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February, 2026

• 19 February 2026 8:25 pm

  Oil Surges to Six-Month High Amid Rising US-Iran Tensions

  

  Oil prices climbed to their highest levels since August 2025 on Thursday, fueled by escalating tensions between the US and Iran. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) traded around $66.35 per barrel, extending gains from a sharp rally earlier this week. Brent crude also followed suit, reaching $71.55 per barrel.The surge reflects …

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• 19 February 2026 7:05 pm

  Gold Hangs Tough Below $5,000 as Strong Dollar and Geopolitical Tensions Keep Traders on Edge

  

  Gold hovered just below $5,000 on Thursday, unable to extend recent gains as investors balanced a strong US Dollar with ongoing global uncertainties. The precious metal has drawn attention as a safe-haven amid rising tensions in the Middle East.Prices stayed around $4,975 per ounce, consolidating after briefly reaching $5,021 earlier …

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• 19 February 2026 5:56 pm

  US Jobless Claims Fall Sharply as Dollar Gains Strength

  

  The latest data from the United States shows a notable drop in new unemployment claims, signaling resilience in the labor market. For the week ending February 14, initial jobless claims fell to 206,000, down from a revised 229,000 the previous week. This marks a stronger-than-expected decline, suggesting fewer Americans are …

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• 19 February 2026 5:10 pm

  ECB Leadership Speculation Sparks Market Buzz, But Policy Expected to Stay Steady

  

  Recent discussions around the leadership of the European Central Bank (ECB) have stirred speculation in financial circles, with reports suggesting the possibility of an early resignation by the current ECB President. While this has caught attention, economists maintain that any changes at the top are unlikely to alter the bank’s …

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• 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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