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Forex Signals Feb 2: NFP, Palantir, Disney, AMD, Alphabet and Amazon Earnings Preview

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Palantir, Disney, AMD, PepsiCo, Alphabet, Amazon, Shell, and Toyota are all expected to release results this week that might influence industry mood and the trajectory of the market as a whole.
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OPEC+ on Track to Confirm March Output Freeze

Posted on by Olumide Adesina

Delegates stated that OPEC+ is nearing approval of plans to halt production increases in March. Key members led by Saudi Arabia and Russia decided in November to halt a rapid revival of output for the first quarter.

OPEC+ continues to put arbitrary Oil prices

Three delegates stated on Sunday that they anticipate the alliance will confirm the pause for March, reiterating their opinions from last week. The alliance has reiterated the policy at monthly meetings. They also stated that they don’t anticipate plans after the first quarter. Even though the possibility of US action against OPEC member Iran is driving up oil prices, the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and its allies are continuing on their current course.

Brent futures reached a four-month high of $71.89 per barrel last week following US President Donald Trump’s warning to Tehran to reach a nuclear agreement or risk military action

OPEC+ and its allies often respond cautiously when geopolitical risks rise, typically waiting for changes in actual supplies before acting. Eight OPEC+ nations swiftly boosted production last year in what appeared to be an effort to reclaim their market share worldwide.

Prices have been supported by unrest in Iran and disruptions in Kazakhstan, another alliance member, even though many analysts still anticipate a large supply glut

Gold Sinks to $4,650, Silver down at $75 amid Investors Exit

Posted on by Olumide Adesina

Silver whipsawed in turbulent trading following a dramatic reversal of a record-breaking rally that went too far, too quickly, and gold fell after its largest decline in over ten years.

Spot gold fell as much as 6.3 percent on Monday.

Silver swung sharply, dropping as low as $75.10 an ounce before climbing as much as 3.2 percent and retreating once again. The previous session saw the white metal record its largest intraday loss to date. Even experienced traders were taken aback by the all-time highs reached by precious metals.

investors piled into gold and silver in January because of fresh worries about currency depreciation, geopolitical unrest, and the Federal Reserve’sindependence, intensifying an already intense rally. The rally was made frothy by a surge of purchases from Chinese speculators.

The market direction following Friday’s retreat will be largely determined by how much Chinese investors buy the dips.

Even after the market opened, the Shanghai benchmark price continued to decline, but it remained higher than the global price. Over the weekend, buyers flocked to the country’s biggest bullion marketplace in Shenzhen to stock up on gold jewelry and bars ahead of the Lunar New Year.

The announcement that US President Donald Trump would appoint Kevin Warsh to head the Fed was the catalyst for Friday’s dramatic selloff. This news caused the dollar to rise and undermined confidence among investors who had wagered on Trump’s willingness to allow the currency to decline.

Warsh is seen by traders as the most formidable opponent of inflation among the remaining contenders, which raises hopes for a monetary policy that would support the dollar and devalue bullion priced in US dollars.

Bitcoin Crashes Below $75K as Weekend Liquidations Mount

Posted on by Olumide Adesina

Bitcoin fell below $75,000, roughly 42% from its 2025 peak, and returned to levels last seen following the “Liberation Day” tariff fallout.

Bitcoin is trapped by the bears this week.

What started as a severe crash in October has turned into something more destructive: a selloff characterized by a lack of buyers, momentum, and confidence rather than panic. In contrast to the October drawdown, there hasn’t been a clear spark, cascading liquidations, or systemic shock; instead, there has only been declining demand, thin liquidity, and an unconnected token.

Risk rallies, dollar depreciation, and geopolitical strain have not affected Bitcoin. Despite the recent sharp fluctuations in gold and silver, there was no rotation in cryptocurrency. In January, Bitcoin experienced its fourth consecutive monthly decline of almost 11%.

This is the longest losing streak since 2018, during the crash that followed the 2017 boom in initial coin offerings.

China Fuels, Then Trigger Epic Gold, Silver Crash

Posted on by Olumide Adesina

The precious metal fell again this week, leaving weary traders stunned. Prices for everything from gold to copper and tin appeared to defy supply/demand fundamentals because of a surge of hot money from Chinese speculators, leaving traders in the metals market glued to screens.

Dow Gains Ground While Investors Watch US-China Dialogue Unfold

The rally then turned into one of the most spectacular crashes in commodity market history in a matter of hours. Gold fell 9 percent on its worst day in over ten years, while silver saw its largest-ever 26 percent decline on Friday. After an abrupt surge above $14,500 per ton that quickly collapsed, copper traders were already in shock.

Many had warned that the metals markets were overstretched and ready for a correction after weeks of unrelenting surges. News that US President Donald Trump intended to nominate Kevin Warsh to lead the Federal Reserve was the catalyst for Friday’s crash, sending the dollar higher. Even so, the magnitude and speed of the decline were astounding, especially for a market as big and liquid as gold.

Unwilling to miss the Asian trading day, when many of the biggest moves have occurred, metals traders in the US and Europe have been working nonstop. They have even been frantically trading via long-distance flights. Executives watched in silence as the crisis developed while staring at their phones at the largest coin conference in the world, held in Germany last week.

However, in recent weeks, the gains have accelerated due to a surge in purchases by Chinese speculators, ranging from individual investors to large equity funds entering the commodities market. This has caused metals like copper and silver to reach all-time highs. Trend-following commodity trading advisors poured in as prices skyrocketed, intensifying the rally.

The increase in metals became a symbol of some investors’ growing mistrust of the US dollar as worries about the Fed’s independence and geopolitical conflicts from Iran to Venezuela dominated the news. Gold and silver fever swept consumers from China to Germany as the metals’ upward momentum attracted more buyers.

The scenes were reminiscent of 1979–1980, the only other period in modern history when the markets saw such sharp price swings.

Silver Frenzy Forced to Pause: China Imposes All-Day Fund Suspension

Posted on by Olumide Adesina

China suspended trading of five commodity funds on Friday to reduce the underlying risks of investment mania in gold, silver, and oil, and to stop the mania of gold, silver, and oil investors.

Silver’s Momentum Reset Sets the Stage for the Next Leg Higher

The only public fund investing in silver futures in mainland China, UBS SDIC Silver Futures Fund, a listed open-ended fund (LOF), will be suspended for the entire day on Friday, the second such halt since January 22.

The only public fund in China that makes direct investments in silver futures, the UBS SDIC Silver Futures Fund, was suspended for the duration of the trading day. After several risk alerts and brief pauses since late 2025, this is its second full-day suspension since January 22.

The fund has traded at unsustainable premiums—around 36 percent over Shanghai Futures Exchange silver contracts—driven by speculative demand, social media hype, and limited alternatives for Chinese investors to gain exposure to silver.

Shorter one-hour suspensions (until 10:30 a.m.) were imposed on four oil LOFs.  According to analysts quoted in reports, these halts are intended to preserve capital market stability, shield retail investors from potential “huge losses” if conditions abruptly reverse, and lower underlying systemic risks.

A significant increase in silver and gold prices, driven by geopolitical tensions and supply limitations (including China’s previous export restrictions), is among the background factors.

Chinese investors’ speculative demand,  demonstrated by the premiums local prices have earned over international benchmarks, contributed to the increase in global prices. There have also been other indications of high demand. With warnings that the premium over Shanghai Futures Exchange contracts is “unsustainable,”

China’s sole pure-play silver fund temporarily stopped trading this week and turned away new clients. Citigroup Inc. stated earlier this week that “Chinese retail investors tend to be trend-following, like traders in US futures and derivatives markets.”

The bank projected that silver would reach $150 in three months and that strong buying would continue “due to robust short-term momentum.” Gold prices have risen alongside demand from exchange-traded funds backed by the metal. However, ETF withdrawals have not stopped silver’s recent sharp increases.

Bitcoin Price Forecast: BTC Stops at Reckoning Zone, Will the 2025 Pattern Repeat Again?

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BTC has entered 2026 under pressure, but beneath the surface, long-term holders and institutional capital may be quietly rebuilding the foundation for the next advance.
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OPEC+ Delegates Expect to Ratify Q1 Output Pause Through March

Posted on by Olumide Adesina

Delegates stated that OPEC+ is nearing approval of plans to halt production increases in March. Key members led by Saudi Arabia and Russia decided in November to halt a rapid revival of output during the first quarter.

OPEC+ continues to put arbitrary Oil prices

Three delegates stated on Sunday that they anticipate the alliance will confirm the pause for March, reiterating their opinions from last week. The alliance has reiterated the policy at monthly meetings. They also stated that they don’t anticipate plans after the first quarter. Even though the possibility of US action against OPEC member Iran is driving up oil prices, the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and its allies are continuing on their current course.

Brent futures reached a four-month high of $71.89 per barrel last week following US President Donald Trump’s warning to Tehran to reach a nuclear agreement or risk military action

OPEC+ and its allies often respond cautiously when geopolitical risks rise, typically waiting for changes in actual supplies before acting. Eight OPEC+ nations swiftly boosted production last year in what appeared to be an effort to reclaim their market share worldwide.

They made the decision to stop making more increases in the first quarter. The decision was partially validated by events. Even though many analysts still anticipate a large supply glut, prices have been supported by unrest in Iran and disruptions in Kazakhstan, another alliance member.

Gold Plunges Most in 40+ Years, Silver Records Historic Intraday Crash in Brutal Reversal

Posted on by Olumide Adesina

Silver recorded a record intraday decline, and gold experienced its largest decline in forty years in a sharp reversal of the surge that drove prices to all-time highs. Gold experienced its largest intraday decline since the early 1980s, falling more than 12 percent to fall below $5,000 per ounce.

 

Silver fell as much as 36% as the selloff swept through the larger metals markets, a record intraday decline. In London, copper dropped 3.4 percent from its all-time high on Thursday.

A sell-off of commodity currencies, such as the Swedish krona and the Australian dollar, helped the dollar soar. Over the past year, investor demand for precious metals has reached record highs, shocking seasoned traders and causing extraordinary price volatility.

This picked up speed in January as investors flocked to the traditional safe havens amid worries about currency depreciation, the Federal Reserve’s independence, trade disputes, and geopolitical unrest.

The selloff on Friday, which surpassed the October decline, is the biggest shock to the rally. The dollar’s recovery following reports that the Trump administration was getting ready to nominate Kevin Warsh for Fed chair—a move that was subsequently confirmed—was what set it off.

Investors who had been hoarding metals after the US president indicated it would allow the currency weaken earlier were disheartened by the greenback’s surge.

Warsh is seen as the most formidable opponent of inflation among the finalists, which raises expectations of a monetary policy that would support the dollar and devalue bullion priced in US dollars. According to Aakash Doshi, global head of gold and metals strategy at State Street Investment Management, “Trump’s announcement of Warsh as his choice for the next Fed Chair has been a US dollar positive and precious metals negative.