Warren Takunda

Bitcoin finally shows signs of copying stocks and gold with a run to near all-time highs as BTC price action returns.

Germany’s federal election could trigger a major rally in the country’s stock market.

President Donald Trump's comments have raised hopes of a de-escalation in the trade war between the world's two largest economies. This has further strengthened the Chinese currency and stock markets, which have gained throughout the month amid the surprising launch of DeepSeek's AI model.

Asian stocks surged on AI optimism, while U.S. markets weakened amid fading exceptionalism. Gold neared record highs, and the dollar slipped for a third week.

London stocks were steady as strong retail sales data and a record budget surplus offset weaker-than-expected public finances. Standard Chartered surged after reporting a rise in profits and announcing a $1.5bn shareholder return.

The British Pound rose against the Euro and Dollar after UK retail sales easily beat expectations and the government recorded a rare financial surplus in January.

The Fed warns Trump's tariffs may raise prices, adding economic uncertainty. Despite his criticism, the Fed held rates steady, stressing caution.

The global markets have exhibited prominent trends since Trump's inauguration. Euronews Business provides a review of major trends in asset classes amid his policies over the past month.

Australia’s jobless rate rose to 4.1% in January despite strong job gains, highlighting a tight labor market. The data complicates the outlook for further RBA rate cuts, as inflation risks remain.