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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 …

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 …

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 …

The sixty second Munich Security Conference, held from February 13 to 15, 2026, unfolded amid unprecedented global uncertainty. The ongoing war in Ukraine, rising transatlantic tensions, and intensifying economic rivalry with China created a backdrop for discussions that extended far beyond traditional security concerns. While the conference traditionally focuses on …

From early 2025 through February 16, 2026, U.S. trade policy entered one of its most aggressive and fast-moving phases in decades. Under President Donald Trump, tariffs were no longer just a defensive economic tool, but a central negotiating weapon used to pressure partners, reshape supply chains, and extract concessions. What …

European equity markets ticked higher on Monday, supported by a broadly positive earnings season, although trading volumes remained subdued due to public holidays in Asia and the United States. By 03:02 ET (08:02 GMT), Germany’s DAX rose 0.4%, France’s CAC 40 gained 0.2%, and the U.K.’s FTSE 100 advanced 0.2%, …

On a charged Friday, February 13, 2026, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent delivered a series of fiery statements revealing the Trump administration’s bold strategies on fraud prevention, trade adjustments, currency reform, and reshaping relations with Beijing. Speaking live on CNBC, Bessent painted a picture of a resilient U.S. economy navigating …

US stocks moved higher after fresh inflation data showed price pressures easing slightly more than expected, giving investors temporary relief after a volatile week. The broad market, led by gains in the S&P 500, bounced during Friday trading as investors welcomed signs that inflation may be gradually cooling. Technology shares …

U.S. stock index futures edged slightly lower on Friday, as investors remained cautious following a sharp selloff in technology stocks in the previous session and ahead of a closely watched U.S. inflation report later in the day. By 05:35 ET (10:35 GMT), Dow Jones futures were down 95 points, or …

European equities traded mixed on Friday, as investors balanced a fresh round of corporate earnings against a sharp overnight selloff in U.S. technology shares, while awaiting key regional growth data for further direction. By 03:05 ET (08:05 GMT), Germany’s DAX edged up 0.2% and the U.K.’s FTSE 100 gained 0.4%, …