Bloomberg reports China directed commercial banks to dump US Treasuries, accelerating a decade-long retreat. While official holdings hit a 15-year low of $682.6 billion,$OWL
the PBoC extended its record gold-buying streak to 15 months. This strategic shift confirms a clear move to diversify reserves and reduce exposure to the US Dollar. #chinavsusa
$OWL Amazon’s projected **$200 billion** 2026 CapEx confirms a historic AI pivot, $WARD exceeding its total spending from 1997–2022 ($236.4 billion). Collectively, Big Tech’s $650 billion forecast—a 60% year-over-year surge—highlights an unprecedented infrastructure race. This massive investment aims to dominate the AI era through massive data centers and custom silicon. #AmazonStock
$OG Wholesale used car prices rose +2.4\% in January, reversing$QNT the -0.2\% monthly average. Driven by a 5.1-day supply drop to 26.6 days and surging sales conversion rates of 60.7\%, demand is clearly outpacing inventory.$FUN With record tax refunds approaching, this supply-demand imbalance indicates significant inflationary pressure. #wholeesalecarsprice
$SIREN The Nikkei 225 surged over 5%, briefly crossing the 57,000 mark to a record high of 57,337.07. This historic rally followed Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s landslide election victory, $DUSK which fueled investor optimism for aggressive fiscal stimulus, tax reductions, and market-friendly policies. #Nikkei225
$BTC Bitcoin retreated below $70,000, trading near $69,150. $DUSK The 2% decline followed a volatile week where prices dipped to $60,000 before a brief weekend recovery.$ETH Shaky sentiment persists as investors weigh Federal Reserve liquidity concerns and a broader "risk-off" shift across global asset classes. #BitcoinWarnings #BitcoinForecast
$ACA Asia-Pacific markets surged following a strong US tech rebound and a landslide election victory for Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi. $GHST The Nikkei 225 jumped over 4%, hitting a historic intraday record of 57,337.07, fueled by expectations of aggressive fiscal stimulus and a new conservative economic shift. #AsiaPacificEconomy
$NKN The Nikkei 225 surged over 5%, briefly crossing the 57,000 mark to a record high of 57,337.07. This historic rally$GPS followed Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s landslide election victory, which fueled investor optimism for aggressive fiscal stimulus, tax reductions, and market-friendly policies. #Market_Update
The White House is convening major banks and crypto leaders to resolve a standoff over stablecoin yields. $RNBW
The meeting aims to reach a compromise on interest-like rewards, a key sticking point stalling the Clarity Act in the Senate. Verification confirms this high-stakes regulatory push. #CryptoMarketAlert
$BTC Spot BTC and ETH ETFs faced heavy selling, shedding roughly $689M and $149M respectively. $ETH Conversely, XRP led the altcoin recovery with $39M in net inflows, while SOL saw a modest $2.9M gain, $XRP reflecting a strategic rotation into specific altcoin assets during market volatility. #Trendingcoins
$YFI Oil prices fell roughly 4% in February 2026 as Brent dropped toward $66.50 after the U.S. and Iran signaled a $ZIL diplomatic thaw via talks in Oman. Verified reports confirm Iran's military warned of "crushing" responses to any attack, while analysts project a jump past $70 if hostilities resume. #OilPrices
Gold and silver saw a sharp rebound following last week’s volatility.$XAG
Spot gold advanced 1.18% to $5,040 per ounce, while spot silver surged 3.39% to $79.89. The rally was fueled by Japan’s election results and a softer U.S. dollar, with investors seeking safe havens amid geopolitical tensions. #goldandsilverupdates
$WARD Over the past 12 months, the Russian ruble has appreciated roughly 25.8% against the U.S. dollar. $OWL The USD/RUB exchange rate has shifted from approximately 96.6 in early 2025 to 76.8 today. #Russiavsamerica
$YALA A snap poll by the University of Chicago’s Clark Center and the Financial $BTC Times found that 56% of top U.S. economists believe AI will have a near-zero impact on interest rates and inflation over the next two years. #ChicagoUpdates
$XAU Gold (XAUUSD) opened the week strongly near $5,040, successfully reclaiming the $5,000 psychological handle. $pippin This follows a recovery from the "Warsh Shock" earlier this month, with technicals now showing a bullish alignment above key moving averages. #GOLD_UPDATE
$DCR "Takaichi trade"—shorting bonds and the Yen—is intensifying. $DUSK Her February 2026 supermajority empowers an "Abenomics-plus" agenda of aggressive stimulus and tax cuts. With debt at 230% of GDP, markets fear uncurbed spending will drive JGB yields higher while devaluing the Yen against a strengthening US Dollar. #JapaneseYen
$XAG Silver's price action reflects extreme volatility. While historic peaks reached near $50, a $XRP surge past $100 followed by a monthly close below it indicates strong psychological resistance. $ETH To confirm a true structural breakout, silver must sustain monthly closes above $100, validating the long-term bullish trend and attracting further momentum. #SilverAnalysis
$PENGUIN By mid-2025, foreign-held US debt reached $9.13 trillion, approximately 4.5 times 2005 levels ($2.0 trillion). $BTC Interest payments have spiked due to higher rates, with Q3 2025 annualized payments to foreign holders hitting record highs, $WARD nearly sextupling the ~**$50 billion** quarterly pace seen in 2008. #USDebtMarket
$BTC Russia introduced legislation to normalize cryptocurrency for all investors, including retail. This bill transitions crypto from $ECHO a "special regulatory object" to a standard financial asset. While legalizing ownership, it reportedly caps non-professional investments at approximately $3,800. #RussiaCrypto
$PAXG PAXG has reached the $5,000 milestone, reflecting a historic surge in global spot gold prices. $XAU Each token is backed by one fine troy ounce of London Good Delivery gold, allowing investors to hold physical bullion through a regulated digital asset. #PAXGUSDT