Risk asset crash, IGV ETF nosedive, BoE & the week ahead

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Christian Norman
By  Christian Norman

6 February 2026 at 17:03 UTC

Market Insights Podcast (06/02/2026):

In the last episode of the week, join TraderNick and podcast host Jonny Hart as they discuss a crash in precious metals and crypto pricing, described as a general move away from risk assets. Otherwise, we discuss how developments in AI are disrupting established tech companies, and the latest from the Bank of England.

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