Bitcoin Retreats Under $70K Amid Exchange Mishap and U.S. Data Watch
Crypto Sarah Chen

Bitcoin Retreats Under $70K Amid Exchange Mishap and U.S. Data Watch

Bitcoin fell 3% to $68,548, pressured by a $40 billion distribution error at Bithumb and anticipation of key U.S. economic reports. Liquidity concerns add to market volatility.

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Solana's SOL Dips to $83 Amid Divergent $20-$250 Price Outlooks
Crypto Sarah Chen

Solana's SOL Dips to $83 Amid Divergent $20-$250 Price Outlooks

Solana's SOL token fell over 4% to near $83, with futures liquidations rising. Analysts present a wide 2026 range, from $20 on legal risks to $250 if stablecoin adoption accelerates.

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China's Treasury Caution Weighs on Dollar, Japan's Election Spurs Nikkei Rally
Markets Daniel Marsh

China's Treasury Caution Weighs on Dollar, Japan's Election Spurs Nikkei Rally

The U.S. dollar weakened as China advised banks to limit Treasury holdings, while Japan's Nikkei surged to a record high following Prime Minister Takaichi's election victory and tax cut pledge.

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U.S. Futures Hold Steady Ahead of Key Jobs, Inflation Data After Dow Hits 50,000
Markets Daniel Marsh

U.S. Futures Hold Steady Ahead of Key Jobs, Inflation Data After Dow Hits 50,000

Wall Street futures showed little movement early Monday as investors awaited delayed January employment and inflation reports. The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed above 50,000 for the first time on Friday.

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Shell Advances Toward Annual Peak on $3.5 Billion Share Repurchase Plan
Earnings James Calloway

Shell Advances Toward Annual Peak on $3.5 Billion Share Repurchase Plan

Shell shares gained as the energy giant launched a $3.5 billion buyback program, with JPMorgan maintaining an Overweight rating. The company reported Q4 adjusted earnings of $3.26 billion.

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Gold Holds Above $5,000 Ahead of Key U.S. Economic Data Releases
Commodities Rebecca Torres

Gold Holds Above $5,000 Ahead of Key U.S. Economic Data Releases

Gold prices remain elevated above $5,000 per ounce as traders await U.S. jobs and inflation reports this week. China continues its gold-buying streak for the 15th consecutive month.

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Indian Equities Rally on Strong SBI Earnings, Trade Optimism
Markets Daniel Marsh

Indian Equities Rally on Strong SBI Earnings, Trade Optimism

Indian benchmarks closed higher as State Bank of India surged over 7% following robust quarterly results, while mid- and small-cap stocks outperformed on hopes for an interim U.S. trade deal.

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Dow Futures Edge Higher Amid Mixed Premarket Action, Focus on Jobs and CPI Data
Markets Daniel Marsh

Dow Futures Edge Higher Amid Mixed Premarket Action, Focus on Jobs and CPI Data

U.S. stock futures were mixed early Monday, with Dow futures gaining while S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 futures dipped. Investors await key January employment and inflation reports later this week.

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Dow Futures Hold Steady Above 50,000 as Key Inflation, Jobs Data Loom
Markets Daniel Marsh

Dow Futures Hold Steady Above 50,000 as Key Inflation, Jobs Data Loom

Dow Jones futures were little changed early Monday following the index's historic close above 50,000, with investors awaiting delayed U.S. jobs and inflation reports later this week.

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Ether ETFs See Continued Outflows as Liquidity Thins, Price Tests $2,000
Crypto Sarah Chen

Ether ETFs See Continued Outflows as Liquidity Thins, Price Tests $2,000

Crypto exchange-traded products recorded a third week of net outflows, totaling $187 million, with Bitcoin funds leading redemptions. Ethereum briefly fell below $1,700 before recovering above $2,000 amid thin market liquidity.

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ASX 200 Surges 1.85% on Tech and Real Estate Rally; Pepper Money Soars on Takeover Offer
Markets Daniel Marsh

ASX 200 Surges 1.85% on Tech and Real Estate Rally; Pepper Money Soars on Takeover Offer

Australian shares rebounded sharply Monday, with the S&P/ASX 200 climbing 1.85% to 8,870.1, led by technology and real estate sectors. Pepper Money surged over 30% after receiving a A$1.16 billion takeover bid.

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Mortgage Rates Hold Steady Near 6% Threshold, Refinancing Costs Remain Elevated
Economy Daniel Marsh

Mortgage Rates Hold Steady Near 6% Threshold, Refinancing Costs Remain Elevated

U.S. mortgage rates showed little movement this week, with the benchmark 30-year fixed rate persisting around 6%. Refinance rates continue to outpace purchase rates, dampening homeowner incentive.

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