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The United States’ economic growth slowed more than expected in the final quarter of 2025, with the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) expanding at an annualized rate of just 1.4%. This is a marked drop from the 4.4% growth recorded in the previous quarter and falls short of the anticipated 3% …
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7 July, 2026 10:27 pm
Dow Jones Pulls Back From Record High as Tech Selloff and Rising Oil Prices Rattle Markets
The Dow Jones Industrial Average briefly reached a new all-time high on Tuesday before giving up its…
7 July, 2026 5:46 pm
Gold Rebounds as Central Bank Buying Strengthens Long-Term Support
Gold prices recovered on Tuesday after an early decline, with the precious metal regaining momentum …
7 July, 2026 4:12 am
AI Chip Rally Returns as Oil Prices Retreat: Can the Technology Boom Keep Driving Global Markets?
Semiconductor Stocks Regain Momentum After a Brief PullbackTechnology shares bounced back strongly a…
7 July, 2026 1:07 am
Japanese Yen Slides Toward 40-Year Lows as Markets Doubt Immediate Government Action
The Japanese Yen came under renewed selling pressure at the start of the week, pushing the US Dollar…
6 July, 2026 6:42 pm
A New Trading Week: Why Are Markets on Edge?
The trading week of July 6–10, 2026 is shaping up to be one of the most complex of the summer, combi…
6 July, 2026 6:21 pm
June ISM Services PMI Points to Cooling Business Activity in the US
The US services sector continued to expand in June, although growth eased slightly from the previous…
6 July, 2026 4:27 pm
Dollar’s Cautious Climb Signals Bigger Moves Ahead as Fed Decision Looms
The US dollar is edging higher today, posting modest gains that reflect a mood of cautious optimism …
3 July, 2026 9:26 pm
Oil Prices Rise as Weak US Jobs Data and Middle East Tensions Boost Market Sentiment
Crude Oil Rebounds as Dollar WeakensOil prices moved higher on Friday, recovering part of their rece…
3 July, 2026 8:20 pm
Euro Struggles to Build Momentum as Markets Reassess Fed and ECB Rate Outlook
The euro posted modest gains against the US dollar on Friday but struggled to extend its advance as …
Market Analysis
February, 2026
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20 February 2026 6:00 pm
US Economy Slows Sharply in Q4 2025, Raising Concerns Over Consumer and Market Momentum
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20 February 2026 5:36 pm
PCE Inflation Comes in Hotter Than Expected, Reinforcing the Fed’s Cautious Stance
U.S. inflation data for December delivered a mild upside surprise, with the Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) price index rising to 2.9% year over year, slightly above market expectations of 2.8%. The figures suggest that inflation pressures remain sticky as the year closed, even as broader disinflation trends continue to unfold.On …
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20 February 2026 5:32 pm
Core PCE Overshoots Forecasts, Pressuring the Fed to Maintain Higher Rates
The latest readings of the Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) index—widely regarded as the Federal Reserve’s most reliable and preferred measure of U.S. inflation—came in above market expectations. Core PCE, which excludes food and energy prices, also exceeded forecasts, signaling stronger‑than‑anticipated underlying inflation pressures. These results highlight the possibility that the …
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20 February 2026 5:00 pm
Gold Extends Rally as U.S.–Iran Tensions Rise and Markets Await Key Inflation Data
Gold prices edged higher on Friday, building on gains from the previous two sessions, as investors balanced renewed geopolitical tensions between the United States and Iran against a stronger dollar and cautious signals from the Federal Reserve. By 06:00 ET (11:00 GMT), spot gold rose 0.8% to $5,034.77 per ounce, …
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20 February 2026 3:27 pm
Nvidia Nears $30 Billion Stake in OpenAI in Landmark AI Funding Round
Nvidia is close to finalizing a $30 billion investment in OpenAI, marking a significant strategic move by the world’s leading AI chipmaker to take a direct stake in one of its largest and most influential customers, according to a person familiar with the matter. The investment is expected to form …
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20 February 2026 2:48 pm
European Stocks Edge Higher, Poised for Strong Weekly Gains on Earnings Optimism
European equities traded higher on Friday and were on track to post their strongest weekly gains since early January, supported by an improving corporate earnings outlook and easing concerns over near-term disruption from artificial intelligence, although persistent geopolitical tensions tempered overall enthusiasm. By 09:42 GMT, the pan-European STOXX 600 index …
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20 February 2026 2:00 pm
U.K. Private Sector Growth Hits 22-Month High in February as Manufacturing and Exports Accelerate
U.K. private sector activity expanded at its fastest pace in nearly two years during February, driven by a strong rebound in manufacturing output and a sustained recovery in new business, according to flash PMI data released on Friday. The S&P Global Flash UK Composite Output Index rose to 53.9 in …
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20 February 2026 1:31 pm
France’s Private Sector Stagnates in February as Weak Demand Weighs on Activity
France’s private sector showed little sign of meaningful growth in February, with business activity remaining broadly flat at the start of the year, according to a closely watched monthly survey released on Friday. The HCOB Flash France Services Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI), compiled by S&P Global, rose to 49.6 points …
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20 February 2026 12:44 pm
German Business Activity Accelerates in February as Manufacturing Returns to Growth
German business activity expanded at a faster-than-expected pace in February, supported by a rebound in manufacturing and stronger momentum in the services sector, according to flash PMI data released on Friday. The German Composite Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) rose to 53.1 in February, exceeding market expectations of 52.2 and improving …
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20 February 2026 11:34 am
Oil Prices Extend Rally on U.S.–Iran Tensions, Set for 6% Weekly Gain
Oil prices edged higher in Asian trading on Friday, building on strong gains from the previous two sessions and putting benchmarks on course for a weekly rise of around 6%, as escalating tensions between the United States and Iran stoked fears of supply disruptions in the Middle East. By 22:41 …
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20 February 2026 11:09 am
U.K. Retail Sales Surge in January, Signaling Early-Year Consumer Resilience
U.K. retail sales posted a strong start to the year in January, significantly outperforming expectations and building on December’s gains, suggesting that consumers entered the new year with a greater degree of confidence than anticipated. According to data released Friday by the Office for National Statistics, retail sales volumes rose …
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20 February 2026 1:12 am
Daly Signals Confidence as Fed Holds Steady Amid Cooling Inflation, Policy seen as well balanced
Comments from Mary Daly reinforced the view that US monetary policy is on solid footing, with current settings seen as appropriate for prevailing economic conditions. Recent progress on inflation, alongside signs of a healthier balance in the labor market, has reduced the need for urgent policy changes.Inflation progress supports patienceDaly …
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19 February 2026 11:26 pm
Nvidia in Focus Ahead of Earnings as AI Momentum Meets Rising Uncertainty
Nvidia in Focus Ahead of Earnings as AI Momentum Faces a Critical TestAs its latest earnings release approaches, Nvidia has moved firmly into the market spotlight. Expectations are high that the results will offer fresh insight into whether the global surge in artificial intelligence spending remains intact—or is beginning to …
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