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Market Analysis News 29 January 2026

XRP price slides 6% as U.S. crypto bill vote and Fed pause keep traders cautious

XRP price slides 6% as U.S. crypto bill vote and Fed pause keep traders cautious

XRP fell 6.1% to $1.80 in 24 hours as the global crypto market lost $170 billion, with Bitcoin and ether also sliding. The Senate Agriculture Committee advanced a bill to regulate spot crypto markets, but passage remains uncertain. Ripple launched a new treasury platform after an appeals court rejected investor claims over XRP sales. The Federal Reserve left rates unchanged at 3.50%-3.75%.
Bitcoin price slides under $85,000 as Fed pause, ETF outflows and Washington rules test crypto nerves

Bitcoin price slides under $85,000 as Fed pause, ETF outflows and Washington rules test crypto nerves

Bitcoin fell 5.6% to $84,487 Thursday, dropping below key support as U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs posted two days of net outflows totaling $167 million. The decline followed the Federal Reserve’s signal to hold rates steady, pressuring risk assets. Global stocks slipped and oil prices jumped on geopolitical concerns. The Senate Agriculture Committee advanced a crypto oversight bill, but it faces hurdles before a full vote.
Allegro MicroSystems stock jumps on Q3 beat as traders chase the next catalyst

Allegro MicroSystems stock jumps on Q3 beat as traders chase the next catalyst

Allegro MicroSystems shares jumped 8.5% to $37.50 Thursday after reporting a 29% year-over-year rise in quarterly sales to $229.2 million and issuing strong March-quarter guidance. The stock outperformed the semiconductor sector, with rivals ON Semiconductor and NXP Semiconductors each down about 4%. Allegro forecast fourth-quarter sales of $230–$240 million and non-GAAP EPS of $0.14–$0.18.
XRP price slips near $1.80 as Fed pause and Ripple headlines jolt the token — what’s next

XRP price slips near $1.80 as Fed pause and Ripple headlines jolt the token — what’s next

XRP fell 4.7% to $1.82 Thursday after hitting $1.92 earlier, as Bitcoin and ether also declined, dragging the crypto market lower. The drop followed the Federal Reserve’s decision to keep rates steady. A U.S. appeals court upheld summary judgment for Ripple in a class-action suit over XRP’s security status. Ripple’s new treasury platform launched this week after its GTreasury acquisition.
Natural gas price jumps as U.S. freeze squeezes supply again — and traders eye the next trigger

Natural gas price jumps as U.S. freeze squeezes supply again — and traders eye the next trigger

U.S. natural gas futures jumped about 4% Thursday morning as storm-related freeze-offs kept output roughly 12 billion cubic feet per day below normal. The U.S. Natural Gas Fund rose 2.8%. Traders awaited the federal storage report due at 10:30 a.m. ET. Regional spot gas prices hit records, triggering rare LNG imports and tightening supplies.
Carvana stock rebounds after Gotham short report rout; CVNA swings in early trade

Carvana stock rebounds after Gotham short report rout; CVNA swings in early trade

Carvana shares rose about 8% Thursday to $442.02, recovering from a 14.2% drop after Gotham City Research accused the company of overstating earnings by over $1 billion. Carvana denied the allegations, calling them misleading. The stock’s volatility comes ahead of its Feb. 18 earnings report. Other auto retailers, including CarMax and AutoNation, saw smaller declines.
Bitcoin tumbles below $87,000 as Fed pause and ETF outflows keep crypto on the back foot

Bitcoin tumbles below $87,000 as Fed pause and ETF outflows keep crypto on the back foot

Bitcoin fell 3.7% to $86,382 Thursday after briefly topping $90,000. Coinbase shares dropped 3.6%, while Strategy fell 4.4% as crypto-linked stocks slid. U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs saw $19.6 million in net outflows on Jan. 28. The moves followed the Fed’s decision to hold rates steady and weak inflows into crypto funds.
Nvidia stock jumps in premarket as CEO flags China H200 decision — what NVDA traders watch next

Nvidia stock jumps in premarket as CEO flags China H200 decision — what NVDA traders watch next

Nvidia shares rose 1.6% to $191.52 in premarket trading after CEO Jensen Huang said China is close to approving a license for the H200 AI chip. Beijing has allowed ByteDance, Alibaba, and Tencent to buy over 400,000 H200 chips under certain conditions, Reuters reported. Microsoft and Meta’s increased capital spending kept focus on AI chip demand and ongoing supply bottlenecks.
XRP price dips today despite Ripple Treasury rollout and fresh U.S. court ruling

XRP price dips today despite Ripple Treasury rollout and fresh U.S. court ruling

XRP fell 3.1% to $1.86 early Thursday after Ripple launched its “Ripple Treasury” platform and won a key Ninth Circuit ruling blocking federal claims in an XRP class action. Bitcoin and ether also declined. The Federal Reserve left rates unchanged Wednesday. The White House will meet bank and crypto leaders Feb. 2 to discuss the stalled “Clarity Act” and stablecoin rewards.
Bitcoin price slips below $88,000 as Fed pause and ETF outflows keep crypto pinned

Bitcoin price slips below $88,000 as Fed pause and ETF outflows keep crypto pinned

Bitcoin fell 1.8% to $87,686 in early New York trading Thursday after the Federal Reserve held rates steady and signaled no imminent cuts. U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs saw $19.6 million in net outflows on Jan. 28, with BlackRock’s IBIT losing $14.2 million and Fidelity’s FBTC gaining $19.5 million. Ether dropped 3% to $2,924. Gold surged 4% Wednesday, nearing $5,400 an ounce.
Aviva share price climbs as gilt yields hit a two-month high — what to watch before March results

Aviva share price climbs as gilt yields hit a two-month high — what to watch before March results

Aviva shares rose 0.5% to 637.8p in early London trading as ten-year gilt yields hit 4.569%, their highest since November. The Office for National Statistics will begin using supermarket checkout data for inflation from February, potentially trimming CPI by 0.03 points. Aviva’s full-year results are due March 5. The insurer expects a further update on its Solvency II capital model at that time.
Keppel share price slips as Aster SAF plant study lands; next catalyst is Feb 5 results

Keppel share price slips as Aster SAF plant study lands; next catalyst is Feb 5 results

Keppel shares fell 0.27% to S$11.02 in afternoon trading after announcing a study with Aster for an ethanol-to-jet sustainable aviation fuel facility on Jurong Island. The project targets up to 100,000 tonnes annual output but awaits regulatory approval and a final investment decision. Investors are watching for capex details and the February 5 earnings report. Keppel said the plan won’t affect earnings this year.
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BAE Systems share price rises into weekend — what to watch before Monday’s London open

BAE Systems share price rises into weekend — what to watch before Monday’s London open

7 February 2026
BAE Systems shares closed up 1.2% at 1,879 pence on Friday, tracking gains in European defence stocks. The company’s market value stands near £54.8 billion. Investors await BAE’s full-year results on Feb. 18 for updates on cash returns and orders. GXO Logistics renewed and expanded its contract to support BAE’s Type 26 frigate program in Scotland.
Barclays share price jumps into earnings week as BoE rate-cut bets shift the story

Barclays share price jumps into earnings week as BoE rate-cut bets shift the story

7 February 2026
Barclays shares closed up 2.7% at 479.1 pence on Friday, outperforming the FTSE 100 ahead of next week’s full-year results. Trading volume was 18.8 million shares, well below the 50-day average. A split Bank of England vote on rates led traders to price in more UK rate cuts, sending sterling down 0.6%. Barclays announced non-executive director Mary Francis will retire in May.
Lloyds share price steadies after buyback update and BoE rate jitters — what to watch next week

Lloyds share price steadies after buyback update and BoE rate jitters — what to watch next week

7 February 2026
Lloyds shares closed up 0.9% at 106.75 pence Friday after the bank announced fresh buybacks totaling 17 million shares over two days, all to be cancelled. The stock rebounded from a 5.6% drop Thursday as traders adjusted UK rate-cut bets. About 121 million Lloyds shares changed hands. Investors await the bank’s annual report on February 18 and the next Bank of England decision March 19.
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