Global Markets Steady Ahead of Key U.S. Inflation Report
Global markets held steady ahead of key U.S. data that will help set the mood for the Federal Reserve's rate-cutting path this year.
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Eurozone Business Activity Picks Up Faster Than Expected
Private-sector activity in February was boosted by a strong uptick in manufacturing, as the bloc's economy continues to prove resilient against lingering headwinds.
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New Inflation Data Could Send a 'Pause' Signal to the Fed
The central bank's preferred inflation gauge is expected to show prices rose faster in December.
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The S&P 500 is undergoing a historic shift that could reshape the stock market
After years of record highs on Wall Street powered by a narrow group of megacap tech leaders, 2026 begins with that base starting to crack.
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Here's what's driving the U.S. dollar to its strongest position in almost a month - and it's not just Iran tensions
The dollar reached its strongest position of the past month on Thursday, helped by support from investors that boiled down to more than just one simple catalyst.
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Trump Weighs Initial Limited Strike to Force Iran Into Nuclear Deal
The president was considering a range of military options but has said he still prefers diplomacy.
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U.K. Government Had Record Budget Surplus in January
Tax revenues exceeded spending by more than £30 billion last month, the largest surplus since records began in 1993.
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Japan Inflation Cools, Giving BOJ More Room to Operate
Consumer inflation, excluding volatile fresh food prices, climbed 2.0% in January from a year earlier, compared with December's 2.4% rise.
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Christine Lagarde Says Her 'Baseline' Is Finishing ECB Term
An early departure by the head of the European Central Bank would give French President Emmanuel Macron a say in filling one of Europe's most powerful jobs.
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RBNZ Won't Be Trigger-Happy When It Comes to Rate Increases, Chief Economist Says
New Zealand's central bank is expected to focus on a somewhat troubling inflation problem, but avoid any urge to rush toward raising interest rates.
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Fed's Miran Now Sees a Less Accommodative Rate Path
Federal Reserve governor Stephen Miran dialed back his calls for how deeply the Fed should cut rates this year, telling an interviewer that recent data have reflected a stronger economy than he had expected.
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Fed's Daly Says Policy 'In a Good Place' as Officials Assess AI's Effect on Economy
San Francisco Federal Reserve President Mary Daly said that monetary policy is "in a good place" and that officials at the central bank have been assessing what effect artificial intelligence will have on the economy.
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Mexico Overtakes Canada as No. 1 Destination For U.S. Exports
Commerce Department figures indicated the U.S. shipped $337.9 billion in goods to Mexico in 2025, overtaking Canada, where U.S. exports totaled $336.5 billion.
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Bank of Mexico Open to Resuming Interest-Rate Cuts
Minutes of the central bank's February meeting suggest the pause in the easing cycle could be short-lived.
(END) Dow Jones Newswires
February 20, 2026 05:00 ET (10:00 GMT)
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