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February, 2026

• 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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• 19 February 2026 10:35 pm

  Yen Steadies as Markets Brace for Japan’s Inflation Signal

  

  The Japanese yen traded calmly against the US dollar on Thursday, with the currency pair lingering just under the 155 level. Activity remained muted as investors chose to stay on the sidelines ahead of Japan’s upcoming inflation report, a release expected to provide fresh direction for the market.Dollar strength sets …

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• 19 February 2026 9:40 pm

  Wall Street Slides Under Pressure from Global Tensions and Cautious Signals

  

  US stocks moved lower on Thursday as investors shifted to a more defensive stance. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped by nearly 300 points, giving up a portion of the previous session’s gains as uncertainty resurfaced across global markets.Middle East risks reignite inflation worriesRenewed tensions involving the United States and …

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• 19 February 2026 8:25 pm

  Oil Surges to Six-Month High Amid Rising US-Iran Tensions

  

  Oil prices climbed to their highest levels since August 2025 on Thursday, fueled by escalating tensions between the US and Iran. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) traded around $66.35 per barrel, extending gains from a sharp rally earlier this week. Brent crude also followed suit, reaching $71.55 per barrel.The surge reflects …

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• 19 February 2026 7:05 pm

  Gold Hangs Tough Below $5,000 as Strong Dollar and Geopolitical Tensions Keep Traders on Edge

  

  Gold hovered just below $5,000 on Thursday, unable to extend recent gains as investors balanced a strong US Dollar with ongoing global uncertainties. The precious metal has drawn attention as a safe-haven amid rising tensions in the Middle East.Prices stayed around $4,975 per ounce, consolidating after briefly reaching $5,021 earlier …

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• 19 February 2026 5:56 pm

  US Jobless Claims Fall Sharply as Dollar Gains Strength

  

  The latest data from the United States shows a notable drop in new unemployment claims, signaling resilience in the labor market. For the week ending February 14, initial jobless claims fell to 206,000, down from a revised 229,000 the previous week. This marks a stronger-than-expected decline, suggesting fewer Americans are …

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• 19 February 2026 5:10 pm

  ECB Leadership Speculation Sparks Market Buzz, But Policy Expected to Stay Steady

  

  Recent discussions around the leadership of the European Central Bank (ECB) have stirred speculation in financial circles, with reports suggesting the possibility of an early resignation by the current ECB President. While this has caught attention, economists maintain that any changes at the top are unlikely to alter the bank’s …

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• 19 February 2026 4:50 pm

  Bitcoin Extends Losses as Hawkish Fed Minutes and Geopolitical Tensions Weigh on Sentiment

  

  Bitcoin declined further on Thursday, extending its recent downtrend after hawkish signals from the Federal Reserve’s January meeting minutes heightened uncertainty over the outlook for U.S. interest rates. The cryptocurrency sector was also pressured by broader risk aversion amid escalating geopolitical tensions between the United States and Iran. The world’s …

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