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European Shares Mixed Ahead Of Key Inflation Data

February 04, 2026 04:19 ET rttnewslogo20mar2024 lt

European stocks were mixed on Wednesday ahead of flash Eurozone CPI data due later in the day. Regional government bond yields eased slightly as new surveys showed the euro zone economy's growth slowed for a second consecutive month in January. The European Central Bank announces its monetary...

  • U.S. Stocks Move To The Downside Amid Rotation Out Of Tech February 03, 2026 16:09 ET

    Stocks moved notably lower during trading on Tuesday, more than offsetting the strength seen in the previous session. The major averages all moved to the downside on the day, with the tech-heavy Nasdaq showing a particularly steep drop. The major averages climbed well off their worst levels in the latter part of the session but remained in negative territory.

  • U.S. Stocks Seeing Further Downside Following Early Pullback February 03, 2026 13:26 ET

    Stocks have moved sharply lower over the course of the trading day on Tuesday, more than offsetting the strength seen in the previous session. The Dow reached a new record intraday high in early trading but has since joined the Nasdaq and the S&P 500 firmly in negative territory. Currently, the major...

  • Tech Sector Weakness Weighing On Wall Street February 03, 2026 10:51 ET

    After an initial move to the upside, stocks have moved mostly lower over the course of the trading session on Tuesday. The Nasdaq and the S&P 500 have moved to the downside, although the narrower Dow is currently posting a modest gain.

European Shares Seen Mixed With Earnings In Focus

February 04, 2026 00:39 ET rttnewslogo20mar2024 lt

European stocks are seen opening mixed on Wednesday after major U.S. stock averages sold off overnight on fears over AI-led disruption. U.S. equity futures were little changed as investors look ahead to Alphabet earnings later in the day and Amazon earnings due Thursday. Shares of Advanced Micro...

Asian Markets Trade Mixed

February 03, 2026 22:05 ET asianupanddownv1 03022026 lt

Asian markets are mixed on Wednesday, following the negative cues from Wall Street overnight, amid tumbling technology stocks which mirrored their peer on the tech-heavy Nasdaq. Meanwhile, gold stocks saw considerable strength amid a significant rebound by the price of the precious metal. Oil stocks also climbed after the US Navy shot down an Iranian drone headed toward an aircraft carrier.

Gold Extends Gains For Second Day As Dollar Slips

February 04, 2026 04:50 ET rttnewslogo20mar2024 lt

Gold prices were sharply higher on Wednesday, extending gains from the previous session after the steep late January sell-off. Spot gold was up 2.2 percent at $5,055.15 an ounce while U.S. gold futures were up 2.8 percent at $5,073.89. A weaker U.S. dollar boosted demand for bullion as a delay...

  • Oil Prices Little Changed After Tuesday's Rally February 04, 2026 04:34 ET

    Oil prices were little changed on Wednesday after gaining nearly 2 percent in the previous session following reports of growing tensions between the United States and Iran. Losses were capped after the American Petroleum Institute (API) said that U.S. crude oil inventories decreased by 11.08 million...

  • U.S. Stocks May See Further Upside As Palantir Surges February 03, 2026 08:56 ET

    After ending the previous session mostly higher, stocks are likely to see further upside in early trading on Tuesday. The major index futures are currently pointing to a higher open for the markets, with the S&P 500 futures up by 0.2 percent. A sharp increase by shares of Palantir Technologies (PLTR)...

  • Futures Point To Moderately Higher Open For Wall Street February 03, 2026 07:54 ET

    Trading on Tuesday may be impacted by the Labor Department's report on job openings for December. Early signs from the U.S. Futures Index suggest that Wall Street might open moderately up. Asian shares gained, while European shares are trading mixed. Gold and silver futures recovered. Gold traded...

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Futures Pointing To Continued Strength On Wall Street

February 03, 2026 08:58 ET

The major U.S. index futures are currently pointing to a higher open on Tuesday, with stocks likely to see further upside following the advance seen in the previous session. A sharp increase by shares of Palantir Technologies (PLTR) may contribute to early strength on Wall Street, as the AI-powered software provider is spiking by 11.7 percent in pre-market trading. The surge by Palantir comes after the company reported better than expected fourth quarter results and provided upbeat guidance....

European Shares Mixed Ahead Of Key Inflation Data

February 04, 2026 04:19 ET rttnewslogo20mar2024 lt

European stocks were mixed on Wednesday ahead of flash Eurozone CPI data due later in the day. Regional government bond yields eased slightly as new surveys showed the euro zone economy's growth slowed for a second consecutive month in January. The European Central Bank announces its monetary...

  • European Shares Seen Mixed With Earnings In Focus February 04, 2026 00:39 ET

    European stocks are seen opening mixed on Wednesday after major U.S. stock averages sold off overnight on fears over AI-led disruption. U.S. equity futures were little changed as investors look ahead to Alphabet earnings later in the day and Amazon earnings due Thursday. Shares of Advanced Micro...

  • Swiss Market Ends Weak February 03, 2026 13:59 ET

    After a positive start, Swiss stocks slipped into negative territory around noon on Tuesday, and then stayed weak till the end of the day's session.

  • Major European Markets Fail To Hold Early Gains, Settle Flat February 03, 2026 13:30 ET

    The major European markets failed to hold early gains and closed flat on Tuesday after spending much of the later part of the day's session in negative territory. Mining stocks moved higher as precious metals extended their recovery for a second straight day, while technology stocks traded weak amid AI-related concerns.

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Asian Markets Mixed As AI Fears Hammer Software Stocks

February 04, 2026 03:44 ET rttnewslogo20mar2024 lt

Asian stocks ended mixed on Wednesday as software stocks followed their U.S. peers lower on fears over artificial intelligence effecting future business growth. Anthropic, the AI developer known for its Claude chatbot, rolled out new legal tools for its Cowork product, leading investors worldwide...

Canadian Stocks Move Higher, Led By Surges In Mining, Energy Shares

February 03, 2026 16:32 ET rttnewslogo20mar2024 lt

Adding onto yesterday's gains, Canadian stocks climbed on Tuesday, with a recovery in gold and crude oil lifting mining and energy shares, which supported the index on the upside. However, a slump in the tech sector limited the gains.

Indian Shares Likely To Open On Flat Note

February 03, 2026 21:32 ET rttnewslogo20mar2024 lt

Indian shares are seen opening little changed on Wednesday after ending on a buoyant note the previous day. Optimism over the India-U.S. trade deal and resumption of FII buying in the cash market may keep underlying sentiment supported somewhat in the wake of mostly weak global cues. In a press...

Gold Extends Gains For Second Day As Dollar Slips

February 04, 2026 04:50 ET rttnewslogo20mar2024 lt

Gold prices were sharply higher on Wednesday, extending gains from the previous session after the steep late January sell-off. Spot gold was up 2.2 percent at $5,055.15 an ounce while U.S. gold futures were up 2.8 percent at $5,073.89. A weaker U.S. dollar boosted demand for bullion as a delay...

  • Oil Prices Little Changed After Tuesday's Rally February 04, 2026 04:34 ET

    Oil prices were little changed on Wednesday after gaining nearly 2 percent in the previous session following reports of growing tensions between the United States and Iran. Losses were capped after the American Petroleum Institute (API) said that U.S. crude oil inventories decreased by 11.08 million...

  • Crude Oil Soars Amid Weakening U.S. Dollar, U.S.-India Trade Deal February 03, 2026 14:42 ET

    Rebounding from yesterday's steep losses, crude oil surged on Tuesday as the U.S. dollar index moved lower. In addition, a U.S.-India trade agreement rejuvenated the markets, leading to anticipation of a spur in energy demand.

  • Gold Skyrockets Amid Positive Forecast By Investment Banks February 03, 2026 13:48 ET

    Rebounding from the historic nosedive seen over the two previous sessions, gold prices skyrocketed on Tuesday after major investment banks reaffirmed their confidence in the yellow metal in their projection reports for 2026.

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Treasuries Close Roughly Flat After Late-Day Recover

February 03, 2026 15:25 ET rttnewslogo20mar2024 lt

Treasuries saw modest weakness throughout much of the trading day on Tuesday before regaining ground late in the session. Bond prices climbed back near the unchanged line in the latter part of the session before closing roughly flat. The yield on the benchmark ten-year note, which moves opposite of...

  • Treasuries Move To The Downside Following Upbeat Manufacturing Data February 02, 2026 15:16 ET

    After moving modestly higher early in the session, treasuries came under pressure over the course of the trading day on Monday. Bond prices dropped firmly into negative territory in mid-morning trading and remained in the red for the rest of the day. Subsequently, the yield on the benchmark ten-year...

  • Treasuries Move Modestly Lower Following Inflation Data January 30, 2026 15:18 ET

    Following the rebound seen in the previous session, treasuries moved back to the downside during trading on Friday. Bond prices regained some ground after an early pullback but remained in negative territory. As a result, the yield on the benchmark ten-year note, which moves opposite of its price,...

  • Treasuries Regain Ground Amid Escalating U.S.-Iran Tensions January 29, 2026 15:18 ET

    Treasuries moved to the upside during trading on Thursday, regaining ground following the pullback seen over the two previous sessions. After seeing some volatility in morning trading, bond prices spent the afternoon in positive territory. Subsequently, the yield on the benchmark ten-year note, which...

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Yen Falls Amid Japan Fiscal And Political Concerns

February 04, 2026 02:43 ET yen 04022026 lt

The Japanese yen weakened against other major currencies in the Asian session on Wednesday, due to political unpredictability and fiscal worries. The BoJ's hawkish stance and concerns about intervention may prevent the JPY bears from making new bets. A major contributing element to the JPY's weakness...

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