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U.S. stock index futures ticked modestly higher on Wednesday as investors cautiously positioned themselves ahead of a busy earnings slate, headlined by results from artificial intelligence bellwether Nvidia. At 05:20 ET (10:20 GMT), Dow Jones Futures rose 68 points, or 0.1%, S&P 500 Futures gained 10 points, or 0.2%, and …

European equities traded modestly higher on Wednesday, supported by improving global risk sentiment as investors digested a heavy slate of major corporate earnings and signs that uncertainty around U.S. trade policy is beginning to stabilize. By 03:02 ET (08:02 GMT), Germany’s DAX rose 0.1%, France’s CAC 40 gained 0.2%, and …

On February 20, 2026, the U.S. Supreme Court delivered a landmark 6–3 ruling that struck down President Donald Trump’s use of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) to impose sweeping tariffs. Chief Justice John Roberts wrote the majority opinion, stating that the law does not authorize the president to …

After a sharp sell-off fueled by worries over artificial intelligence, U.S. tech stocks are showing signs of stabilization. Investors are grappling with a dual narrative: AI as a potential disruptor of traditional jobs versus AI as a growth engine for software and services companies. The market’s rollercoaster reflects both fear …

U.S. stock index futures ticked higher on Tuesday, attempting a modest rebound after a sharp selloff in the previous session, as investors continued to grapple with mounting uncertainty over global trade policy and renewed fears of artificial intelligence–driven disruption ahead of key earnings from Nvidia. By 05:45 ET (10:45 GMT), …

Wall Street Slides as Trump Tariff Uncertainty and AI Fears Jolt Markets; Gold and Volatility Surge U.S. stocks fell sharply on Monday as renewed uncertainty over President Donald Trump’s proposed tariffs and lingering concerns about artificial intelligence weighed heavily on investor sentiment, driving a flight to safe havens and a …

A recent decision by the Supreme Court has disrupted a central pillar of the current U.S. trade strategy, invalidating a broad set of tariffs introduced earlier in the administration’s term. The ruling did not end the tariff push, but it did force a rapid rethink. Within days, officials began assembling …

German business morale improved more than expected in February, reaching its highest level since August and reinforcing hopes that Europe’s largest economy may finally be turning a corner after a prolonged period of weakness. The Ifo institute said on Monday that its closely watched business climate index rose to 88.6 …

European equity markets edged lower on Monday as renewed uncertainty over U.S. trade policy dampened risk appetite at the start of the new week, offsetting recent optimism driven by improving earnings and economic data. By 03:02 ET (08:02 GMT), Germany’s DAX fell 0.6%, France’s CAC 40 slipped 0.2%, and the …

It was a week full of surprises that culminated on its final day, leaving global financial markets ending their sessions in an unexpected manner given the political and economic developments that unfolded throughout the period. This weekly summary reviews the most important events that shaped the landscape. Sources of Uncertainty …