2026-02-11 07:00 UTC | ⛏️ 936018

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1. Trump nominates Kevin Warsh Fed Chair
-- President Trump nominated Kevin Warsh, former Fed governor, to succeed Jerome Powell amid market reactions.
-- Signals potential hawkish shift on rates, impacting liquidity and assets like Bitcoin.

2. Bitcoin slips below $70,000 amid caution
-- BTC trades at $68,431-$69,016, down 1-2% awaiting US CPI and jobs data.
-- Highlights volatility post-40% drop from $122K peak, tied to Fed policy outlook.

3. Big Tech AI capex surges to $650B
-- Alphabet, Amazon, Meta, Microsoft plan 60% YoY capex rise for AI infrastructure in 2026.
-- Strains free cash flow up to 90%, questions AI investment returns amid market doubts.

4. Escalating US-Iran tensions in Gulf
-- US shoots down Iranian drone near USS Abraham Lincoln; IRGC seizes tankers in Hormuz.
-- Raises oil prices, risks broader conflict affecting global energy and markets.

5. Russian strikes hit Ukraine infrastructure
-- Latest drone/missile attacks on energy targets prompt Ukraine power outages.
-- Exacerbates energy crisis, sustains geopolitical volatility impacting commodities.