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February, 2026

• 16 February 2026 10:44 am

  Gold Slips Below Key Levels, Silver Extends Losses as Rate Uncertainty Fuels Volatility

  

  Gold prices fell below key technical levels in Asian trade on Monday, while silver posted sharper losses, as investors remained cautious amid lingering uncertainty over the U.S. interest rate outlook following mixed inflation data. Precious metal markets continued to experience heightened volatility after a period of sharp swings over the …

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• 16 February 2026 3:17 am

  Weekly Recap: Beyond the Hype – Robust Jobs, Cooling Inflation Amid Tech Volatility

  

  Last week brought a surge of economic data that served as a vital stress test for the U.S. economy. It revealed a complex landscape where anxiety over Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rising, yet underlying economic fundamentals remain stronger than anticipated. While waves of market volatility—particularly in the tech sector—test investor …

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• 14 February 2026 1:35 am

  Oil Prices Steady as Investors Weigh OPEC+ Moves and US Inflation Data

  

  Oil prices steadied on Friday after early losses, as investors balanced potential supply increases from OPEC+ with signs of easing inflation in the United States. Brent crude futures edged up to $67.61 per barrel, while US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) held at $62.84 per barrel. Both benchmarks are on track …

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• 14 February 2026 12:02 am

  Gold Surges Past $5,000 as US Inflation Fuels Fed Rate-Cut Bets

  

  Gold prices reclaimed the $5,000 mark on Friday after a softer-than-expected US inflation report reignited speculation that the Federal Reserve could ease rates. XAU/USD jumped nearly 2%, trimming Thursday’s losses and signaling renewed bullish momentum.US Inflation Cools: CPI Hits 2.4%The US Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that the Consumer Price …

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• 13 February 2026 11:07 pm

  Sec. Bessent Shakes Markets: China Ties and Metals Policies Ignite Global Turbulence

  

  On a charged Friday, February 13, 2026, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent delivered a series of fiery statements revealing the Trump administration’s bold strategies on fraud prevention, trade adjustments, currency reform, and reshaping relations with Beijing. Speaking live on CNBC, Bessent painted a picture of a resilient U.S. economy navigating …

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• 13 February 2026 10:11 pm

  Inflation Relief Sparks a Short-Term Rally on Wall Street

  

  US stocks moved higher after fresh inflation data showed price pressures easing slightly more than expected, giving investors temporary relief after a volatile week. The broad market, led by gains in the S&P 500, bounced during Friday trading as investors welcomed signs that inflation may be gradually cooling. Technology shares …

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• 13 February 2026 9:06 pm

  Explainer: Did the U.S. Economy Build Its Narrative on 900,000 Phantom Jobs?

  

  In February 2026, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) released its annual benchmark revision, and the findings shocked markets. The update revealed that the American economy had added 900,000 fewer jobs in 2025 than previously reported. This was not a minor correction—it fundamentally reshaped the narrative of labor market …

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• 13 February 2026 8:09 pm

  Pound Holds Steady as Softer US Inflation Revives Rate-Cut Hopes

  

  The British pound traded steadily against the US dollar on Thursday after fresh inflation data from the United States strengthened expectations that borrowing costs could start to fall later this year.US consumer price growth slowed more than expected in January, reinforcing signs that inflationary pressures are easing. The data supported …

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• 13 February 2026 7:14 pm

  Bitcoin Rebounds Near $69,000 After Shock By U.S. Jobs Data

  

  The price of Bitcoin came under pressure after a major revision to U.S. employment data rattled global markets and revived concerns about economic uncertainty. The price of Bitcoin rebounded to around $68,987, rising more than 4% on the day, after markets digested the shock of a major revision to U.S. …

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• 13 February 2026 6:19 pm

  U.S. Inflation Cools Faster Than Expected in January, Strengthening Case for Fed Easing Later in Year

  

  U.S. consumer price growth slowed more than expected in January, moving closer to the Federal Reserve’s 2% inflation target and offering policymakers fresh evidence that price pressures are easing, helped in part by lower energy costs. Data released on Friday showed headline consumer prices rose 2.4% year-on-year in January, below …

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• 13 February 2026 4:04 pm

  U.S. Futures Ease as Tech Rout Lingers and Inflation Data Takes Center Stage

  

  U.S. stock index futures edged slightly lower on Friday, as investors remained cautious following a sharp selloff in technology stocks in the previous session and ahead of a closely watched U.S. inflation report later in the day. By 05:35 ET (10:35 GMT), Dow Jones futures were down 95 points, or …

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• 13 February 2026 2:13 pm

  Bitcoin Drifts Near $66,000, Set for Fourth Weekly Loss as Risk Aversion Builds Ahead of U.S. Inflation Data

  

  Bitcoin traded near the $66,000 level on Friday, extending a period of subdued price action and heading toward a fourth consecutive weekly decline, as investors remained cautious amid broad weakness across global risk assets and ahead of key U.S. inflation data later in the day. The world’s largest cryptocurrency was …

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• 13 February 2026 12:48 pm

  European Stocks Mixed as Wall Street Tech Rout Weighs Ahead of Key Growth Data

  

  European equities traded mixed on Friday, as investors balanced a fresh round of corporate earnings against a sharp overnight selloff in U.S. technology shares, while awaiting key regional growth data for further direction. By 03:05 ET (08:05 GMT), Germany’s DAX edged up 0.2% and the U.K.’s FTSE 100 gained 0.4%, …

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