Artificial intelligence is helping to boost productivity across the euro zone, but it has not yet led to widespread job losses or large-scale automation-driven layoffs, European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde said on Thursday. Speaking before a committee of the European Parliament, Lagarde noted that the immediate impact of AI …
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Asian Markets Roar to Records: Tech Euphoria Lifts Tokyo and Seoul as Oil Spike Tempers the Rally
Key Takeaways Records shattered: South Korea’s KOSPI surged 2.3% to an all-time high of 6,630.…
Oil Holds Firm as Iran’s Surprise Hormuz Proposal Meets Stalled Talks and Tightening Supply
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Weekly market wrap: geopolitics Vs. optimism as the Fed’s decision Looms
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US Dollar Softens as Markets Turn Focus to Central Bank Week
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Market Analysis
February, 2026
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26 February 2026 1:01 pm
Lagarde: AI Lifting Euro Zone Productivity Without Triggering Job Losses—For Now
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26 February 2026 12:18 pm
European Stocks Mixed as Earnings Flood Continues, Nvidia Results Stir Cautious Reaction
European equities traded mixed on Thursday as investors sifted through a heavy slate of regional corporate earnings, while also digesting the latest results from U.S. chip heavyweight Nvidia. By 03:10 ET (08:10 GMT), Germany’s DAX slipped 0.2% and the U.K.’s FTSE 100 eased 0.1%, while France’s CAC 40 bucked the …
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26 February 2026 11:30 am
Gold Rises as Dollar Softens, Tariff Uncertainty and U.S.–Iran Talks Lift Haven Demand
Gold prices edged higher in Asian trading on Thursday, supported by a weaker U.S. dollar and renewed uncertainty surrounding U.S. trade tariffs, while investors also looked ahead to closely watched nuclear talks between Washington and Tehran later in the day. Spot gold rose 0.6% to $5,196.55 per ounce by 01:40 …
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26 February 2026 1:40 am
Nvidia Unleashes Another AI Shockwave as Revenue Explodes and Outlook Soars
Nvidia has delivered yet another seismic quarter, reinforcing its position at the epicenter of the global artificial intelligence revolution. The chip giant not only surpassed expectations but widened the gap, posting explosive growth that underscores how deeply AI infrastructure spending is reshaping the technology landscape. Fourth-quarter revenue surged to 68.13 …
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26 February 2026 12:43 am
Fed Leaders Signal Steady Hands Amid Inflation, Independence, and AI Challenges
St. Louis Federal Reserve President Alberto Musalem emphasized that inflation remains nearly a full percentage point above the Fed’s 2% target, even as the labor market cools in an orderly fashion. He projected economic growth at or above 2% and unemployment stabilizing around 4.3%–4.4%. Musalem noted that tariffs account for …
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25 February 2026 11:51 pm
Significant Rally: Silver Soars Past $90 as Demand Outpaces Supply
Silver prices leapt to $90.95 per ounce, a 4.33% gain in a single day, as investors piled into the metal amid easing tariff concerns and ongoing supply shortages. The rally highlights silver’s enduring appeal as both a safe-haven asset and a vital industrial material. From Collapse to Comeback Just weeks …
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25 February 2026 10:36 pm
Wall Street Rises as Tech Rebound Gains Momentum
U.S. stocks climbed on Tuesday, extending a rebound in technology shares as investors looked ahead to major earnings reports. The Nasdaq, heavily weighted toward tech companies, led the rally, reflecting renewed optimism about the sector’s resilience in the face of rapid advances in artificial intelligence. Market Indices in Positive TerritoryBy …
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25 February 2026 9:14 pm
Dollar Climbs Against Yen as BoJ Rate Doubts Shake Confidence
The US Dollar strengthened against the Japanese Yen on Wednesday, with USD/JPY rising toward the 156.30 area as renewed doubts over Japan’s monetary tightening path pressured the Yen. The move extended the pair’s recent advance, driven less by Dollar strength and more by growing skepticism that Japan’s central bank will …
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25 February 2026 7:38 pm
Pound Rises as Dollar Pauses Amid Trade Uncertainty
The British Pound pushed higher against the US Dollar on Wednesday, climbing toward the mid-1.35 area as uncertainty surrounding US trade policy kept the Greenback largely range-bound. With little fresh economic data to guide markets, investors focused instead on central bank signals and broader sentiment, allowing Sterling to gain modest …
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25 February 2026 6:37 pm
Euro Slips Against Pound as Eurozone Inflation Softens
The Euro edged lower against the British Pound on Wednesday, pressured by softer inflation data from the Eurozone and steady economic growth in Germany. The EUR/GBP pair hovered around 0.8716, marking a fourth consecutive day of weakness as investors reassessed the region’s monetary outlook.Eurozone inflation eased at the start of …
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25 February 2026 5:10 pm
Copper Climbs as Chinese Demand Sparks Early Recovery
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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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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