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February, 2026

• 24 February 2026 12:47 am

  Oil Prices Caught in the Crosscurrents of Politics and Demand

  

  The energy market is catching its breath. Crude oil prices are no longer racing ahead, but they are not retreating either. After a strong recovery from earlier lows, the market has entered a calmer phase marked by hesitation and reassessment. Prices are holding near recent highs, suggesting that traders are …

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• 23 February 2026 11:38 pm

  After the Court Ruling, How is Trump Redrawing the Tariff Map

  

  A recent decision by the Supreme Court has disrupted a central pillar of the current U.S. trade strategy, invalidating a broad set of tariffs introduced earlier in the administration’s term. The ruling did not end the tariff push, but it did force a rapid rethink. Within days, officials began assembling …

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• 23 February 2026 10:34 pm

  ECB Signals Steady Course as Europe Eyes Growth Through AI Adoption

  

  The European Central Bank has signaled continuity rather than change, reinforcing the view that monetary policy is currently well positioned amid easing inflation pressures across the euro area. Speaking at an international forum, Christine Lagarde emphasized that conditions remain “in a good place,” suggesting no immediate need for policy adjustments.The …

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• 23 February 2026 9:22 pm

  USD/CAD Steadies as Dollar Weakness Meets Falling Oil Prices

  

  The USD/CAD currency pair traded around 1.3665 on Monday, showing relative stability at the start of the week. After last week’s pullback from a monthly high, the pair remains just below the key 1.3700 level, balancing between a softer US Dollar and weaker crude oil prices.The US Dollar started the …

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• 23 February 2026 7:43 pm

  USD/CHF Holds Steady Amid Trade Tensions and Soft Swiss Data

  

  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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• 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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