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February, 2026

• 27 February 2026 3:26 pm

  Wall Street Futures Slide as Nvidia Pullback and Inflation Jitters Darken Week’s End

  

  U.S. stock index futures fell on Friday, signaling a cautious close to the week as renewed pressure on technology shares combined with investor nerves ahead of key U.S. inflation data. At 05:05 ET (10:05 GMT), Dow Jones Futures were down 250 points, or 0.5%, S&P 500 Futures slipped 0.4%, and …

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• 27 February 2026 1:05 pm

  European Stocks Tread Water as Earnings Deluge Nears End, Inflation Data in Focus

  

  European equities traded cautiously on Friday, as investors weighed a fresh batch of corporate earnings alongside key inflation data, wrapping up a volatile and data-heavy week. At 03:10 ET (08:10 GMT), Germany’s DAX was little changed, France’s CAC 40 slipped 0.1%, while the UK’s FTSE 100 edged 0.2% higher. Earnings …

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• 27 February 2026 12:09 pm

  Bitcoin Slips Again as Risk Aversion Bites, Crypto Heads for Fifth Straight Month of Losses

  

  Bitcoin fell on Friday, halting a brief rebound from midweek lows as fragile risk appetite continued to weigh on speculative assets. The world’s largest cryptocurrency is now on course for its fifth consecutive month of steep declines, underscoring the depth of the downturn gripping the crypto market. Bitcoin slipped nearly …

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• 27 February 2026 11:32 am

  Gold Set for Strong February Finish as Geopolitical Tensions and Economic Uncertainty Fuel Safe-Haven Demand

  

  Gold prices steadied in Asian trading on Friday and were on track to post solid gains for February, supported by persistent safe-haven demand amid rising geopolitical tensions and mounting economic uncertainty throughout the month. Disruptions in U.S. trade policy, alongside concerns over slowing growth in the world’s largest economies, kept …

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• 27 February 2026 3:42 am

  Behind the Scenes: Netflix Steps Aside as Paramount Moves to Seize Warner in $31 Share Showdown

  

  In a dramatic twist that could redraw the map of global entertainment, Netflix has declined to raise its offer for Warner Bros. Discovery, effectively clearing the path for Paramount Global to pursue a sweeping takeover of one of Hollywood’s most storied empires. The decision marks a turning point in months …

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• 27 February 2026 2:25 am

  Explainer: Geneva Talks Signal a Critical Crossroads As Diplomacy Weigh Market Sentiment

  

  The nuclear negotiations between the United States and Iran on February 26, 2026, in Geneva were not just another round of diplomatic exchanges. Beginning early in the morning and lasting until late evening, the talks carried weight far beyond the negotiating table. They represented a moment where diplomacy, energy markets, …

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• 27 February 2026 12:34 am

  Euro Slips Under Pressure from Stronger Dollar

  

  The weaker than expected Eurozone data weighs on market sentiment on Thursday. The euro fell against the U.S. dollar on Thursday, pressured by stronger American economic data and weaker confidence indicators in the Eurozone. The decline reflects growing concerns about slowing growth and persistent uncertainty across the European economy. Confidence …

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• 26 February 2026 11:17 pm

  Gold Defies Strong Dollar as Middle East Tensions and Rate Cut Hopes Fuel Demand

  

  Gold remained steady above $5,170 as heightened tensions in the Middle East sustained investor demand for safe-haven assets. Ongoing diplomatic friction between the United States and Iran has added uncertainty to global markets, encouraging traders to seek protection in bullion despite broader currency strength.Strong US Data Boosts Dollar but Fails …

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• 26 February 2026 10:41 pm

  Wall Street Wavers as AI Fears Shake Tech Stocks

  

  While institutional investors have been selling off software stocks amid concerns about artificial intelligence disruption, retail traders are moving in the opposite direction. Trading activity among non-professional investors in the software sector has surged to near-record levels, even as the broader software index has dropped almost 20% since the start …

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• 26 February 2026 9:13 pm

  Dollar Pulls Back Against Yen as Rate Expectations Clash Across the Pacific

  

  The US Dollar eased against the Japanese Yen on Thursday, retreating after two consecutive days of gains as markets reassessed interest rate expectations in both economies. The pair slipped back toward the mid-156 area, reflecting a pause in recent Dollar strength rather than a decisive shift in trend.Support for the …

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• 26 February 2026 7:39 pm

  Crude Oil Caught Between Diplomacy and Oversupply

  

  Oil prices steadied after recent losses, as traders weighed rising geopolitical tensions against clear signs of abundant supply. US crude hovered near the mid-$60s per barrel, reflecting a market pulled in two opposing directions.On one side, attention remains fixed on renewed nuclear talks between Washington and Tehran in Geneva. The …

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• 26 February 2026 6:06 pm

  Measured Uptick in Jobless Claims Signals a Stabilizing U.S. Labor Market

  

  Weekly jobless claims in the United States edged slightly higher last week, reinforcing signs that the labor market is gradually moving toward greater stability after a period of slowdown tied to trade-related uncertainty.According to the U.S. Department of Labor, initial unemployment claims rose by 4,000 to reach 212,000 for the …

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• 26 February 2026 5:14 pm

  Stronger UK Data Complicates the Case for BoE’s Rate Cuts

  

  The outlook for interest rates in the UK has become less predictable after a run of firmer-than-expected economic data at the start of 2026. What once seemed like a clear path toward steady rate cuts is now being reassessed as signs of renewed momentum emerge.Recent figures point to an economy …

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