Global News Update: February 4, 2026
Good morning. It is 5:40 AM on Wednesday, February 4th, 2026. Here is your fast-track finance update.
The government shutdown is history. Late yesterday, the House narrowly passed the one-point-two trillion dollar spending package, ending the partial stalemate. While Homeland Security is only funded through mid-February, the deal brings federal agencies back online today and restores the flow of critical economic data.
On Wall Street, it is "Judgment Day" for Alphabet. Google’s parent company reports earnings after the bell. Analysts expect a revenue jump, but the spotlight is on the ninety-five billion dollar price tag for AI infrastructure. Investors are demanding proof that this massive spending is actually fueling cloud margins.
In global trade, the tech war is heating up. Following the U.S.-India trade pact, China has retaliated with a ban on specific electronic vehicle components, citing safety concerns—a move directly targeting Tesla’s supply chain.
Finally, watch the bond market this morning. The Treasury Department releases its quarterly refunding plans, a critical update that will determine the supply of U.S. debt for the coming months.
The markets are open and the data is flowing. Stay sharp.