Oil Prices Hover Near 7-Month Highs as Iran Drills Near Hormuz and Russia Backs Current Output
Key Takeaways Brent Crude rose to $71.48 per barrel on February 25, 2026, as military exercises by Iran near the […]
Global Trade and Energy in Focus: USTR Outlines Tariff Strategy, OPEC+ Eyes Output Hike, and TJX Beats Earnings
Key Takeaways USTR Greer outlines a new "replacement tariff" strategy, maintaining existing China deals while signaling potential 15% tariff hikes
Global Markets React to Fannie Mae IPO Signal and OPEC+ Supply Shift
Key Takeaways Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac IPO is "very likely" in 2026 with a total valuation estimated between $500
Global Energy Risks Rise as Hungary Deploys Troops; Trump Confirms Tariffs to Remain
Key Takeaways Hungary is deploying soldiers and equipment near key energy facilities as Prime Minister Viktor Orban warns of Ukrainian
Xi Jinping Urges “Reliable” German Partnership as Lowe’s and BMO Top Earnings Estimates
Key Takeaways Chinese President Xi Jinping met with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, calling for the two nations to be "reliable
Trump Touts ‘Golden Age’ in SOTU as Supreme Court Strikes Down Tariffs; Xi and Merz Seek Strategic Reset in Beijing
Key Takeaways President Trump used his 2026 State of the Union address to declare a new "golden age" for the
Stock Market Today: Nvidia Earnings and State of the Union Optimism Fuel Premarket Gains
U.S. stock futures are trending higher this Wednesday morning, February 25, 2026, as investors digest the implications of President Donald
Global Markets Monitor: Eurozone Inflation Hits Target as Fed Rate Cut Bets Recede
Key Takeaways Eurozone annual inflation was confirmed at 1.7% for January, matching preliminary estimates and falling below the European Central
Global Trade Tensions Rise as China Warns U.S. on Tariffs; Diageo Slashes Outlook
Key Takeaways Diageo (DEO) slashed its fiscal 2026 guidance and halved its interim dividend to 20 cents per share following
Global Markets: RBA Signals Policy Patience, USD/JPY Hits Two-Week High, and German Chancellor Merz Meets Xi in Beijing
Key Takeaways RBA Governor Michele Bullock emphasized the need for "patience" in assessing monetary policy after raising the cash rate