BOJ's Takata signals need for flexible policy options beyond gradual rate hikes
BOJ's Takata says the central bank should consider a broad range of policy options, not just gradual rate hikes of 0.25%.
02/09/2026 05:516 min read
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Gold's slide continues as buyers lose steam, technical outlook weakens
Gold extended its decline, breaking below key technical levels amid rising bond yields and geopolitical tensions.
02/09/2026 05:315 min read
Palo Alto's CEO calls for new cybersecurity stack as AI buildout nears $5 trillion
Palo Alto Networks CEO says $5 trillion in AI capex requires a wholly new security stack, as quarterly results beat estimates.
02/09/2026 05:268 min read
Musk: Grok 4.7 Coming in 10 Days, Set to Outperform All AI Models
Elon Musk announced Grok 4.7 release in 10 days, claiming it will surpass all current AI models, citing SpaceX data advantage.
02/09/2026 04:569 min read
South Korea's KOSPI Tumbles 3% as Iran Conflict Fuels Oil Rally to Multi-Week Peak
Asian markets tumbled as US airstrikes on Iran boosted oil to a five-week high and triggered a global bond selloff, with KOSPI down 3%.
02/09/2026 04:568 min read
Makhlouf says ECB's next move already anticipated by markets
ECB's Makhlouf says the upcoming rate decision will not surprise markets, and policy only becomes restrictive above 2.75%. He also indicates further hikes may…
02/09/2026 04:326 min read
Polymarket: Democrats Now 51% Favorites to Sweep Midterms
Polymarket gives Democrats 51% odds to sweep the midterm elections, driven by Trump's falling approval and record gas prices.
02/09/2026 04:267 min read
Donald Trump Jr. Profits from Both Kalshi and Polymarket
Donald Trump Jr.'s venture firm 1789 Capital is investing $300 million in Polymarket, adding to his advisory role and equity in rival Kalshi.
02/09/2026 03:5710 min read
Oil climbs to near six-week high as US-Iran hostilities persist
Oil hit a near six-week high as US-Iran fighting continued. Central banks in Japan, New Zealand and Australia signaled more tightening.
02/09/2026 03:5316 min read
RBNZ chief: rates still supportive after hike cycle
RBNZ Governor Breman says rate path unchanged from May, and policy remains supportive despite recent hike.
02/09/2026 03:4113 min read