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Commodities
Gold and Bitcoin Slide Sharply as Markets See Sudden Selloff
Gold plunges nearly $400 intraday while Bitcoin slips below $85,000, triggering $430 million in crypto liquidations.
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Story of the Day Big Tech & InnovationMicrosoft Shares Sink 12% After AI Spending and OpenAI Exposure Rattle Investors
Microsoft shares plunged as much as 12% in a single session after earnings revealed soaring AI infrastructure costs and heavy reliance on OpenAI-linked cloud contracts. The drop marked one of the company’s sharpest declines since 2020.
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In brief Commodities
U.S. Oil Prices Climb Toward $69 on Rising Iran Tensions
U.S. oil prices jump toward $69 per barrel, hitting a multi-month high as tensions with Iran escalate.
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In brief Big Tech & Innovation
China Approves Import of Nvidia H200 AI Chips
China authorizes the import of hundreds of thousands of Nvidia H200 AI chips for major domestic buyers.
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Tesla to End Model S and X Production, Shift Fremont Plant to Optimus Robots
Tesla will discontinue production of its Model S and Model X vehicles and convert its Fremont factory to manufacture Optimus humanoid robots. Elon Musk said the transition will begin in the second quarter, with long-term output targeted at up to…
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In brief Commodities
Gold Volatility Jumps to 2008 Levels as Traders Brace for Swings
Gold volatility hits 2008-era levels as traders prepare for sharp short-term price swings.
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Story of the Day CommoditiesGold Soars Above $5,600 After Fed Signals, Silver Tops $120 in Historic Run
Gold surged above $5,600 per ounce for the first time in history following the Federal Reserve’s latest remarks, while silver broke past $120. The precious metals rally has delivered returns that far outpace equity markets.
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In brief Business
Google to Pay $135 Million to Settle Android Data Lawsuit
Google agrees to a $135 million settlement over claims that Android transferred cellular data without adequate user consent.
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In brief ETFs & Indexes
Foreign Investors Pour into Brazil Stocks as Inflows Surge
Foreign investors channel $2.3 billion into Brazilian stocks in January, sending the Ibovespa sharply higher.
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