February 2, 2026

European Stocks Open Lower Amid Precious Metals Decline

London: European shares opened lower on Monday, influenced by the continued sharp decline in precious metals prices, at a time when caution increased among investors following US President Donald Trump’s announcement of the appointment of Kevin Warsh …

Nikkei Falls on Tech Stock Losses

Tokyo: The Nikkei Japanese index recorded its largest drop in a week on Monday, as losses in technology and resource stocks outweighed early gains achieved amid a weaker yen. The benchmark Nikkei 225 index fell 1.2 percent to close at 52,655.18 points…