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Financial Markets News 28 January 2026 - 4 February 2026

UOB stock price edges higher as Singapore banks trade near record levels ahead of earnings

UOB stock price edges higher as Singapore banks trade near record levels ahead of earnings

United Overseas Bank shares edged up 0.13% to S$38.48 in afternoon trading Wednesday, with about 796,000 shares changing hands. The stock traded between S$38.18 and S$38.49, near its 52-week high of S$39.50. UOB’s next results are due February 24, with investors focused on net interest margin guidance and dividend signals. Market value stands at about S$63.5 billion.
4 February 2026
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Stock market today: Nasdaq falls on artificial intelligence fears as Palantir pops and Walmart hits $1 trillion

Stock market today: Nasdaq falls on artificial intelligence fears as Palantir pops and Walmart hits $1 trillion

The S&P 500 fell 1.3% and the Nasdaq dropped nearly 2% Tuesday, erasing early gains, while the Dow slipped 0.9%. Palantir shares rose after an upbeat revenue forecast, but Microsoft and other major tech stocks declined. A partial U.S. government shutdown delayed key economic reports. Investors await Alphabet and Amazon earnings later this week.
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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Silver price whipsaws after CME margin hike; SLV slides as traders brace for Friday jobs data

Silver price whipsaws after CME margin hike; SLV slides as traders brace for Friday jobs data

Spot silver fell 3.3% to $81.75 an ounce by late Monday in London, down about 32% from last week’s record high. CME Group will raise margin requirements on silver futures after the close. The iShares Silver Trust ETF dropped 6% to $70.72. JPMorgan warned silver lacks central bank buyers and could see more volatility if forced selling continues.
2 February 2026
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Mortgage rates today: 30-year fixed holds near 6.16% as Treasury yields slip — what moves next

Mortgage rates today: 30-year fixed holds near 6.16% as Treasury yields slip — what moves next

The average 30-year fixed mortgage rate held at 6.16% Monday, with the 15-year at 5.62%, according to Bankrate. The 10-year Treasury yield slipped to 4.22% in early trading. Mortgage-backed securities, tracked by BlackRock’s iShares MBS ETF, edged down 0.1% to $95.69. Analysts say rates are unlikely to fall meaningfully without a drop in inflation or a rise in unemployment.
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

Bitcoin fell nearly 1% to $77,582 early Monday, while Ether dropped 4.6% to $2,279 as traders reacted to Donald Trump’s nomination of Kevin Warsh for Fed chair. CME Group raised margin requirements on metal futures after a sell-off, intensifying liquidity concerns. U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs saw $510 million in outflows last week. Focus now shifts to Friday’s U.S. jobs report for signals on Fed policy.
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

Bitcoin fell to a 10-month low in Asia on Monday, dropping as much as 2.5% to $74,541 after a weekend selloff. Gold plunged up to 7.5% and silver 14.2%, triggering margin hikes and forced liquidations across markets. CME Group raised margin requirements as volatility surged. Traders cited Kevin Warsh’s nomination as Fed chair and liquidity concerns for fueling the rout.
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

Spot silver plunged 26.9% to $84.63 an ounce on Jan. 30, its sharpest drop in years, as investors exited after a record rally. Liquidity concerns mounted, with the iShares Silver Trust closing 19% below NAV and banks warning of extreme volatility. Regulatory changes and upcoming U.S. jobs data on Feb. 6 are in focus as traders brace for further swings.
1 February 2026
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Bitcoin price slips below $90,000 after Fed holds rates; ETF flows in focus

Bitcoin price slips below $90,000 after Fed holds rates; ETF flows in focus

Bitcoin slipped below $90,000 Wednesday, last trading at $89,285 after hitting a session high of $90,276. The Federal Reserve kept rates unchanged at 3.50%–3.75% in a 10-2 vote. U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs swung from a $6.8 million inflow to a $147.4 million outflow over two days. Crypto stocks fell in after-hours trading, with Coinbase down 0.7%.
28 January 2026
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Stock Market Today

Rio Tinto stock jumps as Glencore mega-merger is shelved; what to watch next week

Rio Tinto stock jumps as Glencore mega-merger is shelved; what to watch next week

7 February 2026
Rio Tinto’s U.S. shares closed up 2.5% at $93.37 Friday after the company ruled out a merger with Glencore, triggering a six-month “no-bid” lockout under UK takeover rules. Both companies cited disagreements over valuation. Attention now turns to Rio’s Feb. 19 results and iron ore prices, which fell below $100 a tonne amid weak Chinese demand.
iFAST share price drops 3% as markets shut; earnings next week in focus

iFAST share price drops 3% as markets shut; earnings next week in focus

7 February 2026
iFAST shares fell 3.2% to S$9.64 in heavy trading Friday, closing near the day’s low as investors awaited FY2025 results due Feb. 12. The stock is about 13% below its 52-week high. iFAST recently agreed to buy a 30% stake in Financial Alliance for S$19.6 million, pending regulatory approval. Assets under administration stood at S$30.62 billion as of Sept. 30.
Sembcorp Industries share price: what to watch after Friday dip as Feb 25 results near

Sembcorp Industries share price: what to watch after Friday dip as Feb 25 results near

7 February 2026
Sembcorp shares closed at S$6.05 on Friday, down 0.33%, as Singapore’s STI dropped 0.8%. Shareholders approved the A$6.5 billion Alinta Energy takeover on Jan 30, but the deal still faces regulatory and closing conditions. Sembcorp will release FY2025 results on Feb 25 before market open. Trading volume reached about 4.3 million shares.
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