Gold Prices Edge Higher as U.S. Tariffs, Fed Policy and Iran Talks Shape Market Sentiment 
Oil Prices Near Seven-Month Highs as U.S.-Iran Tensions Fuel Supply Concerns 
U.S. Stocks Rally as Nvidia Earnings Loom, Oil Prices Near Seven-Month Highs 
IMF Urges U.S. to Cut Fiscal Deficit to Reduce Trade and Current Account Gaps 
BOJ Signals Possible April Rate Hike as Ueda Eyes Inflation and Wage Growth Data 
Yen Near Two-Week Low as Policy Concerns Weigh; Yuan Strength Pressures U.S. Dollar 
Asian Markets Slide as Nvidia Earnings, U.S.-Iran Tensions and AI Valuations Weigh on Investor Sentiment 
USITC to Review Impact of Revoking China’s PNTR Status, Potentially Raising Tariffs on Chinese Imports 
Venezuela Oil Exports to Reach $2 Billion Under U.S.-Led Supply Agreement 
Gold Prices Steady in Asia, Set for Strong February Gains on Safe-Haven Demand 
U.S.-Canada Trade Talks Resume as Trump Administration Reviews USMCA 
Bank of Korea Holds Interest Rate at 2.50% as Growth Outlook Improves Amid AI Chip Boom 
Hong Kong Economy Forecast to Grow 2.5%-3.5% in 2026, Budget Deficit Set to Narrow 
Australian Dollar Rallies on Hawkish RBA Outlook; Yen Slips as BOJ Faces Political Pressure 
Australia Inflation Rises Above Forecast in January, Fueling Interest Rate Hike Concerns 
Major U.S. stocks posted sharp moves following earnings reports, updated guidance, and strategic announcements, driving heightened activity across the broader stock market.
Dell Technologies (DELL) surged 11% after delivering strong fourth-quarter earnings that beat Wall Street expectations. The company reported revenue of $33.4 billion, significantly above the $31.41 billion consensus estimate. Even more notable, Dell issued robust long-term guidance, projecting fiscal year 2027 revenue between $138 billion and $142 billion, well ahead of analyst forecasts of $124.9 billion. The upbeat outlook fueled investor confidence and boosted Dell stock.
Block, Inc. (XYZ) rallied 23% after posting solid quarterly results and unveiling a major restructuring plan. The fintech company announced it will reduce its workforce by more than 40%, signaling a significant shift in its organizational strategy aimed at improving operational efficiency and profitability. Investors reacted positively to both the earnings beat and cost-cutting measures.
Duolingo (DUOL) dropped 22% after issuing forward guidance that fell short of market expectations, overshadowing its quarterly performance. Meanwhile, cybersecurity firm Zscaler (ZS) declined 7%. Although Zscaler reported earnings that topped estimates, its full-year revenue guidance came in merely in line with consensus forecasts, disappointing investors seeking stronger growth signals.
CoreWeave (CRWV) slid 5% after reporting earnings per share that missed expectations. However, the company disclosed a sizable revenue backlog of $66.8 billion as of December 31, 2025, highlighting continued demand in the AI infrastructure and data center space.
Autodesk (ADSK) gained 10% after easily surpassing fourth-quarter estimates and providing better-than-expected guidance. Rocket Companies (RKT) climbed 8% after beating both revenue and earnings forecasts, reporting $2.69 billion in quarterly revenue versus the $2.21 billion consensus.
Paramount Skydance Corporation (PSKY) edged up 1.5% after Warner Bros. Discovery’s board deemed its $31-per-share all-cash offer a “Company Superior Proposal” under an existing merger agreement with Netflix. MARA (MARA) jumped 14% following a strategic partnership with Starwood Capital Group focused on data center development.
