Real Vision: Finance & Investing Stocks at Record Highs as Bitcoin ETFs Turn Positive
Feb 10, 2026
Global stocks are hitting record highs, led by a surge in Japan after a decisive election. The dollar is soft and markets are braced for key U.S. economic data. Bitcoin spot ETFs saw renewed inflows topping $500 million. South Korea is probing a massive crypto fat-finger error at a major exchange.
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Global Markets Rally Led By Japan
- Global stocks hit record highs led by Japan after Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's election win.
- The Nasdaq stabilised and the Dow closed at an all-time high amid tech recovery.
Dollar Softness Ahead Of US Data
- The dollar weakened, especially versus the yen, as investors awaited key US data.
- Gold paused its rally while markets braced for retail sales, delayed NFP and CPI releases.
Prepare For Slower Job Growth
- Expect slower job growth and adjust expectations ahead of the delayed non-farm payrolls.
- Factor in the possibility of weaker hiring due to rising productivity when positioning trades or forecasts.