February 10, 2026 8:16 am
Key Moments Brent and WTI futures slipped modestly after gaining more than 1% in the previous session. U.S. guidance for vessels in the Strait of Hormuz kept focus on potential supply disruptions amid U.S.-Iran tensions. The European Union proposed widening Russia-related oil sanctions, while Indian Oil Corp shifted purchases toward West Africa and the Middle […]
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Key Moments Amazon has indicated to publishing industry executives that it is preparing a content marketplace for use by artificial intelligence product providers, according to The Information. Slides circulated by Amazon Web Services ahead of an AWS conference describe the marketplace alongside AI tools such as Bedrock and Quick Suite. The discussions are unfolding as […]
Read moreFebruary 10, 2026 7:04 am
Key Moments Japan’s snap election produced a “landslide” win and “supermajority” for Takaichi and the ruling LDP, reinforcing support for higher fiscal spending. USD/JPY has slipped 0.4% to 155.30 over the past two days as verbal intervention and intervention risk from Tokyo officials lifted the yen. Goldman Sachs and ANZ both expect USD/JPY to resume […]
Read moreFebruary 9, 2026 3:14 pm
Key Moments Core income at Loews’s insurance unit declined to $317 million in the fourth quarter from $342 million a year earlier. Net investment income increased to $714 million from $696 million, supported by a larger fixed income portfolio and favorable reinvestment rates. Net income attributable to Loews rose to $402 million, or $1.94 per […]
Read moreFebruary 9, 2026 2:45 pm
Key Moments EUR/JPY trades near 185.75 after bouncing from an intraday low around 184.87 following Japan’s election outcome. Euro sentiment receives a lift as Sentix Investor Confidence climbs to 4.2 in February from -1.8 in January. The Yen holds broadly firm after Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s LDP secures a historic landslide victory, keeping Japan’s fiscal […]
Read moreFebruary 9, 2026 2:26 pm
Key Moments Brent April futures traded at $67.82 a barrel and WTI at $63.31 a barrel, slightly lower in early U.S. hours. Brent and WTI fell more than 3% and 2% last week, ending a seven-week winning streak. Indirect U.S.-Iran nuclear talks are set to continue after both sides reported positive discussions in Oman. Oil […]
Read moreFebruary 9, 2026 1:46 pm
Key Moments USD/JPY recovered to 156.70 after hitting an intraday low of 156.20 on Monday. The Yen strengthened sharply following Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s landslide victory, with the LDP winning 316 of 465 Lower House seats. Weak recent U.S. labor data has reinforced expectations of additional Federal Reserve rate cuts, keeping the Dollar under pressure. […]
Read moreFebruary 9, 2026 1:17 pm
Key Moments An investor consortium agreed on a conditional, all-cash public offer of €15.6 per InPost share for all issued and outstanding stock. Rafał Brzoska will remain CEO, with InPost’s headquarters, management, and core innovation functions staying in Poland. FedEx, through wholly owned subsidiary FCWB LLC, is set to become a new shareholder upon completion […]
Read moreFebruary 9, 2026 10:14 am
Key Moments Bitcoin last traded 1.5% higher at $70,402.5 by 01:25 ET (06:25 GMT), extending its rebound from lows near $60,187.0 earlier in the week. A sharp 12%-plus jump on Friday followed heavy liquidations, bargain hunting, and a broader recovery in global risk assets, including technology stocks and precious metals. Japan’s election outcome and upcoming […]
Read moreFebruary 9, 2026 9:08 am
Key Moments GBP/USD trades around 1.3605 in early European session on Monday, easing as rate-cut expectations weigh on the Pound. The pair keeps a medium-term bullish bias while staying above the 100-day EMA. Initial support is at 1.3580 and resistance at 1.3870. BNP Paribas Markets 360 expects the next Bank of England rate cut in […]
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