Global financial markets declined sharply on February 2, 2026, driven by concerns over U.S. President Donald Trump’s Federal Reserve chair nominee and fears of an AI bubble, with major indices like South Korea’s Kospi dropping 5.3%, Tokyo’s Nikkei 225 falling 1.3%, and oil prices plunging over 2% to $61.75 per barrel for U.S. crude.[1] Key…
