US Economic Growth Slows to 1.4% as Core PCE Inflation Surges to 3.0%
Key Takeaways US Q4 GDP growth slowed sharply to 1.4%, missing the consensus estimate of 2.8% and marking a significant […]
Nvidia’s AI Surge and Resilient Economic Data Define Market Momentum
The U.S. stock market opened with significant volatility on Friday, February 20th, 2026, as investors balanced a historic performance from
Paramount-WBD Merger Clears Regulatory Hurdle; Trump Slams Fed as Housing Data Strengthens
Key Takeaways Paramount Skydance (PSKY) cleared a major U.S. antitrust hurdle for its acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) after
Geopolitical Tensions Drive Oil Volatility as Trump Weighs Iran Strikes; PPL Unveils $23B Capital Plan
Key Takeaways Oil markets are on high alert as President Donald Trump considers military strikes against Iran, threatening supply lines
Chancellor Merz Reaffirms ‘Firewall’ Against AfD as Germany Pivots to Conventional Defense Support for France
Key Takeaways Chancellor Friedrich Merz ruled out any partnership with the far-right AfD, vowing to maintain a political "firewall" to
Global Markets Brief: Russian Oil Exports Slump, Iran Clarifies Nuclear Stance, and Airbus Faces Fighter Jet Hurdles
Key Takeaways Russia's seaborne oil product exports are projected to fall 10% in February 2026, driven by unplanned refinery outages
Global Order Shifts as US Faces $175 Billion Tariff Refund Risk
Key Takeaways The U.S. government faces a potential $175 billion fiscal hit if the Supreme Court rules against the Trump
EU Envoys Fail to Reach Consensus on Landmark 20th Sanctions Package Against Russia
Key Takeaways EU ambassadors failed to reach an agreement on the 20th package of sanctions against Russia during meetings on
Market Resilience Tested as Investors Await Key GDP and PCE Inflation Data
Premarket Activity and Futures Outlook U.S. stock futures are showing signs of resilience on Friday morning, February 20th, 2026, as
Eurozone Wage Growth Surges as Norway Energy Output Hits Key Milestones
Key Takeaways Eurozone negotiated wage growth jumped to 2.95% in Q4, exceeding the 2.90% estimate and marking a sharp acceleration