Silver resumed downside pressure after a brief stabilisation, giving back much of a recent two‑day rebound following last week’s steep drop. Gold also weakened, and oil declined by roughly 3% in the latest session. #silver #gold #oil #FiatNews
Bitcoin slipped below $70,000 after breaking key technical levels, extending a crypto sell‑off that amplified losses in technology equities. The rapid decline in digital assets contributed to heightened investor risk aversion. #Bitcoin #crypto #FiatNews
US equities extended losses as investors moved away from risk assets; tech shares led declines and the Nasdaq recorded one of its sharpest short‑term drops in months. Major indices fell: Nasdaq -1.24%, S&P 500 -1.45%, reflecting broad risk‑off sentiment amid earnings and macro uncertainty. #NASDAQ #markets #FiatNews
Alphabet beat fourth‑quarter revenue and profit estimates but surprised markets with plans for substantially higher capital spending on AI infrastructure this year. The elevated capex outlook weighed on the stock, while chipmaker Broadcom benefited on expectations of stronger demand. #Alphabet #AI #Broadcom #FiatNews
The ECB left its main policy rate at 2.0% at its first meeting of the year, signalling a clear preference for rate stability. Governing Council communication indicated a wait‑and‑see approach amid steady eurozone economy and low unemployment. #ECB #euro #FiatNews
CNB holds its key rate at 3.5% and upgrades its growth outlook. The decision followed January inflation easing to 1.6% year‑on‑year; the board was unanimous and described upside and downside inflation risks as balanced. #CNB #CzechRepublic #FiatNews
Excalibur Army, part of the CSG group, has won a contract in Southeast Asia to supply more than 100 Patriot armoured vehicles, with the deal valued at over CZK 6 billion. The company announced the order on 5 February 2026.
The agreement covers production of the Patriot armoured vehicle family and represents a multi‑hundred‑unit export contract for the group. The value was reported as more than 6 billion Czech koruna and the quantity as in excess of one hundred vehicles.
The contract strengthens Excalibur Army’s presence in the Southeast Asian market and is one of the larger recent export orders reported by the CSG group. #ExcaliburArmy #CSG #defense #FiatNews
On 5 February 2026 the Czech National Bank left its key interest rate unchanged at 3.5%. In a press conference following the decision, Governor Aleš Michl adjusted market expectations with a slightly hawkish tone, while stopping short of committing to further tightening.
The CNB’s hold at 3.5% preserves the current policy stance. Michl’s remarks suggested the central bank remains attentive to upside risks to inflation and is prepared to respond if required, but he also acknowledged that a future reduction in rates remains possible if economic conditions warrant it.
Investors and analysts will be watching upcoming data and CNB communications closely for clearer guidance on the timing of any rate easing or further tightening. #CNB #CzechRepublic #interestrates #FiatNews
The European Central Bank left all policy rates unchanged on 5 February 2026, keeping the deposit rate at 2% as widely expected. The decision maintains the current monetary stance and the ECB signalled no immediate change in tone.
Euro‑area consumer inflation in January fell below the ECB’s 2% target. The central bank attributed the drop mainly to base‑effects and lower energy prices rather than to a persistent disinflationary trend that would require prompt policy easing.
As a result, policymakers held steady, underscoring their view that the recent decline does not yet warrant a shift in monetary policy. #ECB #Eurozone #inflation #FiatNews
The Czech National Bank (CNB) left its key interest rate unchanged at 3.5% at its monetary policy meeting on 5 February 2026, in line with analysts' expectations. The bank's decision was announced after the Czech Statistical Office published January inflation data showing a year‑on‑year decline to 1.6%.
The CNB's bank board opted not to adjust the basic rate amid the cooler inflation reading, which policymakers considered when assessing near‑term price pressures. The move preserves the current monetary policy stance while inflation remains well below levels seen in previous years.
No additional commentary or quotes were included in the report on the decision. #CNB #CzechRepublic #inflation #interestrates #FiatNews
