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February, 2026

• 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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• 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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