since Trump’s return to the White House and extending a nearly four-month slide. The token was down about 5.6% on the day and 15% for the year, after weekend liquidations topped $2.5 billion. Traders cited concerns over Trump’s Fed chair pick and stalled U.S. crypto legislation. Some analysts warned of further downside, with targets as low as $40,000.
3 February 2026
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XRP price slips as Fed jitters lift the dollar, even with a $280 million “tokenized diamonds” pitch

XRP price slips as Fed jitters lift the dollar, even with a $280 million “tokenized diamonds” pitch

XRP fell nearly 3% to $1.58 Tuesday as traders reacted to a stronger dollar and shifting U.S. rate expectations. Dubai launched a $280 million diamond tokenization pilot using Ripple-backed tech. The Bureau of Labor Statistics delayed the January jobs report due to a partial government shutdown. Bitcoin slipped 0.3% to $78,185; ether dropped 2.2% to $2,288.
3 February 2026
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Silver price today: Spot silver rebounds above $88 after brutal rout as margins and Fed politics collide

Silver price today: Spot silver rebounds above $88 after brutal rout as margins and Fed politics collide

Spot silver jumped 11.3% to $88.15 an ounce Tuesday, rebounding after last week’s record plunge. CME raised margin requirements for silver futures, effective Feb. 2. Traders are watching for delayed U.S. jobs data after a partial government shutdown. CME plans to launch a 100-ounce silver futures contract on Feb. 9, pending approval.
3 February 2026
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US economic calendar today: Shutdown scrubs key labor data as Wall Street leans on Fed talk, Treasury plans

US economic calendar today: Shutdown scrubs key labor data as Wall Street leans on Fed talk, Treasury plans

The partial U.S. government shutdown has delayed the January jobs report and December JOLTS data, clearing Tuesday’s economic calendar. S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 futures rose modestly in premarket trading, while Treasuries slipped. Teradyne and Palantir jumped after strong forecasts. Richmond Fed President Tom Barkin is set to speak at 8 a.m. ET.
3 February 2026
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JPMorgan stock rises after-hours as Fed loan-demand signal lifts banks — what to watch next

JPMorgan stock rises after-hours as Fed loan-demand signal lifts banks — what to watch next

JPMorgan Chase shares rose 0.7% in after-hours trading Monday, extending gains from the regular session after a Federal Reserve survey showed stronger business-loan demand for 2026. The S&P 500 closed up 0.54%, just below its record high. Investors are watching Tuesday’s House vote to end the partial U.S. government shutdown. JPMorgan executives are set to appear at investor conferences in February.
3 February 2026
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Silver price rout isn’t done: SLV drops after-hours as margin hike and Fed jitters bite

Silver price rout isn’t done: SLV drops after-hours as margin hike and Fed jitters bite

iShares Silver Trust fell about 4% in after-hours trading Monday as spot silver dropped 9.2% to $76.81 an ounce, deepening a record two-day slide. CME Group raised margin requirements on silver futures, pressuring leveraged traders. Silver miners Pan American and First Majestic slipped late, while Wheaton Precious Metals was little changed. Traders are watching for signs that forced selling is easing.
2 February 2026
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Goldman Sachs stock climbs as Fed chair nominee Warsh and strong factory data steady banks

Goldman Sachs stock climbs as Fed chair nominee Warsh and strong factory data steady banks

Goldman Sachs shares rose 1.3% to $947.36 Monday afternoon as U.S. banks rallied and the S&P 500 neared record highs. The ISM’s manufacturing index hit 52.6 in January, its first expansion in a year. The U.S. jobs report, scheduled for Friday, was delayed due to a partial government shutdown. Lawmakers began debating a bill to end the shutdown, with a House vote set for Tuesday.
2 February 2026
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Silver price tumbles again as CME margin hike and Fed chair pick spur liquidation fears

Silver price tumbles again as CME margin hike and Fed chair pick spur liquidation fears

Spot silver fell 10.4% to $75.79 an ounce Monday, deepening a record two-day drop that erased last week’s surge. CME Group will raise margin requirements after the close. The selloff followed President Trump’s nomination of Kevin Warsh as Fed chair, prompting investors to reassess U.S. rate risks. Silver is now down 37% from its January 29 peak.
2 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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Microsoft stock (MSFT) slips at the open as metals rout and Fed shake-up hit risk appetite

Microsoft stock (MSFT) slips at the open as metals rout and Fed shake-up hit risk appetite

Microsoft shares fell 0.8% to $430.29 in early New York trading Monday, extending last week’s post-earnings slide. Gold dropped as much as 10% before paring losses, while silver tumbled up to 15% amid higher margin requirements. Investors remain unsettled by President Trump’s nomination of Kevin Warsh as Fed chair and a brief government shutdown.
2 February 2026
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  • Thor Industries Stock Analysis: Valuation and Recent Price Decline
    May 3, 2026, 2:51 PM EDT. Thor Industries (THO) trades at $78.18 after a 30.81% decline over three months, despite a 6.49% one-year total return. The recreational vehicle (RV) maker's price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio stands at 13.7x, below its estimated fair P/E of 18.5x and well under peer and industry averages, suggesting undervaluation. Its discounted cash flow (DCF) model values the stock at $131.64, indicating a 41% discount to current price. However, the recent price drop and reliance on discretionary RV spending highlight potential risks if demand or earnings falter. Investors face a choice between low current valuation and uncertain near-term momentum in the RV sector.

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TSMC’s Longtan Comeback: Taiwan Semiconductor’s Next AI Chip Bet Faces a Land Test

TSMC’s Longtan Comeback: Taiwan Semiconductor’s Next AI Chip Bet Faces a Land Test

3 May 2026
A suspended Longtan Science Park expansion in Taiwan has been revived, potentially allowing TSMC to build next-generation chip plants, Economic Daily News reported. The proposed 104-hectare site could attract up to NT$600 billion in investment but faces land, approval, and environmental challenges. TSMC’s first-quarter net income rose 58.3% to NT$572.48 billion amid strong AI chip demand. A public hearing was held for the project in April.
Gas Prices Hit $4.45, Pushing Electric Cars Back Into the Budget Fight

Gas Prices Hit $4.45, Pushing Electric Cars Back Into the Budget Fight

3 May 2026
U.S. average gasoline prices climbed to $4.446 a gallon Sunday, up 35 cents in a week and $1.275 from a year ago, according to AAA. EV sales fell 27% in the first quarter, but Cox Automotive reported a jump in shopper interest as fuel costs surged. In Delta, Ohio, gas briefly dropped to $2.63 before spiking to $4.79. The average new EV price in March was $54,508, with discounts nearing $8,000, Kelley Blue Book said.
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