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February, 2026

• 12 February 2026 12:50 pm

  European Stocks Climb on Earnings Deluge as U.K. Growth Stalls and Oil Rises on Middle East Risks

  

  European equities moved higher on Thursday, supported by a heavy slate of corporate earnings and fresh economic data from the U.K., while rising oil prices added to market momentum amid renewed geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. By 03:10 ET (08:10 GMT), Germany’s DAX advanced 1%, France’s CAC 40 jumped …

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• 12 February 2026 12:04 pm

  Bitcoin Holds Near $67,000 as Strong U.S. Jobs Data Curtails Fed Cut Hopes

  

  Bitcoin traded largely flat near the $67,000 mark during Asian hours on Thursday, as investors digested stronger-than-expected U.S. employment data that reduced expectations for near-term Federal Reserve interest rate cuts. The world’s largest cryptocurrency was last up 0.4% at $67,102.8, remaining capped below the key $70,000 level. Trading activity was …

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• 12 February 2026 11:14 am

  U.K. Growth Loses Momentum at End of 2025, Keeping Pressure on Bank of England

  

  The U.K. economy expanded only modestly in the final month of 2025, reinforcing expectations that the Bank of England will remain under pressure to continue easing monetary policy as the new year unfolds. Data released on Thursday showed that gross domestic product grew by just 0.1% in December, marking a …

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• 12 February 2026 10:32 am

  Asian Stocks Advance as South Korea Hits Record High on AI Chip Rally, Japan Pauses Near Peak

  

  Most Asian stock markets edged higher on Thursday, led by a sharp rally in South Korea where shares surged to record highs on strong gains in chipmakers. Japanese equities, meanwhile, traded flat after touching a fresh all-time peak above the 58,000 mark, as optimism surrounding the so-called “Takaichi trade” began …

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• 12 February 2026 3:14 am

  Warsh and Policy: Steering the Fed Between Crisis Lessons, AI Optimism

  

  Recent discussions about Kevin Warsh’s potential nomination to chair the Federal Reserve focused on more than politics. Warsh’s experience spans the 2006–2011 period, during the global financial crisis. At that time, the Fed deployed large-scale quantitative easing (QE) to stabilize markets. Warsh criticized QE, warning of potential inflation, though it …

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• 12 February 2026 2:10 am

  Fed’s Hammack Signals Stability in Jobs, Keeps Policy Neutral

  

  Beth Hammack, President of the Cleveland Fed, sent a clear signal to markets: the US labor market is stabilizing, and monetary policy remains neutral. Following the strong January Nonfarm Payrolls report, she noted that unemployment is holding steady, pointing to a resilient workforce.Hammack highlighted that consumer spending is firm, largely …

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• 12 February 2026 12:21 am

  As Dow Tops 50,000, Record Highs Encounter Rising Concerns

  

  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) continues to hover above the historic 50,000 mark, closing today at 50,133.72, down just 54 points or 0.11%. On the surface, this appears as a minor pullback in an otherwise impressive climb. Over the past year, the index has gained nearly 13%, and over …

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• 11 February 2026 11:51 pm

  Japanese Yen Defies Dollar Strength as Domestic Tailwinds Take Center Stage

  

  The Japanese yen extended its gains during Wednesday’s trading, brushing aside the recent rebound in the US dollar that followed upbeat American labor market data. Instead, the yen drew strength from supportive domestic factors that reinforced confidence in Japan’s economic outlook.The currency climbed to its highest level in about a …

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• 11 February 2026 11:12 pm

  US Jobs Surge Pushes Treasury Yields Higher, Fed Rate Cuts Move Further Out

  

  Strong Payrolls Shake Up Rate-Cut ExpectationsThe US labor market surprised investors with a robust 130,000 increase in Nonfarm Payrolls for January, nearly doubling economists’ expectations of 70,000. The jobless rate fell from 4.4% to 4.3%, reinforcing confidence in a solid labor market and cooling speculation about near-term interest rate cuts …

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• 11 February 2026 9:24 pm

  Iran–US Tensions Reprice Global Risk: Oil Climbs as Markets Turn Cautious

  

  The Iran–United States tensions have returned to the center of global attention, creating a delicate balance between diplomatic engagement and geopolitical pressure. Recent developments reflect an environment where negotiations remain open but fragile, with both sides signaling willingness to continue talks while maintaining firm political positions. This dual dynamic has …

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• 11 February 2026 8:15 pm

  Europe and the United States Move to Reset Trade Ties Under New Conditions

  

  The European Parliament has cleared the way for a renewed trade arrangement with the United States after months of political tension and uncertainty, signaling a cautious return to cooperation between two of the world’s largest economic partners. The updated framework reflects a compromise designed to protect European markets while keeping …

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• 11 February 2026 7:46 pm

  Dollar Gains as Trade Uncertainty Pressures Canadian Currency

  

  The US dollar moved higher against the Canadian dollar on Wednesday as renewed uncertainty surrounding North American trade relations weighed on the Canadian currency. Reports suggesting potential changes to existing trade arrangements increased caution among investors, pushing the Canadian dollar lower while supporting demand for the US currency.At the same …

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• 11 February 2026 6:54 pm

  Russia Slams U.S. Restrictions on Venezuela Oil Sector as “Blatant Discrimination”

  

  Russia sharply criticized new U.S. restrictions affecting Venezuela’s oil industry on Wednesday, with Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov describing the measures as “blatant discrimination” against Moscow and other countries, while the Kremlin said it would seek clarification from Washington. The comments followed a move by the U.S. Treasury Department on Tuesday …

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