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February, 2026

• 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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• 20 February 2026 10:45 pm

  U.S. Inflation Refuses to Cool as Growth Slows Sharply — The Federal Reserve’s Hardest Test Yet

  

  The latest batch of U.S. economic data has delivered an uncomfortable message to markets: inflation remains stubbornly elevated just as economic momentum fades. Fresh readings on Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) inflation for December 2025, alongside fourth-quarter Gross Domestic Product (GDP) figures, reveal an economy drifting toward a dangerous crossroads. Prices …

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• 20 February 2026 9:26 pm

  Pound Rallies as US Court Halts Trump Tariffs and Dollar Weakens

  

  The British Pound moved higher against the US Dollar on Friday after a ruling by the US Supreme Court blocked trade tariffs linked to former president Donald Trump. The decision dented confidence in the Dollar, already under pressure from signs of slowing US economic growth.The court ruled that the tariffs, …

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• 20 February 2026 7:40 pm

  Supreme Court Strikes Down Major Portion of Trump’s Tariff Agenda

  

  The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday invalidated a significant part of President Donald Trump’s expansive tariff program, ruling that the law used to justify many of the duties does not grant the president authority to impose tariffs. The decision, delivered in a 6–3 ruling, marks a major setback for one …

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• 20 February 2026 6:00 pm

  US Economy Slows Sharply in Q4 2025, Raising Concerns Over Consumer and Market Momentum

  

  The United States’ economic growth slowed more than expected in the final quarter of 2025, with the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) expanding at an annualized rate of just 1.4%. This is a marked drop from the 4.4% growth recorded in the previous quarter and falls short of the anticipated 3% …

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• 20 February 2026 5:36 pm

  PCE Inflation Comes in Hotter Than Expected, Reinforcing the Fed’s Cautious Stance

  

  U.S. inflation data for December delivered a mild upside surprise, with the Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) price index rising to 2.9% year over year, slightly above market expectations of 2.8%. The figures suggest that inflation pressures remain sticky as the year closed, even as broader disinflation trends continue to unfold.On …

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• 20 February 2026 5:32 pm

  Core PCE Overshoots Forecasts, Pressuring the Fed to Maintain Higher Rates

  

  The latest readings of the Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) index—widely regarded as the Federal Reserve’s most reliable and preferred measure of U.S. inflation—came in above market expectations. Core PCE, which excludes food and energy prices, also exceeded forecasts, signaling stronger‑than‑anticipated underlying inflation pressures. These results highlight the possibility that the …

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• 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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