Stocks Rise While Commodity Markets Face Fresh Volatility
The Dow industrials gained 1.1%, boosted by a strong U.S. manufacturing report. Gold ended 1.9% lower, while silver is down 33% over the past two sessions.
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U.S. Will Cut Tariffs on India to 18% in Trade Deal
President Trump said Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi agreed to stop buying Russian oil and boost American purchases.
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U.S. Factory Activity Posts Fastest Gains Since 2022
U.S. factory activity unexpectedly expanded in January at the fastest pace in more than three years, as production and demand recovered strongly, a survey of manufacturing firms said.
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Trump Administration to Create $12 Billion Rare-Earth Stockpile to Counter China
The president's move comes after Beijing used its dominance over the minerals supply chain to squeeze U.S. industries.
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South Korea Inflation Eases to Five-Month Low
The benchmark consumer-price index rose 2.0% from a year earlier in January, slowing from a 2.3% gain in December, the Ministry of Data and Statistics said.
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Federal Shutdown Delays Friday's Jobs Report
For a second time in five months, work has stopped at the federal government's primary economic-statistics agency.
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U.S., Iran Poised to Meet for Talks
A flurry of diplomatic activity reflects concerns that military action could destabilize the region.
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EU Risks Raw-Materials Shortage for Renewables, Watchdog Says
The bloc must improve how it tracks raw materials needed for renewable energy to prevent supply disruptions, said the European Court of Auditors.
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Asia PMIs Signal Solid Start for Manufacturers in 2026
Asian manufacturers started the year on a strong note, with factory activity ticking up in major exporters like Japan and South Korea, and business sentiment brightening.
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Yen Moves Causing More Worry at BOJ, Opinions Summary Shows
The Bank of Japan has grown more cautious about the inflation risk posed by a weak yen, a summary of opinions showed, after recent volatility put markets on alert for intervention.
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ECB and BOE on Hold as Dollar Weakens and Imports From China Surge
The central banks are set to leave rates unchanged Thursday, as they consider the impact of a weaker dollar and an influx of cheap Chinese imports on the outlook for inflation.
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A Michigan Pension Fund's Failed Coffee Farm Bet Highlights Private-Market Risks
The fund's ill-fated ventures are examples of an increasingly popular strategy: trying to keep costs down by investing in individual projects.
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Cboe in Talks to Bring Back All-or-Nothing Options to Vie With Prediction Markets
The Wall Street derivatives exchange is seeking to capitalize on the popularity of yes-or-no wagers, though it aims to stick to financial markets.
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The Housing Market Is Swinging Toward Buyers
Nearly two-thirds of home buyers last year purchased at a discount to the original listing price, the highest proportion since 2019.
(END) Dow Jones Newswires
February 02, 2026 19:00 ET (00:00 GMT)
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