Market volatility
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Oil Prices Post Biggest Weekly Gain in Decades Amid Volatility
U.S. crude oil recorded its largest weekly gain since 1983, soaring over 35%. Brent crude also saw a significant jump, signaling heightened market volatility and concerns.
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Gold’s Hidden Costs Emerge as Dubai Traders Offer Discounts
Dubai gold traders are offering discounts up to $30 per ounce as buyers resist high shipping, insurance, and storage fees.
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US Stock Market Recovers After Iran Conflict Spurs Volatility
U.S. stocks tumbled in pre-market and early Monday trading after US-Israeli attacks on Iran, then rebounded. Investors are assessing geopolitical fallout, impacting oil prices and economic indicators.
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Tel Aviv Stock Exchange Faces Volatility Amid Iran War
Tel Aviv Stock Exchange indices turned negative and the shekel weakened Friday after a U.S. travel advisory amid escalating conflict with Iran. Investors are assessing immediate market shifts.
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Gold Prices Surge as Middle East Conflict Intensifies Safe-Haven Demand
Global gold and silver markets saw significant gains Monday as escalating military conflict involving the US, Israel, and Iran prompted a flight to traditional safe-haven assets.
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Blue Owl’s Asset Sale Ignites Private Credit Liquidity Fears
Blue Owl Capital’s sale of $1.4 billion in loans and new withdrawal restrictions have heightened fears about liquidity and valuation transparency.
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Crypto Volatility Threatens 401(k)s as Market Struggles Continue
Ongoing volatility and fraud risks in cryptocurrency markets are raising concerns for retirement savings, especially after a 2025 executive order made 401(k) investments easier.
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AI Disruption Fears Deepen as US Stock Markets Log Weekly Losses
US stock markets concluded a volatile week in mid-February 2026 with losses across major indexes, driven primarily by escalating investor fears regarding AI’s disruptive potential across various industries, despite mixed economic data.
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Ethereum Exchange Supply Hits 2016 Lows Amid Major Fund Exit and $750M Loss
Ethereum’s market stability is under scrutiny after a major leveraged position led to a $750 million loss, coinciding with a drop in exchange-held ETH supply to levels not seen since 2016. This confluence of events raises concerns about potential price…
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Crypto Giants Binance, Bithumb Face Scrutiny Amid Market Rebound
Leading cryptocurrency exchanges Binance and Bithumb have recently faced significant challenges, including renewed insolvency rumors and a multi-billion dollar accidental payout, even as the broader crypto market shows signs of recovery.
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Bitcoin’s Volatility Surges as Price Dips Near $60,000
Bitcoin prices plummeted to nearly $60,000 this week, pushing its ‘fear gauge’ to levels not seen since the 2022 FTX collapse, amidst a widespread market reassessment and institutional selling.
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Bitcoin Recovers to $78K After Dip, Analysts Split on Path to All-Time Highs
Bitcoin price touched $74,420 this week before stabilizing near $78,000. Analysts debate whether it’s poised for a rebound to all-time highs above $126,000 or faces further declines, amid market volatility and structural concerns.
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Gold Price Swings Spark Buying Frenzy in Singapore
Despite a sharp global decline from record highs, Singaporean investors flocked to buy physical gold on Monday, February 2, 2026, capitalizing on the price dip and highlighting the city-state’s enduring appeal as a precious metals hub.
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Trump’s Davos Speech Reignites Greenland Push Amid European Tensions
President Trump used his Davos speech to reiterate demands for Greenland’s acquisition, criticizing Europe and threatening economic consequences, sparking market volatility and international concern.
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Silver Futures Surge to Record Highs Amid Geopolitical Tariff Threats
Silver futures climbed an impressive 5.8% to an all-time high of over $95.40 an ounce, with gold also hitting records, as markets reacted to President $1’s threats of new tariffs on NATO allies over Greenland, prompting a flight to safe-haven…