U.S. consumer price growth slowed more than expected in January, moving closer to the Federal Reserve’s 2% inflation target and offering policymakers fresh evidence that price pressures are easing, helped in part by lower energy costs. Data released on Friday showed headline consumer prices rose 2.4% year-on-year in January, below …
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SpaceX has achieved an extraordinary milestone, skyrocketing to become the fifth most valuable compa…
Week’s Liquidity in Turbulence: Between Mega-IPOs and Hawkish Fed Signals
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Swiss Franc Weakness Deepens as Policy Choices Shape Currency Direction
A Safe-Haven Currency Takes a Different PathThe Swiss Franc ended the week among the weakest major c…
Oil’s Glut Warning: Rising Supply Threatens to Push Prices Even Lower
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Sterling Rebounds as Thin Holiday Trading Slows Dollar’s Rally
The British Pound regained some ground on Friday after falling to a three-month low, as slower holid…
UK Borrowing Surges Past Forecasts as Inflation Hits Debt Costs
Key Takeaways May’s budget deficit hit £23.3 billion, up 30% year-on-year and well above the £…
Oil Holds Near $80 as U.S.-Iran Talks Collapse, Testing Fragile Truce
Key Takeaways Friday’s U.S.-Iran nuclear talks in Geneva were postponed after VP JD Vance scra…
Yen Nears 40-Year Low as Dollar Holds Firm on Hawkish Fed, Iran Uncertainty
Key Takeaways USD/JPY hit 161.8, closing in on 1986 levels, with traders watching for possible Japan…
Bitcoin Slides Toward Weekly Loss as Fed Hawkishness, Iran Talks Collapse Hit Risk Appetite
Key Takeaways Bitcoin fell 2% to $62,687.6, on track for a 2.8% weekly loss. Spot Bitcoin ETFs saw a…
European Stocks Eke Out Gains as Fragile Iran Truce Meets Hawkish Fed
Key Takeaways The STOXX 600 rose 0.2%, with the DAX up 0.4%, CAC 40 up 0.3%, and FTSE 100 up 0.1%. E…
Market Analysis
February, 2026
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13 February 2026 4:04 pm
U.S. Futures Ease as Tech Rout Lingers and Inflation Data Takes Center Stage
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 …
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13 February 2026 2:13 pm
Bitcoin Drifts Near $66,000, Set for Fourth Weekly Loss as Risk Aversion Builds Ahead of U.S. Inflation Data
Bitcoin traded near the $66,000 level on Friday, extending a period of subdued price action and heading toward a fourth consecutive weekly decline, as investors remained cautious amid broad weakness across global risk assets and ahead of key U.S. inflation data later in the day. The world’s largest cryptocurrency was …
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13 February 2026 12:48 pm
European Stocks Mixed as Wall Street Tech Rout Weighs Ahead of Key Growth Data
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%, …
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13 February 2026 11:33 am
Gold Rebounds in Asia as Middle East Tensions Offset Rate Uncertainty Ahead of U.S. Inflation Data
Gold prices edged higher in Asian trading on Friday, recovering some ground after a sharp sell-off in the previous session, as investors weighed renewed geopolitical risks in the Middle East against lingering uncertainty over the future path of U.S. interest rates. Spot gold rose 0.5% to $4,953.58 an ounce by …
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13 February 2026 10:31 am
Asian Stocks Advance as South Korea Hits Record High on AI Chip Rally, Japan Pauses Near Peak
Most Asian stock markets edged higher on Thursday, led by a sharp rally in South Korea where shares surged to record highs on strong gains in chipmakers. Japanese equities, meanwhile, traded flat after touching a fresh all-time peak above the 58,000 mark, as optimism surrounding the so-called “Takaichi trade” began …
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13 February 2026 2:23 am
Yen Surges, Sterling Holds Steady Ahead of US Inflation Data
Global currencies saw notable movements on Thursday, with the Japanese Yen climbing steadily against the US Dollar and the Pound Sterling holding its ground, as investors prepare for key US inflation numbers.Yen Strengthened After Election BoostThe Japanese Yen gained momentum following the decisive election victory of Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, …
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13 February 2026 2:06 am
Explainer: U.S. Jobless Claims Signal Resilient but Cooling Labor Market
Initial claims dip slightly as continuing claims tick higher, markets respond cautiouslyUnemployment insurance claims, a key gauge of the U.S. labor market, point to continued resilience despite signs of gradual cooling. The latest Department of Labor (DOL) report shows that initial claims remain near historically low levels, while continuing claims …
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13 February 2026 12:55 am
Gold’s Sudden Slide: Why Fundamentals Turned Against the Precious Metal
On February 12, 2026, gold (XAU/USD) endured a sharp correction, sliding by around $165, or −3.26%, to trade near $4,918 per ounce. This decline followed an extraordinary rally above $5,600 in January, and it reflects a decisive shift in fundamental drivers rather than a mere technical pullback. 1. Strong U.S. …
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12 February 2026 11:38 pm
Tesla’s China Sales Collapse 45% as Domestic Demand Plunges
Tesla’s retail sales in China fell dramatically in January, dropping 45% year-over-year to just 18,485 units—the lowest monthly figure since late 2022. While some of the decline can be attributed to seasonal factors and a record-breaking December, the magnitude of the drop underscores a troubling trend for Tesla in its …
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12 February 2026 10:24 pm
Oil Slides Below $63 as Geopolitics Cool and Demand Doubts Grow
Crude oil prices came under renewed pressure on Thursday, with US benchmark prices slipping below the $63 a barrel mark. The sell-off reflects a rapid shift in market mood as fears of supply disruption linked to Middle East tensions began to fade, while longer-running concerns about weak global demand resurfaced.Easing …
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12 February 2026 9:21 pm
Wall Street Under Pressure as Tech Selloff Deepens and Data Clouds the Outlook
U.S. equities retreated sharply as a renewed wave of selling swept through technology stocks, dragging all major indexes into negative territory. The Nasdaq, S&P 500, and Dow Jones Industrial Average fell decisively, with the Dow shedding roughly 500 points in a single session. The move marked a clear reversal after …
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12 February 2026 8:16 pm
Inflation in Focus as Markets Await Key US CPI Data
Financial markets are turning their attention to the latest US inflation report, widely seen as a key signal for the direction of price pressures after a period of mixed economic data. With recent figures already shaping expectations around interest rates and growth, the upcoming release is expected to offer a …
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