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A nationwide flight ground stop in the United States has been attributed to a routine copper wire equipment upgrade, according to the transportation secretary's explanation of the disruption. Internationally, Israel has killed a Hamas commander in a strike on a Gaza camp, while Canada is mourning a fifth soldier who died from injuries sustained in a large military base fire. In other developments, the Pope has visited a remote Andes town to address community suffering, and Sotheby's $180 million Van Gogh auction is facing legal challenges over claims the artwork was sold under duress.
European Central Bank Likely to Keep Interest Rates Unchanged This Week
The European Central Bank is expected to leave interest rates unchanged in a regular two-day policy meeting, which was announced on Thursday.
Ro Khanna Launches Probe Into $500M UAE Deal With Trump-Linked World Liberty Financial
The lawmaker is formally seeking records on the UAE’s deal with WLFI amid conflict-of-interest and national security…
Gold Rebounds to $5,000 After Historic Sell-Off, J.P. Morgan Targets $6,300 Later in 2026
Gold recovered to 5,000 per ounce after a historic drop, with major banks including J.P. Morgan forecasting further…
Liquidity 2026 Gathers Leading Institutions to Discuss the Future of Multi-Asset Markets
HONG KONG, February 3rd, 2026 – With just over a week until the event, LTP Hong Kong’s flagship institutional summit,…
Pavel Durov Slams Spain’s Push for Control Alarms Privacy Advocates
Spain’s government has unveiled a new set of internet rules that would force deep identity checks, heavy content…
CFTC Withdraws Proposed Ban on Sports and Political Prediction Markets
The CFTC has pulled its 2024 proposal that aimed to ban sports and political prediction markets, saying it will not…
CFTC pulls Biden-era proposal to ban sports, political prediction markets
CFTC Chair Mike Selig described the proposal as a “frolic into merit regulation” by the Biden administration.
Are Markets in a Bubble? Top Economists See Strength — With Caveats
Fears of a looming market bubble have returned as stock prices climb and artificial intelligence spending accelerates,…
Telegram's Durov slams Spain's online age verification proposal
The proposed laws are meant to create a mass-surveillance state and are not about protecting children, Pavel Durov…
U.S. House Passes $1.2T Funding Bill as Bitcoin Drops to $73K During Vote Uncertainty
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Markets May Misprice Rapid Fed Rate Cuts Under Warsh, Economist Warns
Markets may be mispricing how sharply U.S.
Gold Prices Rally Amid US-Iran Tensions, Crypto Prices Under Scanner Again
The US-Iran conflict saw a new incident, following which the market noted a rally for Gold prices.
The US Congress Adopts a Short-Term Budget to Avoid a Prolonged Shutdown
Billions unlocked in emergency: Congress attempts to revive the American economy. Discover the details in this article.
Senate Democrats Plan Closed-Door Meeting on U.S. Crypto Market Structure
Senate Democrats have scheduled a private meeting for February 4, 2026, to discuss the structure of the U.S.
CEA Chair Stephen Miran Resigns, Expresses Support for Rate Cuts as Crypto Prices Plunge
The Council of Economic Advisers (CEA) Chair, Stephen Miran, has resigned from his White House position.
France Considers Restricting VPNs to Support Under-15 Social Media Ban
A French official said the government is looking at ways to stop the use of VPNs to evade an incoming social media ban…
Trump expected to sign bill to end partial US government shutdown
The US House of Representatives approved a bill on Tuesday that will fund most of the government through the end of…
Prediction Markets Price a Short 2026 Government Shutdown
As the United States enters day four of a partial federal government shutdown tied to unresolved funding for Homeland…
Trump Campaign Raised $429 Million Ahead of Midterms
The Trump campaign raised $429 million ahead of the midterm elections, reflecting an unprecedented flow of political…
Unsealed Epstein Files Reference Michael Saylor and Adam Back
Newly unsealed records from the U.S.
The Appointment of Kevin Warsh to the Fed Worries the Markets
Trump finally places his pawn at the Fed: Kevin Warsh.
Trump denies knowledge of Abu Dhabi sheikh‘s $500M stake in WLFI
The reported World Liberty Financial deal, said to have been made four days before the president’s inauguration, would…
Gold at $20K? Ron Paul Says Fiat Currency Breakdown Makes It Possible
Ron Paul says the global fiat monetary system is nearing a “climactic end,” warning that soaring debt, currency…
Is Kevin Warsh a Hawk, a Dove, or the Next Volcker? Markets Are About to Find Out
President Donald Trump has nominated former Federal Reserve governor Kevin Warsh to lead the U.S.
Why India wants the e-rupee to move beyond borders
India is exploring cross-border use of the e-rupee to reduce payment costs, improve trade settlement efficiency and…
Crude Collapse: Brent Slides to $65 as Geopolitical Risk Premium Evaporates
Oil prices fell more than 4% on Feb.
OFAC Sanctions Iranian Officials as Crypto Use Gains Traction
The United States Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has added top Iranian officials…
Gold and Silver Keep Falling as Markets Deal With the Warsh Effect
Gold and silver, the two main precious metals, continued to slide as the whole sector dipped as markets prepared for…
UAE Intelligence Advisor Firm Buys 49% of Trump-Linked WLF
Foreign-linked investment in WLF raises conflict-of-interest and national security questions.
Universal Basic Income Ideas Surge as AI-Linked Layoffs Rise
Universal basic‑income ideas are being considered now that AI‑linked layoffs have become more frequent across high‑tech…