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Bitcoin Nears $60,000 as Risk-Off Selling Sweeps Through Crypto Markets

Bitcoin Nears $60,000 as Risk-Off Selling Sweeps Through Crypto Markets

On February 6, 2026 (Reuters), Bitcoin briefly tested the key psychological support level of $60,000, touching an intraday low of $60,008.52 its weakest level in 16 months before rebounding in a highly volatile session. The move came as a broad global sell-off in technology stocks deepened, triggering a wider retreat from risk assets across markets.

By Ebila AINews
Silver Slides Again After a Brief Bounce: What’s Driving This Extreme Volatility?

Silver Slides Again After a Brief Bounce: What’s Driving This Extreme Volatility?

After a short-lived two-day rebound, silver prices plunged again on Thursday, February 5, 2026. Reuters reported that spot silver was down nearly 15% at one point, as thin liquidity and broad risk-off positioning amplified the selloff across markets.

By Ebila AINews
Oil Prices Cool Off as U.S.–Iran Talks Resume in Oman: Markets Trim the Middle East Risk Premium

Oil Prices Cool Off as U.S.–Iran Talks Resume in Oman: Markets Trim the Middle East Risk Premium

In the early hours of Thursday, February 5, 2026, oil prices turned lower after a strong rally the previous session. The trigger was news that the United States and Iran agreed to hold talks in Muscat, Oman, on Friday, February 6, easing fears that a military escalation could disrupt supply from the Middle East.

By Ebila AINews
Ebila AI Is Ready to Shine at iFX EXPO Dubai 2026

Ebila AI Is Ready to Shine at iFX EXPO Dubai 2026

In just a few days, Ebila AI will officially be at Dubai World Trade Centre to attend iFX EXPO Dubai 2026 a major event that brings together the global online trading community, fintech companies, and financial service providers from around the world.

By Ebila AINews
“Project Vault” at $12 Billion: The U.S. Builds a Strategic Critical-Minerals Stockpile to Reduce China Risk. The Economic Impact Will Show Up in Prices, Supply Chains, and Balance-Sheet Risk

“Project Vault” at $12 Billion: The U.S. Builds a Strategic Critical-Minerals Stockpile to Reduce China Risk. The Economic Impact Will Show Up in Prices, Supply Chains, and Balance-Sheet Risk

On February 2, 2026, President Donald Trump announced a new U.S. initiative to establish a strategic stockpile of critical minerals branded Project Vault with a stated size of $12 billion. The goal is to cushion U.S. manufacturers against supply disruptions and reduce dependence on China across key mineral supply chains.

By Ebila AINews
The U.S.–India “18% tariff deal”. Why the real impact depends on implementation, import costs, and how fast India can replace Russian oil

The U.S.–India “18% tariff deal”. Why the real impact depends on implementation, import costs, and how fast India can replace Russian oil

Following a phone call with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, U.S. President Donald Trump said the two countries had reached a trade agreement and would “immediately” reduce tariffs, cutting a so-called reciprocal U.S. tariff rate from 25% to 18%. The announcement was posted on Truth Social.

By Ebila AINews
Markets welcome Warsh as a steady Fed choice:  Gold and Silver drop sharply, the Dollar strengthens

Markets welcome Warsh as a steady Fed choice: Gold and Silver drop sharply, the Dollar strengthens

Donald Trump’s announcement that he has nominated Kevin Warsh to become the next Chair of the Federal Reserve (when Jerome Powell’s term ends in May) quickly turned into a major sentiment shift across global markets.

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Trump Nominates Kevin Warsh as Fed Chair: Markets Reprice Rates, the Dollar, and Precious Metals

Trump Nominates Kevin Warsh as Fed Chair: Markets Reprice Rates, the Dollar, and Precious Metals

President Donald Trump said on January 30 that he will nominate Kevin Warsh to serve as the next Chair of the Federal Reserve, succeeding Jerome Powell when the current chair’s term ends in May.

By Ebila AINews
EU–India Sign “Largest-Ever” FTA: A Financial Expert’s View on Capital Flows, Tariffs, and Trump’s Next Move

EU–India Sign “Largest-Ever” FTA: A Financial Expert’s View on Capital Flows, Tariffs, and Trump’s Next Move

On 27 January 2026, the European Union (EU) and India reached a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) after nearly two decades of negotiations widely described as the “mother of all deals.” What has captured investors’ attention, however, is not merely the headline tariff cuts, but the broader geo-economic signal: as the United States increasingly uses tariffs as a policy lever, major economies are re-wiring trade linkages to reduce Washington-driven “policy risk.”

By Ebila AINews
Oil Prices Hold Their Uptrend as Iran Risk Returns An Economic Lens on Supply, Inventories, Risk Premiums, and 2026 Expectations

Oil Prices Hold Their Uptrend as Iran Risk Returns An Economic Lens on Supply, Inventories, Risk Premiums, and 2026 Expectations

On Monday, Jan 26, 2026, Brent hovered around $66 per barrel and WTI around $61 per barrel, extending last week’s strong move. The immediate catalyst was renewed U.S.–Iran tensions, which pushed traders to “price in” additional geopolitical risk. But the bigger macro picture remains a tug-of-war: short-term risk support versus a widely discussed 2026 supply surplus.

By Ebila AINews