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Silver price today slips as dollar firms; traders brace for U.S. jobs and inflation data

Silver price today slips as dollar firms; traders brace for U.S. jobs and inflation data

Spot silver fell 1.4% to $82.20 an ounce by 0900 GMT Tuesday, reversing a near-7% surge from the previous session as the dollar firmed and investors shifted to equities. The iShares Silver Trust ETF (SLV) dropped in premarket trading. Traders are focused on U.S. payrolls Wednesday and inflation data Friday, which could sway rate expectations and the dollar.
10 February 2026
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Bitcoin price slips near $70,000 as CoinShares outflows ease and U.S. CPI looms

Bitcoin price slips near $70,000 as CoinShares outflows ease and U.S. CPI looms

Bitcoin fell 0.6% to $70,306 after volatile trading, with net outflows from digital-asset funds slowing to $187 million last week, according to CoinShares. South Korea’s regulator called for tougher crypto rules after Bithumb’s $40 billion bitcoin giveaway triggered a selloff. The yen strengthened after Prime Minister Takaichi’s win, pushing the dollar down 1% to 155.70 yen. Ether rose 1% to $2,118.
9 February 2026
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Dow Jones closes barely higher above 50,000 as jobs and inflation data loom

Dow Jones closes barely higher above 50,000 as jobs and inflation data loom

The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed up 17 points at 50,132.79 on Monday, holding above 50,000 after hitting an intraday record. Tech stocks rebounded, with Oracle rising after an analyst upgrade. Investors await Wednesday’s U.S. jobs report and Friday’s inflation data, both delayed by a government shutdown. The S&P 500 gained 0.47% and the Nasdaq rose 0.88%.
9 February 2026
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Gold price today back above $5,000 as dollar slips; U.S. jobs and CPI are next

Gold price today back above $5,000 as dollar slips; U.S. jobs and CPI are next

Spot gold jumped 2.1% to $5,063.88 an ounce Monday as the U.S. dollar weakened and traders awaited delayed U.S. jobs and inflation data. China’s central bank extended its gold buying streak to 15 months in January, raising reserves to 74.19 million ounces. April gold futures rose 2.43% to $5,100.7 on CME. Markets are watching Friday’s U.S. CPI release for direction.
9 February 2026
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Gold price above $5,000 again as dollar slips; U.S. jobs and CPI tests loom

Gold price above $5,000 again as dollar slips; U.S. jobs and CPI tests loom

Gold held above $5,000 an ounce in London on Monday, with spot prices rising 1.1% to $5,012.53 after Friday’s 4% surge. Traders focused on U.S. economic data due this week, including the jobs report Feb. 11 and CPI Feb. 13, as expectations for Fed rate cuts in 2026 grew. China’s central bank extended gold purchases for a 15th month, lifting reserves to 74.19 million ounces. Silver jumped 4.3% to $81.32.
9 February 2026
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Dow Jones futures steady after Dow hits 50,000 as jobs report, CPI loom this week

Dow Jones futures steady after Dow hits 50,000 as jobs report, CPI loom this week

The Dow closed above 50,000 for the first time Friday, ending at 50,115.67, up 2.47%. Dow E-mini futures rose 46 points premarket Monday, while S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 futures slipped. U.S. payrolls and CPI data, delayed by a federal shutdown, are now set for release Feb. 11 and Feb. 13. Caterpillar, Goldman Sachs, and Nvidia led Friday’s gains.
9 February 2026
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Dow hits 50,000 — jobs and inflation data loom after Wall Street’s AI-fueled rebound

Dow hits 50,000 — jobs and inflation data loom after Wall Street’s AI-fueled rebound

The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed above 50,000 for the first time Friday, ending at 50,115.67 after a 2.47% jump. Caterpillar and Nvidia led gains as chip stocks rebounded, while Amazon fell 5.6% on plans for higher AI spending. Key U.S. jobs and inflation data releases were postponed to next week after a government funding lapse. Coca-Cola and Cisco are set to report earnings on Feb. 10 and Feb. 11, respectively.
8 February 2026
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Agricultural Bank of China 601288 A-shares slide as tech rout bites; inflation data is the next test

Agricultural Bank of China 601288 A-shares slide as tech rout bites; inflation data is the next test

Agricultural Bank of China’s A shares closed down 0.45% at 6.67 yuan in Shanghai Friday, with turnover at 2.24 billion yuan. The bank’s A-share capital remained unchanged at 319.24 billion shares as of Jan. 31. Mainland and Hong Kong stocks fell after a global tech selloff and a sharp drop in silver futures. China’s January CPI data is due Feb. 11, with trading expected to thin ahead of the Lunar New Year break.
7 February 2026
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Bank of England rate decision: Traders brace for a 3.75% hold as UK inflation stays above target

Bank of England rate decision: Traders brace for a 3.75% hold as UK inflation stays above target

The Bank of England is expected to keep its Bank Rate at 3.75% on Thursday, with inflation still at 3.4% and signs of stronger demand emerging. Sterling hit a five-month high against the euro, while the FTSE 100 reached a record 10,402.34 points. January’s UK services PMI rose to 54.0, but hiring fell as firms faced higher payroll costs. Markets now expect about 35 basis points of BoE rate cuts by year-end.
5 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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Dow Jones slips on Warsh Fed pick and inflation data — what to know before Monday’s open

Dow Jones slips on Warsh Fed pick and inflation data — what to know before Monday’s open

The Dow Jones fell 179.09 points Friday, closing at 48,892.47, but gained 1.7% for January, its ninth straight monthly rise. Gold futures plunged 11% and silver 31%, their steepest drops since 1980. The U.S. government entered a shutdown early Saturday as Congress missed a funding deadline. Investors are watching Trump’s plan to nominate Kevin Warsh as Fed chair and the latest inflation data.
31 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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City Developments stock flat at S$9.34 as MAS flags inflation risks; Feb 27 results in focus

City Developments stock flat at S$9.34 as MAS flags inflation risks; Feb 27 results in focus

City Developments shares traded at S$9.34 as of 3:18 p.m. Friday, steady after earlier volatility. Singapore’s central bank left its policy unchanged, warning of upside risks to growth and inflation. CDL will announce FY2025 results before market open on Feb. 27, with a briefing at 10 a.m. Investors are watching for updates on sales, funding costs, and 2026 outlook.
30 January 2026
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Stock Market Today

  • Warren Buffett Warns of Gambling Culture in Markets as Berkshire Hoards Cash
    May 2, 2026, 9:04 PM EDT. Warren Buffett criticized the current financial markets as dominated by a gambling mentality, citing the rise of one-day options and prediction market scams. Speaking at Berkshire Hathaway's annual meeting, Buffett noted that in 60 years, only five presented truly attractive investment opportunities, explaining the company's $400 billion cash reserve. Despite stepping down as CEO, he remains cautious, advising patience and buying during market downturns when prices become irrationally low. Buffett's comments echo Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's warnings against get-rich-quick attitudes fueling instability. Both advocate for disciplined investing over speculative gambles, urging the public to prioritize long-term growth and financial literacy over risky bets.

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Vertiv Stock Tests AI Data-Center Rally as VRT Shares Hit Fresh Highs

Vertiv Stock Tests AI Data-Center Rally as VRT Shares Hit Fresh Highs

3 May 2026
Vertiv shares hit a 52-week high Friday before closing at $328.31, following a 30% jump in Q1 net sales to $2.65 billion. The company raised its 2026 outlook and recently acquired Strategic Thermal Labs, expanding its liquid cooling portfolio. Investors await further details at Vertiv’s May 19-20 conference in South Carolina.
AT&T Inc. Raises $6 Billion as 5G and Fiber Bet Enters a Debt Test

AT&T Inc. Raises $6 Billion as 5G and Fiber Bet Enters a Debt Test

3 May 2026
AT&T closed a $6 billion sale of long-dated notes on April 30, with maturities ranging from 2033 to 2066, according to an SEC filing. The company reported first-quarter free cash flow of $2.5 billion, down from $3.1 billion a year earlier, citing higher capital investment. AT&T is preparing to close a $23 billion purchase of EchoStar spectrum licenses. CFO Pascal Desroches said net debt to adjusted EBITDA rose to 2.71 times.
JPMorgan Chase’s New Filing Shows the $31.4 Billion Number Investors Are Watching

JPMorgan Chase’s New Filing Shows the $31.4 Billion Number Investors Are Watching

3 May 2026
JPMorgan Chase reported first-quarter net income of $16.5 billion, up 13% from a year earlier, with revenue rising 10% to $49.8 billion. The bank’s SEC filing showed a $31.4 billion credit-loss allowance and noninterest expense up 14% to $26.9 billion. Nonperforming assets rose 10% to $10 billion. Shares closed Friday at $312.47, valuing the bank at about $864.8 billion.
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