News tagged: U.S. Markets

Tag: U.S. Markets

Oil Futures Edge Higher in Early Asian Trade Amid U.S.–Iran Tensions

Commodities

February 20, 2026

Oil Futures Edge Higher in Early Asian Trade Amid U.S.–Iran Tensions

Oil prices ticked up in early Asian trading on renewed geopolitical concerns, as escalating tensions between the United States and Iran raised the ...

Gold Holds Above $5,000 as Geopolitical Risks Offset Hawkish Fed Signals

Commodities

February 20, 2026

Gold Holds Above $5,000 as Geopolitical Risks Offset Hawkish Fed Signals

Gold edged above the psychologically important $5,000 per ounce level on Friday, extending a two-day recovery as traders balanced escalating geopol...

Dow slides over 260 points as concerns about private credit and Iran tensions pressure markets

Indices

February 20, 2026

Dow slides over 260 points as concerns about private credit and Iran tensions pressure markets

Stocks declined Thursday, leaving the S&P 500 hovering near flat for the year, as investors rotated out of financials and kept a close watch on...

Asian Currencies Weaken as U.S. Dollar Strengthens on Hawkish Fed Signals

Forex Market

February 19, 2026

Asian Currencies Weaken as U.S. Dollar Strengthens on Hawkish Fed Signals

Asian currencies weakened on Thursday as renewed strength in the U.S. dollar and firm messaging from policymakers at the Federal Reserve ...

Tech Rotation Pressures S&P 500 as Magnificent Seven Struggle

Stock Market

February 19, 2026

Tech Rotation Pressures S&P 500 as Magnificent Seven Struggle

A sharp rotation away from Big Tech this year has weighed heavily on the broader market, raising concerns about leadership within the S&P 500. ...

Oil Extends Gains in Asia as U.S.–Iran Tensions Keep Supply Risks in Focus

Commodities

February 19, 2026

Oil Extends Gains in Asia as U.S.–Iran Tensions Keep Supply Risks in Focus

Oil prices edged higher in Asian trade on Thursday as diplomatic efforts between the U.S. and Iran continued alongside heightened military activity...

Fed Division in Focus: What the Latest Minutes Say About a Potential 2026 Hike

Market Update

February 19, 2026

Fed Division in Focus: What the Latest Minutes Say About a Potential 2026 Hike

The January policy meeting minutes from the Federal Reserve have been released, and the outlook appears more cautious as policymakers remain divide...

S&P 500 climbs on Nvidia strength despite uncertain Fed rate outlook

Indices

February 19, 2026

S&P 500 climbs on Nvidia strength despite uncertain Fed rate outlook

The S&P 500 edged higher on Wednesday, lifted by gains in major technology stocks as traders assessed the latest minutes from the Federal Reser...