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Indian bonds declined due to rising crude prices, fueling inflation concerns in the country.

Walmart's CFO expressed optimism about a decline in food inflation, which could positively impact consumer spending and the retail sector.

The recent Fed meeting minutes suggest rate hikes are still on the table, contradicting market expectations of rate cuts, which could impact Bitcoin's price and risk markets.

Deutsche Bank's Jim Reid attributes gold's rise to a 'genuine demand story', citing speculation and store of value against inflation as driving factors.

Treasuries are experiencing a losing streak due to inflation fears driven by tensions between the US and Iran, which is expected to continue for a month.

The recent release of FOMC minutes has led to a hawkish sentiment from the Federal Reserve, causing a rally in the dollar and bonds, while Bitcoin prices have fallen as a result.

The FTSE 100 has reached a fresh high, driven by a decrease in UK inflation, which has increased the likelihood of a March interest rate cut to 81.5%.

UK inflation has fallen to a 10-month low, potentially paving the way for an interest-rate cut by the Bank of England next month, with a forecast of 75 basis points of rate reductions in 2026.

UK inflation rate has cooled to 3% in January, boosting the odds of a potential rate cut by the Bank of England.

U.S.

The crypto market is experiencing a downturn, with Bitcoin falling to $68,000, amidst anticipation of macroeconomic events that may impact market sentiment.

Asian stocks are expected to rise as US inflation data supports the outlook for Federal Reserve rate cuts, easing recent selling pressure in US stocks.