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CME Group Raises Metals Trading Margins Amid Historic Volatility, Records Surge in Volume

CME Group has increased margin requirements for precious metals futures and options following extreme price swings, as daily trading volumes hit record highs. The exchange is also introducing new silver products and enforcing compliance measures, highlighting its dual role as a market facilitator and risk manager during turbulent times.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Latin America's Economic Crossroads: Navigating the Surge of Chinese Imports

As Chinese exports, from electric vehicles to e-commerce goods, reshape Latin American markets, governments and industries grapple with the dual pressures of affordable consumer goods and strained local manufacturing, forcing a delicate recalibration of trade policies and regional alliances.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Markets Edge Lower Ahead of Key Labor Data, Earnings Deluge

U.S. stock futures pointed to a lower open Monday as investors braced for a flood of corporate earnings and crucial labor market reports that could sway Federal Reserve policy expectations.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Gold's Sharp Retreat: A Pause in the Safe-Haven Rally or a Sign of Things to Come?

After a historic surge, gold prices have experienced their steepest drop in decades. Yet, analysts point to enduring geopolitical tensions and monetary policy shifts as reasons why the metal's long-term appeal remains intact.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Trump's Fed Pick Sparks Metals Meltdown: Gold, Silver Tumble as Hawkish Outlook Strengthens Dollar

Precious metals extended their sharp decline following President Trump's nomination for the next Federal Reserve chair, a move markets interpret as locking in higher interest rates and boosting the U.S. dollar's appeal.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Investors Flee Crypto in $1.7 Billion Weekly Exodus, Seek Refuge in Tokenized Metals

Digital asset funds have recorded a second consecutive week of massive outflows, totaling $1.7 billion, as hawkish Fed signals and geopolitical tensions trigger a defensive shift. While Bitcoin and Ethereum led the retreat, tokenized precious metals emerged as a rare destination for new capital.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Warsh Nomination Triggers Historic Metals Meltdown, Investors Reassess Fed Outlook

Gold and silver prices plunged to multi-year lows as markets reacted to former Fed Governor Kevin Warsh's nomination, signaling a potential shift toward a more hawkish central bank policy and stronger dollar.

Feb 2, 2026

World

Latin America's Balancing Act: Navigating the Surge of Chinese Imports

As Chinese exports, from electric vehicles to e-commerce parcels, flood Latin American markets, nations across the region are grappling with the dual pressures of protecting domestic industries and maintaining vital economic ties with Beijing.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Analysts Reset Dexterra Group Target: A Signal or Noise for Investors?

A recent adjustment to Dexterra Group's price target by analysts, issued without detailed rationale, has stirred debate among market watchers. The move prompts a closer look at the underlying factors that may be influencing valuation models for the facilities management and workforce accommodation provider.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Ethereum's Path to $4,000: Two Regulatory and Technological Catalysts on the Horizon

Despite recent price pressures, Ethereum is positioned for a potential surge, driven by impending U.S. crypto legislation and its dominant role in the booming tokenization of real-world assets. Analysts see a pivotal window opening before mid-2026.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Precious Metals Plunge: Gold and Silver See Sharpest Drop in Decades Amid Policy Shifts

Gold prices tumbled from a record $5,600 to $4,770 per ounce, while silver plummeted 31% in a single day—the steepest decline since 1980. Analysts point to shifting U.S. monetary policy expectations and eased geopolitical anxieties as key drivers behind the sudden sell-off.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Beyond the Headlines: Three European Small-Caps Poised for Growth in February 2026

Amid a patchy eurozone recovery, investors are scanning the market's fringes for potential. We spotlight three small-cap stocks from Norway and Sweden, each navigating unique challenges while showing flashes of promise for the discerning, risk-tolerant investor.

Feb 2, 2026

World

Latin America's Trade Dilemma: Balancing Consumer Demand and Industry Survival Amid Chinese Export Surge

As Chinese exports, from electric vehicles to e-commerce parcels, flood Latin American markets, governments are walking a tightrope between protecting domestic industries and satisfying consumer demand for affordable goods, all while navigating deepening economic ties with Beijing.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Chalco and Rio Tinto Forge Brazilian Alliance, Securing Pivotal Stake in Major Aluminum Producer

In a landmark deal set to reshape global aluminum supply chains, Aluminum Corporation of China (Chalco) and mining giant Rio Tinto have jointly acquired a controlling interest in Brazil's Companhia Brasileira de Alumínio (CBA). This strategic move marks Chalco's largest overseas investment to date, significantly expanding its international footprint and influence.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Markets on Edge: Bitcoin Retreats, Metals in Turmoil as Asia Trading Week Begins

Asian markets opened cautiously Monday as a historic metals sell-off reverberated across asset classes. Bitcoin slipped toward $75,000, while regional equities mostly fell. Investors brace for a critical week packed with corporate earnings, central bank decisions, and key economic data.

Feb 2, 2026

World

Markets Retreat as AI Bubble Fears Resurface, Oil Prices Tumble

Global markets stumbled on Monday, with Asian shares and U.S. futures declining sharply. The sell-off was led by a significant pullback in South Korean tech stocks amid renewed concerns over an AI sector bubble, while oil prices dropped over $2 per barrel.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Metals Market Reels as Speculative Frenzy Cools: Chinese Investors at Center of Historic Gold, Silver Plunge

Precious metals markets experienced one of their most volatile weeks on record, with silver plummeting 26% and gold dropping 9% in a dramatic reversal. The sell-off, triggered by shifting U.S. policy expectations, laid bare the market's recent dependence on speculative flows from China, raising questions about stability ahead of the Lunar New Year.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

ADM Earnings Preview: Can the Agricultural Giant Beat Expectations Amid Sector Headwinds?

Archer-Daniels-Midland (ADM) is set to report Q4 earnings Tuesday morning. Analysts project a slight revenue dip, but investor sentiment remains cautiously optimistic as the agribusiness leader navigates a volatile global market.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Markets Reel as Geopolitical Thaw and Fed Pick Reshape Landscape

Oil prices plunged and precious metals extended their historic sell-off as easing US-Iran tensions and President Trump's hawkish nominee for Federal Reserve Chair triggered a dramatic dollar rally, sending shockwaves through global markets.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Goldcom's Meteoric Rise: Is the Rally Over, or Just Beginning?

Goldcom's (GOLD) shares have soared nearly 90% in the past year, leaving investors to grapple with a critical question: has the market already priced in all the good news, or is there still room to run? A deep dive into the valuation metrics reveals a stark contradiction.

Feb 2, 2026