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Gold price slips from $5,000-plus as stocks rally; US payrolls, inflation loom

Gold price slips from $5,000-plus as stocks rally; US payrolls, inflation loom

London, Feb 10, 2026, 10:50 GMT — Regular session Gold slipped 0.5% to $5,040.47 an ounce by 0900 GMT, cooling off after last week’s record high of $5,594.82 from Jan. 29. April U.S. gold futures were also down, shedding 0.3% to $5,062.60. A firmer dollar, up 0.1%, and renewed strength in global equities—particularly as Tokyo extended gains following Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s victory—dampened safe-haven interest. “The return of risk appetite has weighed on gold prices,” said ActivTrades analyst Ricardo Evangelista.
10 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

NEW YORK, Feb 9, 2026, 17:01 EST — After the bell The Dow Jones Industrial Average tacked on 17.12 points, or 0.03%, to close at 50,132.79 on Monday—just enough to keep the index over 50,000, but hardly a big move. The S&P 500 added 0.47%, while the Nasdaq climbed 0.88% as tech stocks regrouped, recovering after last week’s AI-driven software pullback. Oracle rallied following an upgrade from D.A. Davidson. “You’ve a sharply oversold market where a little bit of good news can go a long way,” said Keith Lerner, chief investment officer at Truist Advisory Services.
9 February 2026
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Gold price snaps back above $5,000 as dollar slips ahead of U.S. jobs, CPI

Gold price snaps back above $5,000 as dollar slips ahead of U.S. jobs, CPI

New York, Feb 9, 2026, 10:24 EST — Regular session Gold punched back above $5,000 an ounce early Monday as the dollar lost ground, shifting attention toward upcoming U.S. data after a volatile open to February. By 9:30 a.m. ET, spot gold was higher by 1.2% at $5,018.56 an ounce, with U.S. gold futures for April delivery up 1.3% to $5,042.20. “The big mover today is the U.S. dollar,” said Bart Melek, global head of commodity strategy at TD Securities. The greenback slid 0.8%, and traders held on to expectations for at least two quarter-point rate cuts this year.
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

London, February 9, 2026, 11:01 — Regular session Gold stayed above the $5,000 mark on Monday, with spot prices touching $5,012.53 an ounce by 0948 GMT, up 1.1%. That followed Friday’s 4% surge. U.S. gold futures for April picked up the same, trading at $5,033.70. A weaker U.S. dollar and looming economic releases kept the metal buoyant. “Gold reclaims its role as a neutral sovereign asset,” XS.com senior analyst Rania Gule said, noting traders are now factoring in at least two quarter-point cuts in 2026.
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

New York, February 9, 2026, 05:58 EST — Premarket Dow Jones Industrial Average futures held near flat early Monday, after the blue-chip index’s first close above 50,000 put a fresh spotlight on how much economic cooling the market can take. At 4:52 a.m. ET, Dow E-minis — futures contracts that track the index — were up 46 points, or 0.09%.
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

NEW YORK, Feb 8, 2026, 12:16 EST — Market closed The Dow Jones Industrial Average surged past the 50,000 mark for the first time Friday, wrapping up the session at a record 50,115.67. That’s a gain of 1,206.95 points, or 2.47%. Caterpillar rallied 7.1%, delivering the biggest lift to the blue-chip gauge. “The broadening that we have seen in the market” is showing, according to Chuck Carlson, chief executive at Horizon Investment Services. So far this year, the Dow is up 4.3%, beating both the S&P 500 and Nasdaq. Because the index is price-weighted, pricier shares like Caterpillar have an outsized impact.
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

Shanghai, Feb 8, 2026, 03:30 GMT+8 — The market has closed. Agricultural Bank of China Limited’s Class A shares slipped 0.45% to finish at 6.67 yuan on Friday, down 0.03 yuan. The week wrapped up weaker for the mainland’s financial sector. Shares moved within a range of 6.62 yuan to 6.75 yuan, and turnover was roughly 2.24 billion yuan, according to market data.
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

LONDON, Feb. 5, 2026, 08:30 GMT The Bank of England is set to hold its benchmark Bank Rate steady at 3.75% on Thursday. The policy announcement is scheduled for 1200 GMT, followed by a press conference 30 minutes later. The previous rate cut in December passed by a slim 5-4 margin. Investors have now pushed bets on the next move into the second quarter, even though Governor Andrew Bailey has suggested inflation could return to the 2% target as soon as April or May. “Despite sluggish growth and a weakening labour market, the BoE will want further evidence that inflation is falling towards its 2% target,” said James Mashiter, a fixed-income portfolio manager at SEI.
5 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

New York, Jan 31, 2026, 12:02 — Market closed U.S. markets are closed for the weekend. On Friday, the Dow Jones Industrial Average slid 179.09 points, or 0.36%, finishing at 48,892.47 and marking a 0.4% drop for the week. Still, January showed a 1.7% gain — the Dow’s ninth consecutive monthly rise. Investors digested Donald Trump’s plan to nominate Kevin Warsh to lead the Federal Reserve, a stronger inflation report, and earnings that saw Apple tick up 0.4% and Verizon Communications jump 11.8%. “Markets are calibrating to Trump’s pick of Kevin Warsh ... and the outlook for monetary policy,” said Michael Hans of Citizens Wealth.
31 January 2026
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Stock Market Today

  • Ford Drops 2.4% After Q2 U.S. Sales Slump, Inventories Build Up
    July 2, 2026, 3:55 PM EDT. Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F) shares dropped 2.4% to $13.32 after Q2 U.S. vehicle sales fell 10.3% to 549,200 units. Ford finished June with 471,000 vehicles on hand, about 78 days of supply at the quarter's sales pace. F-Series truck supply was even larger, with 88 days' worth on lots. Battery electric vehicle sales tumbled 40.7%, accounting for only 1.8% of volume. F-Series made up 36% of Ford's total sales. Ford pinned the weaker sales on model phase-outs and lighter fleet sales. Investors are watching whether Ford can offload the swollen F-Series inventory in the back half without resorting to big discounts.
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