Software Selloff, Gold at $5K, and Crypto Slips Again — Palvatar’s Market Recap - Real Vision Daily Briefing Recap

Podcast: Real Vision Daily Briefing

Published: 2026-02-04

Duration: 5 minutes

Summary

Software stocks are tumbling due to concerns about AI, gold prices have surged to $5,000, and Bitcoin is struggling as its price dips significantly.

What Happened

The episode opens with software stocks experiencing a significant sell-off, partly triggered by a new AI plugin from Anthropic. This update has raised concerns about the future of business models for companies specializing in data analytics, professional services, and advertising, with software companies in Asia and Europe also feeling the impact.

In the U.S., a partial government shutdown has ended following President Trump's signing of a spending deal, but economic data remains weak. The ADP report revealed that U.S. private companies added just 22,000 jobs in January, falling short of expectations, and mortgage applications decreased by 8.9%.

AMD's stock has plummeted by 9% after its Q1 guidance failed to meet analysts' expectations, despite a strong Q4 earnings report. Meanwhile, Alphabet is set to release its earnings after the bell, with Amazon following suit tomorrow.

Gold prices have reached $5,000, marking a significant rally. This comes as geopolitical tensions rise, highlighted by the U.S. military's actions against an Iranian drone. In Europe, the inflation rate has cooled, with the Eurozone's January flash inflation rate aligning with expectations.

The crypto market continues to struggle, with Bitcoin down 4% to $75,000, erasing its gains since Donald Trump's election. Glassnode's Sean Rose notes that 44% of Bitcoin's supply is now underwater, although Ether and XRP Spot ETFs have seen modest inflows.

Listeners are reminded of upcoming events, including Jamie Coutts' AMA and his interview with Charles Edwards on the quantum threat. Free members can also join Kris and Bijan on 'Trading the Markets'.

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