Financial watch news today

Here are some of the top financial news stories from around the world today:

Global Markets

• The Dow Jones Industrial Average and S&P 500 both rose to record highs, driven by strong earnings reports and optimism about the US economy. (Source: CNBC)
• The European Central Bank (ECB) kept interest rates unchanged, but hinted at potential rate cuts in the future. (Source: Reuters)
• Asian markets were mixed, with the Nikkei 225 in Japan falling 0.2% and the Shanghai Composite in China rising 0.4%. (Source: Bloomberg)

Earnings

• Apple (AAPL) reported strong quarterly earnings, beating expectations and sending its stock up 2.5%. (Source: The Verge)
• Amazon (AMZN) also reported strong earnings, with its stock rising 2.1%. (Source: CNBC)
• Microsoft (MSFT) reported mixed earnings, with its stock falling 1.1%. (Source: The Wall Street Journal)

Economy

• The US economy added 225,000 jobs in January, beating expectations and showing a strong start to the year. (Source: The New York Times)
• The US unemployment rate fell to 3.6%, the lowest level since 1969. (Source: CNN)
• The UK economy grew at a slower pace than expected in the fourth quarter, with GDP rising 0.3%. (Source: The Guardian)

Cryptocurrency

• Bitcoin (BTC) rose 2.5% to $9,450, as investors remained optimistic about its potential for growth. (Source: CoinDesk)
• Ethereum (ETH) also rose, up 3.1% to $275. (Source: CoinTelegraph)

Regulatory

• The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) proposed new rules to regulate the sale of cryptocurrencies and digital assets. (Source: The Wall Street Journal)
• The European Union's top court ruled that the EU's data protection rules apply to all companies, regardless of where they are based. (Source: Reuters)

Other News

• The US Federal Reserve is expected to keep interest rates unchanged at its meeting later this week, but may hint at potential rate cuts in the future. (Source: Bloomberg)
• The UK's Brexit negotiations with the EU are set to resume, with both sides trying to reach a deal before the deadline. (Source: The Financial Times)

These are just a few of the top financial news stories from around the world today.