The USD/CHF currency pair struggled for clear direction on Monday as fresh uncertainties surrounding US trade policy weighed on the market. At the time of writing, the pair hovered around 0.7738, showing a slight decline of 0.16% on the day.Investor sentiment has been shaken after the US administration announced a …
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Europe’s Carmakers Race Into the Defense Economy
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Sterling Under Pressure as Global Tensions Lift the Dollar
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U.S. Treasury Yields Hit Multi-Month High as Oil Surge Fuels Inflation Fears
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Bitcoin Slips as Iran War Uncertainty and $14 Billion Options Expiry Weigh on Sentiment
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U.S. Futures Decline as Oil Tops $110 and Middle East Risks Intensify
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European Stocks Hold Steady as Hormuz Crisis Keeps Oil Elevated
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Gold Rebounds Over 2% as Softer Dollar and Iran Talks Support Bullion
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Market Analysis
February, 2026
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23 February 2026 6:41 pm
Is the Era of Free Trade Over? Insights from U.S. Tariff Strategies
A dramatic legal decision combined with a swift policy response has once again shaken the foundation of U.S. trade policy, raising questions about whether the era of broadly liberalized global trade has truly ended. The recent “tariff reset” has sent ripples through financial markets, creating uncertainty for businesses and investors …
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23 February 2026 5:37 pm
Strong U.S. Data Clashes With Rate-Cut Hopes as Fed Signals Caution
Financial markets remain caught between conflicting signals, but recent U.S. economic data and central bank messaging point clearly in one direction: expectations for a deep interest-rate cutting cycle appear increasingly out of step with reality. While global attention was briefly dominated by legal and trade developments late last week, underlying …
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23 February 2026 4:28 pm
Bitcoin Slides Below $65,000 as Whale Selling and U.S. Trade Uncertainty Weigh on Crypto Markets
Bitcoin briefly fell below the $65,000 level during Asian trading on Monday, remaining under sustained pressure as large holders continued to offload cryptocurrencies, while renewed uncertainty over U.S. trade policy further dampened risk appetite. The world’s largest cryptocurrency dropped around 4% to $65,296.8 by 01:30 ET (06:30 GMT), after touching …
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23 February 2026 2:58 pm
German Business Confidence Rises to Six-Month High, Signaling Early Signs of Economic Recovery
German business morale improved more than expected in February, reaching its highest level since August and reinforcing hopes that Europe’s largest economy may finally be turning a corner after a prolonged period of weakness. The Ifo institute said on Monday that its closely watched business climate index rose to 88.6 …
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23 February 2026 1:54 pm
Dollar Weakens After Supreme Court Tariff Ruling as Trade and Iran Risks Unsettle Markets
The U.S. dollar slipped on Monday after a Supreme Court ruling against President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariff measures injected fresh uncertainty into U.S. trade policy, compounding existing concerns over rising geopolitical tensions with Iran. The euro rose 0.2% to $1.1808, while sterling gained 0.3% to $1.3519. The dollar also eased …
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23 February 2026 1:12 pm
Oil Slides as U.S.–Iran Talks Ease Conflict Fears, Tariff Hikes Cloud Demand Outlook
Oil prices fell about 1% on Monday as investors weighed easing geopolitical tensions ahead of renewed U.S.–Iran nuclear talks against fresh uncertainty over global growth following new U.S. tariff measures. Brent crude futures declined 87 cents, or 1.21%, to $70.89 a barrel by 07:22 GMT, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate …
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23 February 2026 12:32 pm
European Stocks Ease as Fresh U.S. Tariff Uncertainty Weighs on Sentiment
European equity markets edged lower on Monday as renewed uncertainty over U.S. trade policy dampened risk appetite at the start of the new week, offsetting recent optimism driven by improving earnings and economic data. By 03:02 ET (08:02 GMT), Germany’s DAX fell 0.6%, France’s CAC 40 slipped 0.2%, and the …
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23 February 2026 10:55 am
Gold Extends Rally as Trump’s Global Tariffs and Weak Dollar Boost Safe-Haven Demand
Gold prices climbed for a fourth consecutive session on Monday, extending last week’s gains as fresh global tariffs announced by U.S. President Donald Trump and a weaker U.S. dollar strengthened demand for the precious metal as a safe haven. Spot gold rose 0.8% to $5,148.66 an ounce by 01:52 ET …
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23 February 2026 1:37 am
Weekly market wrap: data supports the US dollar amid a hit from the court
It was a week full of surprises that culminated on its final day, leaving global financial markets ending their sessions in an unexpected manner given the political and economic developments that unfolded throughout the period. This weekly summary reviews the most important events that shaped the landscape. Sources of Uncertainty …
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21 February 2026 12:56 am
Will U.S.–Iran Tensions Trigger the Next Oil Shock?
Military Buildup Raises Market Alarms: The United States has increased its military presence in the Middle East, fueling speculation of a possible strike on Iran. Brent crude has already surged past $70 per barrel, while U.S. crude climbed nearly $10 in a month. Investors are bracing for further volatility as …
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21 February 2026 12:24 am
Trump Doubles Down on Tariffs After Court Ruling, Signaling a New Escalation in Trade Policy
In a defiant response to a major legal setback, U.S. President Donald Trump signaled a renewed and more aggressive push on trade tariffs, insisting that his administration will find alternative legal routes to impose new duties despite a recent Supreme Court ruling that curtailed his authority.Speaking from the White House …
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20 February 2026 11:38 pm
Markets Cheer Supreme Court Tariff Ruling as Stocks and Crypto Rally
U.S. financial markets and cryptocurrencies moved decisively higher after a landmark decision by the US Supreme Court struck down sweeping tariffs imposed under emergency powers, removing a major source of economic and policy uncertainty that had weighed on global sentiment.The ruling concluded that the former president Donald Trump exceeded his …
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