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Markets Await Retail Sales Data and Treasury Auction Amid Flat Futures
U.S. stock futures held steady early Tuesday as investors braced for December retail sales figures and a $58 billion 3-year Treasury note auction. The Dow closed at a record high for a second consecutive session on Monday.
Natural Gas Futures Extend Losses on Milder Weather Outlook, Storage Data Awaited
U.S. natural gas prices declined further early Tuesday, pressured by forecasts for warmer late-February weather reducing heating demand. Market attention turns to Thursday's storage report for signs of inventory trends.
XRP Gains 2.5% to $1.42 Amid Binance Fee Waiver and Ripple Custody Expansion
XRP rose 2.5% to $1.42, recovering from last week's 12% drop, as Binance launched zero-fee trading and Ripple expanded custody partnerships. Traders await Ripple's Community Day and key U.S. economic data.
Bitcoin Retreats Below $70K Amid ETF Inflows and Strategy Purchase
Bitcoin trades near $68,900 as spot ETFs attract $144.9 million in net inflows. Strategy adds $90 million in BTC, while gold holds above $5,000 ahead of key U.S. economic data.
Cisco Unveils AI Networking Chip, Intensifying Competition with Nvidia and Broadcom
Cisco Systems introduced its new Silicon One G300 networking chip for AI data centers, aiming to challenge incumbents Nvidia and Broadcom. The announcement comes as Cisco's stock hit a 52-week high ahead of its quarterly earnings report.
Silver Retreats as Dollar Gains Strength Ahead of Key U.S. Economic Reports
Silver prices declined over 1% as the U.S. dollar strengthened, with traders awaiting crucial U.S. employment and inflation data later this week that could influence Federal Reserve policy.
FTSE 100 Slips as BP Pauses Buybacks, StanChart Dives; AstraZeneca Gains
The FTSE 100 fell 0.4% early Tuesday, pressured by sharp declines in BP and Standard Chartered, while AstraZeneca climbed on a solid outlook. Sterling weakened amid political and rate uncertainty.
Gold Retreats from Record Highs as Equities Gain; Focus Shifts to US Economic Data
Gold prices declined on Tuesday, pressured by a stronger dollar and rising global stock markets. Traders are awaiting key U.S. employment and inflation reports later this week for direction.
Indian Equities Extend Gains on Foreign Inflows and Trade Optimism
Indian benchmarks rose for a third consecutive session, supported by foreign portfolio investments and optimism around a U.S. trade framework. Auto and metal stocks led the advance.
ASX 200 Ends Flat Amid AI Jitters; CSL Tumbles on CEO Exit
The S&P/ASX 200 closed virtually unchanged, dipping 2.7 points to 8,867.40. Insurance brokers slumped on AI competition fears, while CSL fell 5% after its CEO announced retirement.