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February, 2026

• 17 February 2026 11:42 am

  Bitcoin Stabilizes as Thin Holiday Trade and Macro Uncertainty Weigh on Crypto Markets

  

  Bitcoin traded with limited direction on Tuesday, as subdued liquidity from holidays across several major markets curtailed trading activity, while investors remained cautious ahead of key U.S. economic data and upcoming diplomatic talks between the United States and Iran. The world’s largest cryptocurrency slipped 0.5% to $68,056 by 00:39 ET …

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• 17 February 2026 11:22 am

  U.K. Unemployment Ticks Higher as Wage Growth Cools, Reinforcing Rate-Cut Expectations

  

  The U.K. labor market showed further signs of cooling in December, with unemployment edging higher and wage growth easing, strengthening the case for additional interest rate cuts by the Bank of England in the coming months. Data released Tuesday by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) showed that the unemployment …

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• 17 February 2026 10:32 am

  Oil Edges Lower as Markets Weigh U.S.–Iran Talks and a Stronger Dollar

  

  Oil prices slipped modestly in subdued holiday trading on Tuesday, as investors kept a close watch on upcoming negotiations between the United States and Iran, alongside pressure from a firmer U.S. dollar. Brent crude futures for April delivery declined 0.3% to $68.45 a barrel, while West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude …

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• 17 February 2026 2:23 am

  Bitcoin’s Historic Slump Sparks Crypto Panic, Heading for a Fifth Red Month?

  

  Bitcoin is facing one of its longest losing streaks in history, on track to close a fifth consecutive down month. From October’s peak near $87,700, it has fallen to about $68,700, sending shockwaves through the crypto market.Ghosts of 2018The current slump recalls the 2018 bear market, when Bitcoin lost nearly …

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• 17 February 2026 1:38 am

  Why could oil prices face risks later in 2026?

  

  Oil markets are finding near-term support from geopolitical tensions, but the balance could shift later this year if diplomatic breakthroughs materialize. While supply risks linked to sanctions and regional conflicts are keeping prices elevated for now, a calmer global backdrop could eventually push crude prices lower.Geopolitics Keeps a Floor Under …

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• 17 February 2026 12:39 am

  A Quiet Start, but a Critical Week Ahead for Markets

  

  Markets are easing into the new week with a calm tone, helped by a US market holiday that has reduced early trading activity. European stocks are edging higher, while gold is hovering near recent highs after softer inflation data in the United States reduced the urgency for safe-haven assets. On …

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• 16 February 2026 11:42 pm

  Gold Slides Below $5,000 as Dollar Strength Returns Amid Thin Trading

  

  Gold dipped nearly 1% on Monday, retreating below the $5,000 mark, as the US Dollar regained strength during a quiet trading session. With US markets closed for Presidents’ Day and China observing its New Year holiday, liquidity remained thin, amplifying price swings. At the time of writing, gold (XAU/USD) traded …

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• 16 February 2026 10:33 pm

  Europe’s Turning Point: Economic Ripples from Munich 2026

  

  The sixty second Munich Security Conference, held from February 13 to 15, 2026, unfolded amid unprecedented global uncertainty. The ongoing war in Ukraine, rising transatlantic tensions, and intensifying economic rivalry with China created a backdrop for discussions that extended far beyond traditional security concerns. While the conference traditionally focuses on …

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• 16 February 2026 9:40 pm

  U.S. Dollar Index at a Crossroads: Traders Eye Key FOMC Minutes

  

  The U.S. Dollar Index (DXY) is hovering near a crucial juncture as markets prepare for the release of the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) minutes on February 18, 2026. After a volatile start to the year, the index is testing the psychological 97.00 level, leaving traders to anticipate whether it …

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• 16 February 2026 8:46 pm

  Trump’s Tariff Express Roars Ahead: From Global Shockwaves to Deal-Making Diplomacy

  

  From early 2025 through February 16, 2026, U.S. trade policy entered one of its most aggressive and fast-moving phases in decades. Under President Donald Trump, tariffs were no longer just a defensive economic tool, but a central negotiating weapon used to pressure partners, reshape supply chains, and extract concessions. What …

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• 16 February 2026 7:48 pm

  Markets Hold Their Breath Ahead of UK Inflation Data

  

  The British pound edged lower against the US dollar during subdued trading, as global markets operated with reduced activity due to a US holiday. With liquidity thin and conviction limited, the GBP/USD pair slipped modestly, reflecting hesitation rather than a decisive shift in sentiment.Inflation Hopes Shape Rate ExpectationsInvestor focus has …

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• 16 February 2026 3:53 pm

  Sterling Treads Water Ahead of Key UK Data That Could Shape BoE Rate Outlook

  

  The British pound struggled to find clear direction on Monday against both the U.S. dollar and the euro, as investors remained cautious ahead of a crucial slate of UK economic data later this week that could determine the path of future interest rate cuts by the Bank of England. Sterling …

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• 16 February 2026 2:01 pm

  AI Valuation Reckoning Hits Big Tech as Investors Demand Profits Over Promises

  

  Some of the world’s most valuable technology companies have suffered steep market value losses this year, marking a sharp reversal after years of outsized gains driven by enthusiasm around artificial intelligence. Investors are increasingly questioning whether massive AI-related spending will deliver returns strong enough to justify previously stretched valuations. Microsoft …

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