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5 Things to Know Before the Opening Bell 2/2/2026

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Gold and silver prices are volatile after their worst trading day since 1980, oil prices are pulling back after President Trump indicated talks with Iran were ongoing, longtime government economist Brett Matsumoto has been named the new head of the Bureau of Labor Statistics, President Trump plans to close the Kennedy Center in Washington for 2 years of renovations, and new Amazon documentary “Melania” brought in $7 million at the box office in its opening weekend.


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5 Things to Know Before the Opening Bell 2/2/2026

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