Treasuries rose after data showed a surge in job-cut announcements by US companies and a jump in claims for unemployment benefits, bolstering wagers that the Federal Reserve will resume cutting interest rates this year https://t.co/xYRniEXZMN ...

The European Central Bank held interest rates steady as expectedBloomberg's Lizzy Burden breaks down the decision https://t.co/6oVbstx3UW https://t.co/FoQgBwo5h2 ...

LET’S GET STARTED. >> NEWSMAKERS AND MARKET MOVERS, THIS IS "THE PULSE" WITH FRANCINE LACQUA. FRANCINE: GOOD MORNING AND WELCOME TO "THE PULSE," I’M FRANCINE LACQUA HERE IN LONDON.THE GLOBAL SLUMP IN TECH STOCKS PAUSES AS SELLERS WEIGH WHETHER THE SELL-OFF WENT TOO FAR. IT EXTENDED ACROSS THE SECTOR INCLUDING CHIPMAKERS THE LAST FEW DAYS. HUNDREDS OF BILLIONS HAVE BEEN WIPED OFF THE VALUE OF COMPANIES, STOCKS, CORPORATE BONDS BUT ALSO LOANS.WE’RE JOINED BY OUR SENIOR STRATEGIST. NEIL, THE NATURE OF THE SELL ...

Governor Andrew Bailey explains the Bank of England's decision to hold rates at 3.75% https://t.co/2XOi3DhDKD https://t.co/NggnLEWhwT ...

UK benchmark bonds reversed losses and the pound fell after Bank of England policymakers came unexpectedly close to cutting interest rates, prompting traders to bet on further monetary easing https://t.co/9eXu8TPY9Y ...

The Bank of England came within a vote of cutting interest rates as policymakers split 5-4 in favor of holding at 3.75%, after its updated forecasts showed inflation falling below target, growth slowing and unemployment rising https://t.co/vughOHPS9i ...

The Australian dollar’s outlook is increasingly at risk as a slide in precious metals works against optimism driven by expectations for higher rates https://t.co/mMFetFyB3P ...

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The Bank of England will almost certainly leave interest rates on hold on Thursday and wait for more evidence that inflation is under control, despite mounting concerns about the UK labor market https://t.co/wPq87vrbht ...

Company Overview - AngloGold Ashanti (AU) is scheduled to release its Q4 2025 earnings on February 20, which will include a regular dividend and an additional dividend to meet annual payout targets [1] - The company plans to distribute half of its free cash flows to investors as dividends, having already made two true-up payments following Q2 and Q3 earnings [1] Stock Performance - AU stock has experienced a significant rise over the past two years due to a rally in gold prices, but it has recently lost over 12% from its recent highs [2] - The current question is whether AU stock is a buy ahead of the Q4 earnings announcement [2] Gold Market Dynamics - Gold prices, which are the primary driver for gold mining companies, have shown volatility recently, resembling the price action of meme stocks in 2021 [3] - Despite positive fundamentals for gold, the market had shown signs of euphoria, leading to a correction that was sharper and sooner than anticipated [6] - Factors contributing to the recent crash in gold prices include easing geopolitical tensions and changes in U.S. trade policy, as well as the nomination of Kevin Warsh as the next Fed chair, which has affected expectations for interest rate cuts [7][8]