Global News Update: February 6, 2026
Good morning. It is Friday, February 6th, 2026. Here is your fast-track finance update.
The main event has arrived. All eyes are on the U.S. labor market as the January jobs report drops at 8:30 AM. After a quiet end to 2025, analysts expect a modest gain of roughly 60,000 new jobs. A soft number here could force the Federal Reserve to rethink its "pause" strategy and look toward rate cuts this spring.
Amazon has delivered a massive win. Reporting late yesterday, the e-commerce titan posted record revenue of $211 billion. Crucially, its cloud unit, AWS, jumped 21%, signaling to Wall Street that Amazon is effectively monetizing the AI boom while keeping margins healthy. Tech futures are rallying in response.
In energy markets, a "peace premium" is taking hold. Oil prices have slipped below $70 a barrel as investors wait for a potential breakthrough in today's high-stakes U.S.-Iran talks in Oman.
Finally, a check on global central banks: The Reserve Bank of India is expected to hold rates steady later today, prioritizing stability despite the excitement over the new U.S. trade deal.
It is a big data day. Stay sharp.