Oil prices rose in Asian trading on Wednesday, remaining just below seven-month highs reached earlier this week, as persistent geopolitical risks surrounding the U.S.–Iran standoff outweighed bearish signals from a sharp rise in U.S. crude inventories and renewed uncertainty over global trade policy. By 22:41 ET (03:41 GMT), Brent crude …
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US stock index futures moved lower ahead of the trading session, reflecting rising investor caution …
Why It Matters: UAE Strengthens Energy Exports With Strategic Pipeline Bypassing Hormuz
The United Arab Emirates is moving to reshape its energy export strategy with the construction of a …
Fragile Pause in the World’s Biggest Economic Rivalry After Leaders’ Talks
The trade relationship between the United States and China, the world’s two largest economies, remai…
Carry Trades Roar Back as Interest Rate Gaps Drive G10 Currency Rally
Currency carry trades are enjoying their strongest performance in years as investors return to high-…
British Pound Slides as UK Political Turmoil and Iran Tensions Boost US Dollar
The British Pound extended its sharp decline on Friday, heading toward its fourth consecutive daily …
WTI Oil Surges Above $100 as Trump-Xi Summit Intensifies Supply Concerns
West Texas Intermediate crude climbed above the key $100-per-barrel level on Friday, as markets reac…
Euro Slides Toward Monthly Lows as Hawkish Fed Bets Strengthen US Dollar
The Euro weakened further against the US Dollar on Friday, with the EUR/USD pair falling toward its …
Oil Erupts Over 2% as Trump Declares War of Words on Iran: Weekly Gains Hit 10% Despite Xi Summit Charm Offensive
Key Takeaways Sharp Friday gains: Brent crude rose 2.8% to $108.65 per barrel, while WTI surged 3.4%…
Trump-Xi Summit Wraps with “Series of New Consensus” — But Concrete Deals Remain a Mystery
Key Takeaways Second round concluded: Trump and Xi wrapped their second round of talks Friday, per C…
Wall Street Futures Tumble as Iran War Threats and Chip Export Snub Crush Record-High Mood
Key Takeaways Futures fall sharply: S&P 500 futures dropped 1.1% to 7,440.50, Nasdaq 100 futures…
Market Analysis
February, 2026
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25 February 2026 11:31 am
Oil Holds Near Seven-Month Highs as U.S.–Iran Tensions Offset Inventory Build and Trade Jitters
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25 February 2026 1:03 am
ETFs Explainer: How Investors Are Navigating Commodities, Crypto, and Leveraged Markets
The Rise of ETFs as a Flexible Investment Tool: Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have become a central tool for investors seeking exposure to commodities, energy, agriculture, and digital assets without the need to hold these assets physically. During the week, the ETF market experienced a surge in activity, highlighting new launches, …
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25 February 2026 12:04 am
After the Court’s Rebuke: How Trump’s Administration Is Building a Fresh Legal Tariff Mosaic
On February 20, 2026, the U.S. Supreme Court delivered a landmark 6–3 ruling that struck down President Donald Trump’s use of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) to impose sweeping tariffs. Chief Justice John Roberts wrote the majority opinion, stating that the law does not authorize the president to …
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24 February 2026 11:30 pm
Cross-Asset Market Snapshot: Dollar Holds Steady as Gold, Silver, and Bonds React to Fed’s Hawkish Tone
On Tuesday, February 24, 2026, the U.S. Dollar Index (DXY) ended Tuesday’s session at 97.83 points, a modest rise of 0.12% compared to the previous close. The index opened at 97.70, dipped to 97.69, and climbed as high as 97.99 before settling just shy of the 98.00 mark. The move …
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24 February 2026 10:39 pm
Dollar Strengthens Against Yen as Policy Gap Widens
The U.S. dollar gained ground against the Japanese yen on Tuesday, closing near 155.75, up about 0.71% from the previous day. The pair opened at 154.64, dipped briefly to 154.52, and climbed as high as 156.28 before settling just below the 156.00 mark. Why the Yen is StrugglingThe yen remains …
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24 February 2026 9:14 pm
Crude Oil Pulls Back from Six-Month High Amid Geopolitical and Supply Concerns
WTI Crude Oil retreated slightly on Tuesday, trading around $65.95 after hitting a six-month high of $67.23 the previous day. The modest decline reflects a market caught between persistent geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and expectations of growing global supply.Rising political friction between Washington and Tehran continues to weigh …
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24 February 2026 7:37 pm
U.S. Tech Stocks Bounce Back Amid AI Uncertainty
After a sharp sell-off fueled by worries over artificial intelligence, U.S. tech stocks are showing signs of stabilization. Investors are grappling with a dual narrative: AI as a potential disruptor of traditional jobs versus AI as a growth engine for software and services companies. The market’s rollercoaster reflects both fear …
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24 February 2026 6:23 pm
Gold Retreats After Strong Rally, Still Holding Long-Term Gains
Gold prices slipped on Tuesday, trading at $5,109 per ounce, down about 2.2% from the previous session. The decline comes after the metal opened above $5,240 earlier in the day, marking its highest start in weeks. Despite the pullback, gold remains firmly elevated compared to recent months and continues to …
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24 February 2026 5:37 pm
Fed’s Goolsbee Urges Patience: Inflation Must Return to Target Before Rate Cuts
Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago President Austan Goolsbee has struck a cautious tone on the outlook for interest rates, emphasizing that cuts will only come once inflation is clearly moving back toward the Fed’s 2% target. Speaking to business leaders in Washington, Goolsbee acknowledged optimism about the possibility of lowering …
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24 February 2026 4:49 pm
Wall Street Futures Edge Higher After Sharp Selloff as Trade Turmoil and AI Fears Linger
U.S. stock index futures ticked higher on Tuesday, attempting a modest rebound after a sharp selloff in the previous session, as investors continued to grapple with mounting uncertainty over global trade policy and renewed fears of artificial intelligence–driven disruption ahead of key earnings from Nvidia. By 05:45 ET (10:45 GMT), …
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24 February 2026 3:51 pm
Pound Slips Ahead of Key BoE Testimony as Markets Weigh Odds of March Rate Cut
The British pound edged lower on Tuesday as investors turned cautious ahead of parliamentary testimony from four Bank of England policymakers, with markets closely watching for clues on whether interest rates could be cut as early as March. Sterling traded at $1.3491 against the U.S. dollar at 11:36 GMT, down …
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24 February 2026 1:59 pm
Bitcoin Slides to Six-Month Low, Erasing Half Its Value as Tariff Uncertainty Fuels Risk Aversion
Bitcoin fell sharply on Tuesday, extending its recent downturn and wiping out roughly half of its value from the record highs seen in October, as uncertainty over U.S. tariff policy and broader risk-off sentiment weighed heavily on cryptocurrency markets. The world’s largest cryptocurrency dropped nearly 4% to $63,131.3 by 01:13 …
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24 February 2026 12:50 pm
U.S. Customs Halts Collection of Trump’s Emergency Tariffs After Supreme Court Ruling
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) said it will stop collecting tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) starting at 12:01 a.m. EST (05:01 GMT) on Tuesday, more than three days after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled the measures illegal. In a notice sent to shipping companies …
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