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February, 2026

• 17 February 2026 5:39 pm

  Canada Inflation Softens Slightly in January, Keeping Policy Outlook in Focus

  

  Canada’s inflation rate eased marginally in January, offering fresh evidence that price pressures continue to cool, although core inflation remains elevated, data released Tuesday showed. The consumer price index (CPI) rose 2.3% year on year in January, coming in just below market expectations and down from a 2.4% increase recorded …

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• 17 February 2026 4:15 pm

  U.S. Stock Futures Slip as Investors Weigh Fed Signals, Earnings, and Geopolitical Risks

  

  U.S. stock index futures traded lower on Tuesday as markets reopened after a public holiday, with investors assessing a mix of economic data, corporate earnings, and geopolitical developments. At 05:55 ET (10:55 GMT), Dow Jones futures declined by 85 points, or 0.2%, S&P 500 futures fell 26 points, or 0.4%, …

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• 17 February 2026 3:13 pm

  German Investor Sentiment Slips Unexpectedly, Signaling Fragile Economic Recovery

  

  German investor confidence weakened unexpectedly in February, highlighting ongoing uncertainty around the strength and sustainability of Europe’s largest economy, according to data released Tuesday by the ZEW economic research institute. The ZEW economic sentiment index fell to 58.3 points in February, down from 59.6 in January. The reading came in …

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• 17 February 2026 2:42 pm

  Metaplanet’s Bitcoin Bet Backfires as Crypto Rout Triggers Heavy Losses

  

  Metaplanet has become the latest Bitcoin-focused company to feel the strain of the sharp downturn in digital asset prices, after Bitcoin retreated significantly from the record highs reached in October. The Japanese firm disclosed on Monday a full-year loss of ¥95 billion ($605 million) on revenue of ¥8.9 billion ($58 …

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• 17 February 2026 1:20 pm

  Gold and Silver Extend Losses as Markets Brace for U.S. Data and Iran Talks

  

  Gold and silver prices declined sharply on Tuesday, extending losses from the previous session as investors remained cautious ahead of a busy slate of U.S. economic data and developments surrounding upcoming nuclear talks between the United States and Iran. Trading activity was subdued due to market holidays in both China …

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• 17 February 2026 12:19 pm

  European Stocks Mixed as Earnings, U.K. Jobs Data and U.S.–Iran Talks Shape Sentiment

  

  European equity markets traded in a mixed manner on Tuesday, as investors balanced a steady flow of corporate earnings against fresh U.K. labor market data and rising geopolitical focus on nuclear talks between the United States and Iran. By 03:05 ET (08:05 GMT), Germany’s DAX slipped 0.1%, France’s CAC 40 …

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• 17 February 2026 11:42 am

  Bitcoin Stabilizes as Thin Holiday Trade and Macro Uncertainty Weigh on Crypto Markets

  

  Bitcoin traded with limited direction on Tuesday, as subdued liquidity from holidays across several major markets curtailed trading activity, while investors remained cautious ahead of key U.S. economic data and upcoming diplomatic talks between the United States and Iran. The world’s largest cryptocurrency slipped 0.5% to $68,056 by 00:39 ET …

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• 17 February 2026 11:22 am

  U.K. Unemployment Ticks Higher as Wage Growth Cools, Reinforcing Rate-Cut Expectations

  

  The U.K. labor market showed further signs of cooling in December, with unemployment edging higher and wage growth easing, strengthening the case for additional interest rate cuts by the Bank of England in the coming months. Data released Tuesday by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) showed that the unemployment …

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• 17 February 2026 10:32 am

  Oil Edges Lower as Markets Weigh U.S.–Iran Talks and a Stronger Dollar

  

  Oil prices slipped modestly in subdued holiday trading on Tuesday, as investors kept a close watch on upcoming negotiations between the United States and Iran, alongside pressure from a firmer U.S. dollar. Brent crude futures for April delivery declined 0.3% to $68.45 a barrel, while West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude …

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• 17 February 2026 2:23 am

  Bitcoin’s Historic Slump Sparks Crypto Panic, Heading for a Fifth Red Month?

  

  Bitcoin is facing one of its longest losing streaks in history, on track to close a fifth consecutive down month. From October’s peak near $87,700, it has fallen to about $68,700, sending shockwaves through the crypto market.Ghosts of 2018The current slump recalls the 2018 bear market, when Bitcoin lost nearly …

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• 17 February 2026 1:38 am

  Why could oil prices face risks later in 2026?

  

  Oil markets are finding near-term support from geopolitical tensions, but the balance could shift later this year if diplomatic breakthroughs materialize. While supply risks linked to sanctions and regional conflicts are keeping prices elevated for now, a calmer global backdrop could eventually push crude prices lower.Geopolitics Keeps a Floor Under …

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• 17 February 2026 12:39 am

  A Quiet Start, but a Critical Week Ahead for Markets

  

  Markets are easing into the new week with a calm tone, helped by a US market holiday that has reduced early trading activity. European stocks are edging higher, while gold is hovering near recent highs after softer inflation data in the United States reduced the urgency for safe-haven assets. On …

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• 16 February 2026 11:42 pm

  Gold Slides Below $5,000 as Dollar Strength Returns Amid Thin Trading

  

  Gold dipped nearly 1% on Monday, retreating below the $5,000 mark, as the US Dollar regained strength during a quiet trading session. With US markets closed for Presidents’ Day and China observing its New Year holiday, liquidity remained thin, amplifying price swings. At the time of writing, gold (XAU/USD) traded …

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