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Your daily horoscope: February 9, 2026

  IF TODAY IS YOUR BIRTHDAY If you accept that conflict is a fact of life and that sometimes you have to fight for your beliefs then the coming year won’t hold too many terrors. You may even find that you enjoy pitting wits with people you once thought of as scary. ARIES (March 21 - April 20): Don’t try to get everything done in one mad rush as the week begins or you will quickly exhaust yourself. Slow down and give yourself time to consider your options for the rest of the month. It’s not about speed, it’s about focus. TAURUS (April 21 - May 21): You may not have made much progress with a creative endeavour of late but it’s no big deal so don’t despair. There will be many more opportunities to push ahead with it over the next few weeks. You’re not on the clock, so why hurry? GEMINI (May 22 - June 21): If a colleague or rival wants to make personal comments about you that’s up to them but you don’t have to respond in kind. Ignore what they say and carry on with what you are working...

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Stock Market Climbs to New Heights Ahead of Powell’s Testimony

 

The stock market witnessed modest gains today, with both the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite achieving new record highs. Investors are keenly anticipating Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s upcoming congressional testimony, which could provide crucial insights into the future of interest rates.

  • Modest Gains: The S&P 500 rose by 0.1%, while the Nasdaq Composite saw a 0.3% increase, marking a continuation of their upward trajectory.
  • Economic Indicators: Recent jobs reports suggest a cooling labor market, leading to increased speculation about a potential rate cut by the Federal Reserve in September.
  • Corporate Updates: Notable movements in the corporate sector included Boeing’s guilty plea to a criminal conspiracy charge related to the 737 Max crashes, and Tesla’s shares turning positive, potentially extending its winning streak.
  • Cryptocurrency Watch: Bitcoin hovered near the $56,000 mark, maintaining its position despite recent sell-offs and the ongoing repayment process by the defunct crypto exchange Mt. Gox.

As the market landscape evolves, all eyes remain on Powell’s testimony and the forthcoming Consumer Price Index data, which could further influence investor sentiment and market dynamics.\

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