A selloff in US technology stocks continued, and Amazon failed to reverse the trend despite surprising investors with planned higher spending. Broad tech weakness led declines and dampened market sentiment. #Tech #Amazon #FiatNews

European futures traded in negative territory on Feb 6, 2026, as US tech weakness spilled over, with sector losses weighing on sentiment ahead of key earnings and macro releases. Futures signalled declines for major European indexes. #EuropeanMarkets #FiatNews

A sharp collapse in Bitcoin has been supporting the US dollar, market observers note. The cryptocurrency’s recent fall increased demand for the dollar as a perceived safe‑haven, helping lift USD momentum. No precise figures were cited in the note. #Bitcoin #USD #FiatNews

Czech National Bank left policy rates unchanged at 3.5% in its latest decision, with the tone of the meeting described as mildly hawkish. Governor Aleš Michl said this year’s fall in inflation is largely one‑off and that wage dynamics and inflation in services will be decisive for further moves. #CNB #inflation #FiatNews

Komerční banka reported a weaker finish to 2025 but signalled an optimistic outlook for 2026. In Q4 2025 the bank’s net profit fell 4.9% year-on-year to CZK 4.5 billion as lower total income outweighed the benefits of cost savings and further net releases of impairment provisions. The bank said cost-cutting measures and the additional release of reserves helped limit the decline, but did not fully offset the reduction in revenue. Management described the outlook for 2026 as positive, without providing further detail in the summary release. The quarterly result highlights pressure on income at year-end even as efficiency and provisioning moves provided partial support. #KomerčníBanka #CzechBanks #FiatNews

On Feb. 5, 2026, Amazon said it expects to spend about $200 billion this year, surpassing Alphabet's planned capital expenditures. The announcement came as technology stocks continued to decline and after Amazon delivered mixed results for the fourth quarter. The company’s $200 billion estimate positions Amazon ahead of Alphabet in planned 2026 capex, highlighting a significant investment commitment despite recent market weakness. Specific line-item details of the spending or segment breakdown were not provided in the report. Amazon’s outlook and large capex plan follow its mixed Q4 performance and underscore an aggressive spending posture for the year ahead. #AMZN #GOOGL #tech #FiatNews

A commentary dated 5 February 2026 highlights a renewed rotation into value stocks and notes emerging cyclical signals in the equity market. The piece frames this as a notable development in market internals, with value names gaining attention after a period of growth-led outperformance. The author underlines a two-way relationship between economic forecasts and market action: investors may rely on macro projections to shape portfolio decisions, yet those very forecasts can also be influenced by how equity markets behave. The commentary stresses that market signals and macro narratives are interacting rather than following a one-way causal path. Readers are encouraged to watch valuation differentials and cyclical indicators as part of assessing market positioning. The note presents the shift toward value and cyclical signals as a meaningful market backdrop as of early February 2026. #ValueStocks #Equities #MarketCycles #FiatNews

Economic highlights for Feb 6: Germany industrial production y/y (Dec) consensus 1.9% (prev. 0.8%); Czech industrial production y/y (Dec) consensus 5.2% (prev. -0.3%); US payrolls (Jan) consensus +65k (prev. +50k); US hourly wages y/y (Jan) consensus 3.6% (prev. 3.8%). #econdata #FiatNews

Pandora will introduce a platinum jewellery collection to reduce reliance on the highly volatile silver market. The firm expects the new range to help stabilise results and sentiment after recent large silver price swings. #Pandora #silver #FiatNews

Shell reported its weakest quarterly profit in five years for Q4 and missed analyst expectations, but the company did not reduce its share buyback program. The results highlight pressure on energy sector earnings despite shareholder returns. #Shell #FiatNews

Vestas raised its profit outlook for 2026, boosted its dividend by one‑third and announced a further €150m share buyback, yet its stock fell after the results. The company improved guidance but the market response was negative. #Vestas #FiatNews

The Bank of England kept its base rate at 3.75% as expected but signalled that reductions could be approaching. The decision came alongside a notably weaker growth outlook and a recent rise in inflation, prompting cautious forward guidance. #BoE #BankofEngland #FiatNews

German industrial orders surged 7.8% month‑on‑month in December, the largest increase in two years. The jump was driven in part by sizable one‑off contracts but points to solid momentum in Europe’s largest manufacturing sector. #Germany #industry #FiatNews

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

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