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Trump's Fed Pick Is Spooking Markets. Why Stocks, Bitcoin, Gold Are Reacting to Warsh.
Barrons· 2026-02-02 11:55
This week's jobs report could come with a shock, lawmakers contend with another government shutdown, Bitcoin hits 10-month low, and more news to start your day. ...
U.S. Treasury Yields Decline as Risk Sentiment Weakens
Barrons· 2026-02-02 11:29
U.S. Treasury Yields Decline as Risk Sentiment WeakensCONCLUDED[S&P 500 Flirts With New Closing High]Last Updated:---11 hours ago# U.S. Treasury Yields Decline as Risk Sentiment WeakensByEmese Bartha, Dow Jones NewswiresU.S. Treasury yields fell in early trading as markets moved on from President Trump's announcement on Friday that former Federal Reserve governor Kevin Warsh will succeed outgoing Chair Jerome Powell."U.S. Treasurys are finding support, perhaps in part on the nomination of former Fed Governo ...
Stocks, Bonds, and Metals Tell Trump: Maybe Warsh Isn't the Guy You Really Wanted
Barrons· 2026-02-02 11:29
A meltdown in global metals markets, a sharp pullback in U.S. stocks, and the ongoing collapse in Bitcoin prices suggest President Donald Trump may not be getting the kind of Federal Reserve chair he'... ...
Gold's Decline Seen as Healthy Correction After 'Irrational' Rally
Barrons· 2026-02-02 11:24
Gold's Decline Seen as Healthy Correction After 'Irrational' RallyCONCLUDED[S&P 500 Flirts With New Closing High]Last Updated:---12 hours ago# Gold's Decline Seen as Healthy Correction After 'Irrational' RallyByMegan Cheah, Dow Jones NewswiresGold's recent pullback is a healthy technical correction following an "irrational" rally seen in previous days, said Yuxuan Tang of J.P. Morgan Private Bank.The move has flushed out speculative positioning and brought prices back to levels seen about two weeks ago—stil ...
Oracle Leads U.S. Tech Stocks Down Premarket
Barrons· 2026-02-02 10:56
Oracle Leads U.S. Tech Stocks Down PremarketCONCLUDED[S&P 500 Flirts With New Closing High]Last Updated:---11 hours ago# Oracle Leads U.S. Tech Stocks Down PremarketByJoseph Michael Stonor, Dow Jones NewswiresU.S. tech stocks slipped premarket, following Asian and European peers down. Oracle fell 3.4% after announcing plans to raise between $45 billion and $50 billion. The funds are necessary to satisfy contracted cloud demand from major customers including Nvidia, OpenAI, Advanced Micro Devices and Meta.Th ...
Gold, Silver Long-Term Appeal Holds Despite Pullbacks
Barrons· 2026-02-02 10:45
Gold, Silver Long-Term Appeal Holds Despite PullbacksCONCLUDED[S&P 500 Flirts With New Closing High]Last Updated:---12 hours ago# Gold, Silver Long-Term Appeal Holds Despite PullbacksByGiulia Petroni, Dow Jones NewswiresThe longer-term structural case for precious metals remains intact, leaving room for a modest bounce in the coming days despite recent speculative unwind, Sucden Financial analysts said.Gold and silver prices tumbled from record highs after President Donald Trump nominated Kevin Warsh as Fed ...
Markets Dive as AI Concerns Persist. Gold, Cryptos Sell Off Amid Fed Fears.
Barrons· 2026-02-02 10:04
Core Viewpoint - Markets are experiencing a downturn due to persistent concerns regarding the artificial intelligence sector, compounded by fears surrounding the Federal Reserve's leadership change and upcoming earnings reports from major technology companies [1] Market Performance - In premarket trading, Dow futures fell by 141 points, or 0.3%, S&P 500 futures decreased by 0.6%, and Nasdaq 100 futures dropped by 0.9% [1] - The selloff in gold, silver, and cryptocurrencies is contributing to the downward trend in stock futures [1] Investor Sentiment - Investor anxiety is heightened by the belief that the excitement surrounding AI may be outpacing fundamental market conditions [1] - Microsoft's disappointing earnings report has further fueled concerns, alongside negative sentiment towards Nvidia after CEO Jensen Huang expressed uncertainty about a $100 billion investment in OpenAI [1]
Chinese Shares End Lower Amid Broader Sell-Off
Barrons· 2026-02-02 10:00
Chinese Shares End Lower Amid Broader Sell-OffLIVE[Dow Drops as AI Fears Persist and Gold Sells Off]Last Updated:---24 min ago# Chinese Shares End Lower Amid Broader Sell-OffByTracy Qu, Dow Jones NewswiresChinese shares ended lower, following a broader regional sell-off and disappointing domestic economic data.China's official PMI fell well below forecasts, suggesting that domestic challenges have carried over into 2026, said ING in a research note.The Shanghai Composite Index fell 2.5% to 4015.75 and the S ...
Oil Prices Tumble on Broader Commodities Selloff, U.S.-Iran Talks
Barrons· 2026-02-02 09:22
Oil Prices Tumble on Broader Commodities Selloff, U.S.-Iran TalksCONCLUDED[S&P 500 Flirts With New Closing High]Last Updated:---13 hours ago# Oil Prices Tumble on Broader Commodities Selloff, U.S.-Iran TalksByGiulia Petroni, Dow Jones NewswiresOil prices plunged nearly 5% as a broader selloff sweeps commodities markets and negotiations between the U.S. and Iran ease supply concerns.Brent crude fell 4.6% to $66.10 a barrel, while WTI was down 4.7% to $60.92 a barrel.President Donald Trump told reporters that ...
Gold, Silver Selloff Continues. Why Trump's Warsh Fed Pick Is Bashing Prices.
Barrons· 2026-02-02 09:11
Core Viewpoint - The prices of gold and silver have been declining following the Federal Reserve's announcement last week [1] Group 1 - The price of gold has continued to fall after the Fed's announcement [1] - The price of silver has also experienced a decline in the same period [1]