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February, 2026

• 25 February 2026 1:19 pm

  Dollar Edges Lower Ahead of Nvidia Earnings as Markets Weigh AI Risks and Tariff Outlook

  

  The U.S. dollar traded slightly lower on Wednesday as investors turned cautious ahead of quarterly earnings from artificial intelligence heavyweight Nvidia, widely seen as a key catalyst for broader market sentiment. By 03:50 ET (08:50 GMT), the Dollar Index—which measures the greenback against a basket of six major currencies—was down …

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• 25 February 2026 12:17 pm

  European Stocks Edge Higher as Risk Appetite Improves and Earnings Season Intensifies

  

  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 …

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• 25 February 2026 11:31 am

  Oil Holds Near Seven-Month Highs as U.S.–Iran Tensions Offset Inventory Build and Trade Jitters

  

  Oil prices rose in Asian trading on Wednesday, remaining just below seven-month highs reached earlier this week, as persistent geopolitical risks surrounding the U.S.–Iran standoff outweighed bearish signals from a sharp rise in U.S. crude inventories and renewed uncertainty over global trade policy. By 22:41 ET (03:41 GMT), Brent crude …

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• 25 February 2026 1:03 am

  ETFs Explainer: How Investors Are Navigating Commodities, Crypto, and Leveraged Markets

  

  The Rise of ETFs as a Flexible Investment Tool: Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have become a central tool for investors seeking exposure to commodities, energy, agriculture, and digital assets without the need to hold these assets physically. During the week, the ETF market experienced a surge in activity, highlighting new launches, …

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• 25 February 2026 12:04 am

  After the Court’s Rebuke: How Trump’s Administration Is Building a Fresh Legal Tariff Mosaic

  

  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 …

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• 24 February 2026 11:30 pm

  Cross-Asset Market Snapshot: Dollar Holds Steady as Gold, Silver, and Bonds React to Fed’s Hawkish Tone

  

  On Tuesday, February 24, 2026, the U.S. Dollar Index (DXY) ended Tuesday’s session at 97.83 points, a modest rise of 0.12% compared to the previous close. The index opened at 97.70, dipped to 97.69, and climbed as high as 97.99 before settling just shy of the 98.00 mark. The move …

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• 24 February 2026 10:39 pm

  Dollar Strengthens Against Yen as Policy Gap Widens

  

  The U.S. dollar gained ground against the Japanese yen on Tuesday, closing near 155.75, up about 0.71% from the previous day. The pair opened at 154.64, dipped briefly to 154.52, and climbed as high as 156.28 before settling just below the 156.00 mark. Why the Yen is StrugglingThe yen remains …

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• 24 February 2026 9:14 pm

  Crude Oil Pulls Back from Six-Month High Amid Geopolitical and Supply Concerns

  

  WTI Crude Oil retreated slightly on Tuesday, trading around $65.95 after hitting a six-month high of $67.23 the previous day. The modest decline reflects a market caught between persistent geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and expectations of growing global supply.Rising political friction between Washington and Tehran continues to weigh …

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• 24 February 2026 7:37 pm

  U.S. Tech Stocks Bounce Back Amid AI Uncertainty

  

  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 …

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• 24 February 2026 6:23 pm

  Gold Retreats After Strong Rally, Still Holding Long-Term Gains

  

  Gold prices slipped on Tuesday, trading at $5,109 per ounce, down about 2.2% from the previous session. The decline comes after the metal opened above $5,240 earlier in the day, marking its highest start in weeks. Despite the pullback, gold remains firmly elevated compared to recent months and continues to …

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• 24 February 2026 5:37 pm

  Fed’s Goolsbee Urges Patience: Inflation Must Return to Target Before Rate Cuts

  

  Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago President Austan Goolsbee has struck a cautious tone on the outlook for interest rates, emphasizing that cuts will only come once inflation is clearly moving back toward the Fed’s 2% target. Speaking to business leaders in Washington, Goolsbee acknowledged optimism about the possibility of lowering …

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• 24 February 2026 4:49 pm

  Wall Street Futures Edge Higher After Sharp Selloff as Trade Turmoil and AI Fears Linger

  

  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), …

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• 24 February 2026 3:51 pm

  Pound Slips Ahead of Key BoE Testimony as Markets Weigh Odds of March Rate Cut

  

  The British pound edged lower on Tuesday as investors turned cautious ahead of parliamentary testimony from four Bank of England policymakers, with markets closely watching for clues on whether interest rates could be cut as early as March. Sterling traded at $1.3491 against the U.S. dollar at 11:36 GMT, down …

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