Analysis

S&P 500 Overview

The S&P 500 (US500) continues to trade near record highs around the 6,900–6,930 area, supported mainly by strength in the technology sector. However, this very sector causes elevated volatility across the board.

Headway | 4h 43min ago

How to Invest Like Warren Buffett in 2026 (Part 3)

Part 3 focuses on one of Warren Buffett’s most valuable skills: acting decisively when others panic. Learn how holding cash, preparing a quality watchlist, and distinguishing temporary setbacks from permanent decline can help investors seize opportunities during market dislocations in the 2026 investment landscape.

ActivTrades | 6h 11min ago

FX market steals the spotlight as risk rally pauses

Friday’s rally in both equities and cryptos may be tested today; Japanese PM Takaichi scores an impressive win; verbal interventions boost the yen; Dollar on the back foot, also due to a Chinese directive about US Treasuries; Pound remains under pressure as political crisis deepens;

XM Group | 7h 43min ago

USD/JPY Reacts to Political News: Budget Line Will Be Soft

USD/JPY is down to 156.73 on Monday. The Japanese yen had earlier dropped to its lowest levels in almost two weeks after a landslide victory for Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party in early elections to the lower house of parliament. The coalition is led by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi. However, demand for the yen returned shortly after.

RoboForex | 8h 24min ago

Gold Climbs Back Toward $5,000 as Dollar Weakens

Gold rebounded alongside a softer dollar as markets positioned cautiously ahead of the US nonfarm payrolls report.

VT Markets | 8h 56min ago

EBC Markets Briefing | Yen lower after Japan election; Stellantis shares collapsed

The yen continued its recent losses in early Asian trading on Monday after Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi's snap election victory cleared the way for more fiscal stimulus.

EBC Financial Group | 8h 59min ago

US CPI Takes Centre Stage as Markets Brace Volatility

Markets head into a volatile week with US Inflation data is firmly in focus. The January US CPI report is expected to shape Federal Reserve policy expectations, US Dollar direction, and global asset pricing, with attention to Treasury auction and global inflation signs.

Ultima Markets | 10h 19min ago

Dow Above 50,000; Gold Range-Bound Ahead of U.S. NFP & CPI

The Dow Jones Industrial Average broke above the historic 50,000-point mark on Friday, while the S&P 500 surged, supported by a sharp rally in chipmakers such as Nvidia. Meanwhile, Amazon shares plunged after the company warned that its AI infrastructure spending would rise significantly. For the week, the Dow gained 2.5%, the S&P 500 edged down 0.1%, and the Nasdaq slipped 1.9%.

ATFX | 10h 47min ago

Kiwi Stabilises as Rate Hike Expectations Rise

The NZD/USD held near 0.602 after rebounding from a two-week low, as traders balanced weak labour data against rising expectations of a rate hike later in 2026.

VT Markets | 11h 20min ago

Metals Rally on Asia Demand | 9th February, 2026

Metals Rally Accelerates: Gold surges above $5,000 on strong China-led buying, while Silver holds near $80.50 on Japan reflation trades. AUD strengthens on hawkish RBA expectations, EUR benefits from a softer USD, and Asian policy support keeps regional FX stable. Commodities remain the dominant driver.

Moneta Markets | 12h 5min ago

Nikkei Hits Record High as Election Clarity Sparks Powerful Repricing

The Nikkei 225 surged 5.7% to a record high after Japan’s election delivered political clarity, prompting markets to price in fiscal expansion and stronger growth momentum.

VT Markets | 13h 57min ago

XAG - The Trade Nobody Is Talking About. Yet

Here’s a mid-term idea from the US traders 👉 the ratio of silver mining stocks (SIL ETF) to the price of Silver itself.

Headway | 3 days ago

Risk Aversion Weighs on Majors as Policy Signals Diverge | 6th February, 2026

Risk Aversion Dominates: Global markets stay cautious as risk-off sentiment weighs on GBP, AUD, and NZD amid dovish BoE signals and fragile confidence. EUR finds modest support on softer Fed expectations, while CAD holds firmer as oil prices rebound. Overall, uncertainty keeps pressure on high-beta currencies.

Moneta Markets | 3 days ago

Stocks continue to bleed but gold and cryptos steadier

Worries about AI spending and disruption continue to weigh on stocks. But precious metals and Bitcoin come off lows. Soft US jobs data boost rate cut bets but dollar supported by market turmoil. Yen finds some footing ahead of elections, BoE and ECB hold rates.

XM Group | 3 days ago

Bitcoin Market Research - Whale Distribution Signals a Bearish Cycle

The Santiment platform supposed that the whales sell Bitcoin, while retail traders have started buying aggressively. This exact combination - a distribution by key market participants and accumulation by retail - has been historically forming bearish cycles. A so-called reversal shouldn’t be expected until there are clear signs of capitulation from the crowd.

Headway | 3 days ago