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Fed Shockwaves, Silver’s Turmoil & Tech Repricing | 2 February 2026 | ATFX Market Brief

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YouTube video URL: https://youtu.be/Hr-DqHS0RtQ

Short Recap / Introduction of the video:
In this edition of the Daily Market Brief, Francois unpacks how the markets have repriced sharply after news around the new Fed Chair nomination shook investor expectations. In this daily Market brief, we take a look at the U.S. dollar’s powerful rebound, the historic crash in silver, and the Nasdaq 100’s struggle to regain footing as macro drivers rip through currencies, metals and equities. Watch along for clear insights on what’s moving markets now and don’t forget to subscribe for daily expert macro updates.

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Last Updated: February 2, 2026

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