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Copper prices edged higher this week, reaching $6.02 per pound, driven by renewed buying activity from Chinese importers returning from the Lunar New Year holidays. The uptick signals early signs of recovery in demand, with premiums at Chinese ports rising to a two-month high, reflecting growing interest from industrial buyers.Despite …
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27 March, 2026 11:18 pm
March 2026 Market Snapshot: Labor Softens, Inflation Holds Steady, Volatility Rules
February’s employment report, released early March, showed a clear pullback: nonfarm payrolls droppe…
27 March, 2026 10:23 pm
Wall Street Slides Into Correction as Oil Shock and Geopolitical Fears Ignite Market Panic
US equities came under heavy selling pressure on Friday, with major indexes extending their decline …
27 March, 2026 9:01 pm
Europe’s Carmakers Race Into the Defense Economy
A Strategic Shock Reshaping European Industry: Europe is no longer treating defense as a peripheral …
27 March, 2026 8:03 pm
Sterling Under Pressure as Global Tensions Lift the Dollar
The British Pound struggled to maintain momentum at the end of the week, hovering just above the 1.3…
27 March, 2026 6:59 pm
U.S. Treasury Yields Hit Multi-Month High as Oil Surge Fuels Inflation Fears
Benchmark U.S. Treasury yields climbed to their highest level since July on Friday, as investors rea…
27 March, 2026 5:20 pm
Bitcoin Slips as Iran War Uncertainty and $14 Billion Options Expiry Weigh on Sentiment
Bitcoin declined on Friday, capping a subdued week as investor caution intensified amid geopolitical…
27 March, 2026 3:51 pm
U.S. Futures Decline as Oil Tops $110 and Middle East Risks Intensify
U.S. stock futures moved lower on Friday, while oil prices climbed back above the $110-per-barrel ma…
27 March, 2026 1:34 pm
European Stocks Hold Steady as Hormuz Crisis Keeps Oil Elevated
European equity markets traded in a narrow range on Friday, as investors weighed persistent geopolit…
27 March, 2026 12:19 pm
Gold Rebounds Over 2% as Softer Dollar and Iran Talks Support Bullion
Gold prices rose sharply in Asian trading on Friday, recovering from the previous session’s losses a…
27 March, 2026 11:23 am
UK Retail Sales Fall Less Than Expected, But Rising Energy Costs Cloud Outlook
British retail sales volumes declined in February, highlighting growing pressure on consumer spendin…
Market Analysis
February, 2026
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25 February 2026 3:25 pm
U.S. Futures Edge Higher as Markets Brace for Nvidia Earnings and AI Test
U.S. stock index futures ticked modestly higher on Wednesday as investors cautiously positioned themselves ahead of a busy earnings slate, headlined by results from artificial intelligence bellwether Nvidia. At 05:20 ET (10:20 GMT), Dow Jones Futures rose 68 points, or 0.1%, S&P 500 Futures gained 10 points, or 0.2%, and …
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25 February 2026 2:16 pm
Bitcoin Rebounds on Bargain Buying as Wall Street Rally Lifts Crypto Sentiment
Bitcoin rose on Wednesday, attracting bargain hunters after steep losses in recent weeks, while a positive overnight session on Wall Street helped improve risk sentiment across digital asset markets. The world’s largest cryptocurrency climbed 3.2% to $65,102.7 by 01:24 ET (06:24 GMT), after touching a session high of $66,279.4. Earlier …
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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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