Gold jumps above $4,800 as ceasefire drives oil collapse and reshapes inflation outlook
Gold jumps above $4,800 as a ceasefire eases oil prices and inflation fears, shifting market focus to policy expectations and stability.
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Turkey Raises Power and Gas Prices by 25% as Energy Costs Surge and External Pressures Mount
Turkey raised electricity and gas prices by up to 25% due to rising global energy costs, increasing pressure on inflation and currency reserves.
BlackRock CEO Warns of Global Capitalism Shift as AI, Trade Fragmentation Reshape Markets
BlackRock CEO warns of a shift from globalization to national resilience, with AI and trade changes increasing inequality and reshaping markets.
Australia markets gain as rate hikes and energy risks reshape outlook
ASX 200 rose 0.3% as tech and energy stocks gained; RBA hiked rates, AUD neared highs, but growth is slowing amid energy-driven inflation risks.
Energy shock drives commodities divergence as oil surges and metals retreat under rate pressure
Oil surges on Middle East tensions, metals fall on rate hike fears; sugar rises, cocoa drops; shipping demand up, inflation concerns grow.
Middle East Tensions Weigh on Canadian Stocks as Loonie Weakens Despite Oil Rally
Canadian stocks fell 0.8% as Middle East tensions raised risk aversion. Oil surged, but the loonie weakened on safe-haven demand for the US dollar.
Weather Risks and Supply Disruptions Push Global Food Price Index to Four-Month High
FAO Food Price Index hit a 4-month high in Feb 2026 due to grain and oil price hikes from weather and supply issues; sugar and dairy prices fell.
US Imposes Unified 15% Tariff After Supreme Court Ruling, Reshaping Trade Dynamics with China and Europe
US sets 15% global tariff after Supreme Court limits IEEPA, impacting China, EU, and raising trade tensions; exemptions and legal battles persist.
Trump Raises Global Tariff to 15% After Court Ruling, Escalating Legal and Economic Tensions
Trump raised global tariffs to 15% after a Supreme Court ruling, escalating legal, economic tensions and sparking further market volatility.
Australian Stocks Extend Gains Amid Monetary Tightening, Inflation Pressures, and Declining Dollar and Yields
Australian stocks rose on strong earnings, despite RBA's tightening stance and inflation risks; AUD, yields fell as markets await data.
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