Cooling inflation and steady hiring ignite fresh hopes of a US soft landing in 2026
January delivered the kind of mix investors and policymakers have been looking for: inflation cooled even as the labor market kept adding jobs.
Economy
Economy
AI sell-off: 3 sectors it has hit the hardest and why
The meteoric rise of artificial intelligence, which once propelled markets to record highs, has hit a wall of skepticism. In early February 2026,
Economy
US crypto policy deadlock is weighing on Bitcoin price
Progress around key crypto legislations in the US remains stuck in limbo, effectively capping price action as institutional capital remains on the sidelines.
Gold
Polygon seeks to extend gains above $0.10: check forecast
The broader cryptocurrency market is having a mixed performance on Friday, with most leading cryptocurrencies currently in the red. However, POL, the native
Gold
Bitcoin is seeing selling pressure from this unexpected source
Bitcoin’s latest bout of selling has a different feel. Instead of the usual crypto stress signals, panic from small investors, a wave of
Gold
Coinbase stock flips crucial support level as losses jump: can it hit $100?
Coinbase stock price continued its freefall this week as the crypto exchange released its financial results. COIN plunged to a low of $141
Gold
Kalshi enters sports insurance, challenging how teams hedge risk
Kalshi is moving into the sports insurance sector through a partnership with specialist broker Game Point Capital, signalling a shift in how insurers
Gold
US inflation eases more than expected to 2.4%; Fed seen staying on hold
US consumer price inflation eased more than expected in January, offering markets some relief, but signs of firm underlying price pressures, along with
Oil
India nudges refiners to buy more US, Venezuelan crude after trade deal
India has asked its state-owned refiners to consider increasing purchases of US and Venezuelan crude oil following a trade agreement that the Trump
Oil
Analysis: India reshapes Russian oil trade; market tightens as Moscow eyes China
At the moment, the oil market is riddled with different scenarios, which keep investors on their toes. The prospect of India completely stopping