Asian Markets Edge Higher in Thin Holiday Trade; Santos Announces Job Cuts Amid Slumping Profits
Key Takeaways Santos Ltd. (STO) to slash its workforce by 10% after reporting a significant profit decline to $818 million […]
Global Economic Shift: Japan’s Export Surge, US-Iran Nuclear Progress, and Fed’s Cautious Stance
Key Takeaways Japan’s trade deficit narrowed significantly to ¥1.15 trillion in January as exports surged 16.8%, far outperforming the 13%
Zelensky Decries “Unfair” Trump Pressure as Japan Faces 30% Debt-Servicing Cliff
Key Takeaways President Zelensky states that Donald Trump is exerting more pressure on Ukraine than Vladimir Putin, calling the US
Anthropic Unveils Autonomous AI Agents as Sherritt Halts Cuba Operations and NYC Proposes Historic Property Tax Hike
Key Takeaways Anthropic launched Claude Sonnet 4.6, featuring advanced "computer use" capabilities that allow the AI to autonomously navigate operating
Fitch Warns on U.S. Fiscal Outlook as Meta Inks Massive Nvidia Chip Pact
Key Takeaways Fitch Ratings warns that U.S. deficits will remain elevated, citing a lack of political appetite for fiscal consolidation
Market Resilience Amidst AI Volatility: S&P 500 and Dow Edge Higher as Tech Sector Rebalances
U.S. equity markets concluded a volatile session on Tuesday, February 17th, 2026, with major indexes managing to edge into positive
Nvidia and Meta Unveil Massive AI Infrastructure Pact as Markets Close Flat
Key Takeaways Nvidia (NVDA) and Meta Platforms (META) have entered a multiyear partnership to co-develop "Vera" CPUs, with mass deployment
DHS Shutdown Persists as White House and Democrats Trade Offers; No Deal in Sight
Key Takeaways DHS partial shutdown enters its fourth day with over 240,000 employees affected; TSA and Coast Guard personnel are
Tech Volatility and AI Disruption Fears Weigh on Nasdaq as Markets Reopen After Holiday
The U.S. stock market experienced a volatile and mixed session on Tuesday, February 17th, 2026, as investors returned from the
Trump Touts $550B Japan Investment Deal as Fed’s Daly Signals 75 Bps to Neutral
Key Takeaways Japan has officially deployed the first tranche of a $550 billion investment package into the United States, targeting