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February, 2026

• 27 February 2026 2:25 am

  Explainer: Geneva Talks Signal a Critical Crossroads As Diplomacy Weigh Market Sentiment

  

  The nuclear negotiations between the United States and Iran on February 26, 2026, in Geneva were not just another round of diplomatic exchanges. Beginning early in the morning and lasting until late evening, the talks carried weight far beyond the negotiating table. They represented a moment where diplomacy, energy markets, …

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• 27 February 2026 12:34 am

  Euro Slips Under Pressure from Stronger Dollar

  

  The weaker than expected Eurozone data weighs on market sentiment on Thursday. The euro fell against the U.S. dollar on Thursday, pressured by stronger American economic data and weaker confidence indicators in the Eurozone. The decline reflects growing concerns about slowing growth and persistent uncertainty across the European economy. Confidence …

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• 26 February 2026 11:17 pm

  Gold Defies Strong Dollar as Middle East Tensions and Rate Cut Hopes Fuel Demand

  

  Gold remained steady above $5,170 as heightened tensions in the Middle East sustained investor demand for safe-haven assets. Ongoing diplomatic friction between the United States and Iran has added uncertainty to global markets, encouraging traders to seek protection in bullion despite broader currency strength.Strong US Data Boosts Dollar but Fails …

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• 26 February 2026 10:41 pm

  Wall Street Wavers as AI Fears Shake Tech Stocks

  

  While institutional investors have been selling off software stocks amid concerns about artificial intelligence disruption, retail traders are moving in the opposite direction. Trading activity among non-professional investors in the software sector has surged to near-record levels, even as the broader software index has dropped almost 20% since the start …

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• 26 February 2026 9:13 pm

  Dollar Pulls Back Against Yen as Rate Expectations Clash Across the Pacific

  

  The US Dollar eased against the Japanese Yen on Thursday, retreating after two consecutive days of gains as markets reassessed interest rate expectations in both economies. The pair slipped back toward the mid-156 area, reflecting a pause in recent Dollar strength rather than a decisive shift in trend.Support for the …

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• 26 February 2026 7:39 pm

  Crude Oil Caught Between Diplomacy and Oversupply

  

  Oil prices steadied after recent losses, as traders weighed rising geopolitical tensions against clear signs of abundant supply. US crude hovered near the mid-$60s per barrel, reflecting a market pulled in two opposing directions.On one side, attention remains fixed on renewed nuclear talks between Washington and Tehran in Geneva. The …

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• 26 February 2026 6:06 pm

  Measured Uptick in Jobless Claims Signals a Stabilizing U.S. Labor Market

  

  Weekly jobless claims in the United States edged slightly higher last week, reinforcing signs that the labor market is gradually moving toward greater stability after a period of slowdown tied to trade-related uncertainty.According to the U.S. Department of Labor, initial unemployment claims rose by 4,000 to reach 212,000 for the …

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• 26 February 2026 5:14 pm

  Stronger UK Data Complicates the Case for BoE’s Rate Cuts

  

  The outlook for interest rates in the UK has become less predictable after a run of firmer-than-expected economic data at the start of 2026. What once seemed like a clear path toward steady rate cuts is now being reassessed as signs of renewed momentum emerge.Recent figures point to an economy …

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• 26 February 2026 4:41 pm

  U.S. Futures Slip as Nvidia Earnings Sink In and Investors Eye U.S.-Iran Nuclear Talks

  

  U.S. stock index futures edged modestly lower on Thursday as investors digested quarterly results from artificial intelligence heavyweight Nvidia and turned cautious ahead of a fresh round of nuclear talks between the United States and Iran. At 06:00 ET (11:00 GMT), Dow Jones Futures fell 45 points, or 0.1%, while …

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• 26 February 2026 3:28 pm

  Bitcoin Jumps Over 5% as Short Squeeze and Wall Street Optimism Fuel Crypto Rebound

  

  Bitcoin surged on Thursday, extending its rebound from the previous session as bargain hunting, a wave of short-covering, and positive cues from Wall Street sparked a broader recovery across the battered cryptocurrency market. The world’s largest cryptocurrency climbed 5.3% to $68,349.6 by 01:22 ET (06:22 GMT), recovering most of this …

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• 26 February 2026 2:27 pm

  Dollar Steadies After Nvidia Boost, Markets Await Clarity on New U.S. Tariffs

  

  The U.S. dollar stabilized on Thursday after early losses, supported by strong earnings from artificial intelligence heavyweight Nvidia, while investors awaited further details on the latest U.S. tariff measures. At 03:00 ET (08:00 GMT), the Dollar Index—which tracks the greenback against a basket of six major currencies—edged 0.1% higher to …

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• 26 February 2026 1:01 pm

  Lagarde: AI Lifting Euro Zone Productivity Without Triggering Job Losses—For Now

  

  Artificial intelligence is helping to boost productivity across the euro zone, but it has not yet led to widespread job losses or large-scale automation-driven layoffs, European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde said on Thursday. Speaking before a committee of the European Parliament, Lagarde noted that the immediate impact of AI …

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• 26 February 2026 12:18 pm

  European Stocks Mixed as Earnings Flood Continues, Nvidia Results Stir Cautious Reaction

  

  European equities traded mixed on Thursday as investors sifted through a heavy slate of regional corporate earnings, while also digesting the latest results from U.S. chip heavyweight Nvidia. By 03:10 ET (08:10 GMT), Germany’s DAX slipped 0.2% and the U.K.’s FTSE 100 eased 0.1%, while France’s CAC 40 bucked the …

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