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February, 2026

• 19 February 2026 4:50 pm

  Bitcoin Extends Losses as Hawkish Fed Minutes and Geopolitical Tensions Weigh on Sentiment

  

  Bitcoin declined further on Thursday, extending its recent downtrend after hawkish signals from the Federal Reserve’s January meeting minutes heightened uncertainty over the outlook for U.S. interest rates. The cryptocurrency sector was also pressured by broader risk aversion amid escalating geopolitical tensions between the United States and Iran. The world’s …

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• 19 February 2026 3:42 pm

  U.S. Stock Futures Slip After Hawkish Fed Minutes as Walmart, Deere Earnings Loom

  

  U.S. stock index futures edged lower on Thursday as investors digested a more hawkish tone from the Federal Reserve’s January meeting minutes, alongside fresh earnings from key retail and industrial bellwethers. At 05:55 ET (10:55 GMT), Dow Jones futures fell 190 points, or 0.4%, S&P 500 futures declined 25 points, …

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• 19 February 2026 1:27 pm

  Italian Utility Stocks Slide After Government Approves Energy Sector Tax Hike

  

  Shares of major Italian utility companies fell sharply on Thursday after the government approved an increase in corporate taxation targeting the energy sector, raising concerns over profitability and regulatory risk. By 09:11 GMT, shares in A2A (BIT: A2) were down 3.5%, while Enel (BIT: ENEI) slipped 3.1%. Hera (BIT: HRA) …

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• 19 February 2026 12:16 pm

  European Stocks Slip as Earnings Deluge and Geopolitical Risks Weigh on Sentiment

  

  European equity markets traded lower on Thursday as investors worked through a heavy slate of quarterly corporate results while remaining cautious amid elevated geopolitical tensions. By 03:02 ET (08:02 GMT), Germany’s DAX fell 0.3%, France’s CAC 40 slipped 0.2%, and the U.K.’s FTSE 100 declined 0.2%, reflecting a broadly risk-averse …

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• 19 February 2026 11:31 am

  Gold Extends Rally in Asia as Geopolitical Risks Offset Hawkish Fed Signals

  

  Gold prices moved higher in Asian trading on Thursday, building on a sharp rally in the previous session, as investors weighed persistent geopolitical tensions against mixed signals from the U.S. Federal Reserve. Spot gold rose 0.9% to $5,019.95 an ounce by 02:03 ET (07:03 GMT), while U.S. gold futures gained …

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• 19 February 2026 1:53 am

  Bitcoin Faces Pressure as Fed Hawkish Tone Weighs on Crypto Market

  

  Bitcoin (BTC) traded at $66,423, down 1.55% as investors remain cautious amid a hawkish stance from the U.S. Federal Reserve. The central bank’s signals of maintaining tighter monetary policy have contributed to a risk-off sentiment across global markets, affecting digital assets alongside equities. The market has seen notable accumulation by …

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• 19 February 2026 12:58 am

  FOMC Minutes and ECB Jitters Push the Dollar Higher

  

  The US Dollar extended its recent gains as markets reacted to fresh signals from the Federal Reserve and growing uncertainty in Europe. The Dollar Index climbed to around 97.7, marking its strongest level in about a week, as investors leaned toward the US currency amid cautious global sentiment.The move followed …

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• 19 February 2026 12:02 am

  Fed Minutes Signal Patience as Policymakers Keep Rates on Hold

  

  The latest meeting minutes from the Federal Reserve reveal a clear preference among most policymakers to keep interest rates unchanged for now, reflecting persistent uncertainty over the inflation outlook and the underlying strength of the US economy. Officials agreed that holding rates steady at this stage allows the central bank …

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• 18 February 2026 11:12 pm

  Fed Minutes Deliver a Clear Message: Rates on Hold, Policy Path Wide Open

  

  The Federal Reserve’s January 2026 policy minutes confirm a central bank committed to patience, flexibility, and data dependence. Policymakers voted 10–2 to keep the federal funds rate unchanged at 3.5%–3.75%, with two dissenters favoring a 25 basis point cut. The decision reflected a desire to evaluate the cumulative impact of …

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• 18 February 2026 10:38 pm

  Oil Surges As Markets Trade Geopolitical Headlines, Not Fundamentals

  

  Crude oil prices jumped more than 4% on Wednesday as traders reacted to heightened risks of conflict between the United States and Iran. The surge followed the conclusion of Ukraine-Russia peace talks in Geneva, which ended without progress, adding to uncertainty across global energy markets. Brent crude rose $2.80 to …

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• 18 February 2026 9:41 pm

  Explainer: Earnings Strength and Deal-Making Offset AI Cost Fears on Wall Street

  

  Wall Street closed modestly higher by the evening of February 18, 2026, as investors balanced strong corporate earnings and a revival in merger activity against lingering concerns over the rising costs of artificial intelligence. The rebound was led by technology stocks, helping markets recover from recent pullbacks and stabilizing sentiment …

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• 18 February 2026 8:32 pm

  Dow Jones Surges 300 Points Ahead of Fed Minutes as Nvidia Rallies on Meta Deal

  

  The Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed roughly 300 points, or 0.65%, on Wednesday, marking the third consecutive session of gains as investors stepped back into equities following last week’s AI-driven selloff. The S&P 500 rose 0.6% and the Nasdaq Composite gained about 0.5%, led by semiconductor stocks and beaten-down mega-cap …

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• 18 February 2026 7:31 pm

  Fed Minutes in Focus as Markets Look for Clarity on Interest Rate Direction

  

  Markets are turning their attention to the release of the latest Federal Reserve meeting minutes, which are expected to provide deeper insight into the discussions behind the decision to keep interest rates unchanged at the last policy meeting. Investors are closely watching for clues about how policymakers view inflation, employment …

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