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US Inflation Slows to 2.4% in January, Boosting Rate Cut Hopes

U.S. consumer prices rose 2.4% annually in January, below expectations, signaling potential relief in the country’s prolonged inflation battle. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported inflation cooled 0.3 percentage point from December,

20/02/2026

Finance

US Economy Slows to 1.4% in Q4 as Shutdown and Weak Spending Weigh

The U.S. economy lost momentum in the final months of 2025, as softer consumer spending and a federal government shutdown dragged on growth. Gross domestic product expanded at an annualized 1.4% in

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Economy

New US Cybersecurity Rules Strain Small Defense Suppliers

New U.S. cybersecurity regulations are prompting some small defense suppliers to reconsider military contracts amid rising compliance costs. The Pentagon’s Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) program began in November to safeguard controlled

20/02/2026

Technology

Supreme Court Ruling Could Put $175B in US Tariff Revenue at Risk

More than $175 billion in U.S. tariff revenue could face refunds if the Supreme Court overturns President Donald Trump’s emergency tariffs, economists estimate. The Penn-Wharton Budget Model (PWBM) calculated potential exposure using

20/02/2026

Economy

Gold Climbs on US-Iran Tensions and Falling European Yields

Gold prices rose Friday as escalating U.S.-Iran tensions and lower European bond yields boosted demand for safe-haven assets. Spot gold gained 0.7% to $5,032.49 an ounce, though it remained on track for

20/02/2026

Finance

Oil Near Six-Month High as US-Iran Tensions Drive Weekly Gain

Oil prices hovered near six-month highs on Friday, heading for their first weekly advance in three weeks amid escalating U.S.-Iran tensions. Brent crude slipped 0.35% to $71.41 a barrel, while U.S. West

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Finance

Nvidia Earnings Loom as AI Volatility Tests US Stock Market

Investors are bracing for Nvidia’s earnings as AI-driven volatility continues to shake U.S. equities in early 2026. The semiconductor giant’s results arrive amid uneven performance across megacap technology stocks that previously powered

20/02/2026

Finance

Oil Prices Rise as Russia-Ukraine Talks Stall and US-Iran Tensions Persist

Oil prices climbed more than 1% on Wednesday as traders weighed geopolitical risks surrounding Russia-Ukraine negotiations and ongoing U.S.–Iran discussions. Brent crude rose 1.2% to $68.20 a barrel, while U.S. WTI gained

18/02/2026

Finance

Japan Exports Surge 16.8% as IMF Warns of Growth Risks

Japan’s exports jumped 16.8% in January, marking the strongest annual increase in over three years and offering support to a fragile economy. Robust shipments to China ahead of the Lunar New Year

18/02/2026

Economy

Zuckerberg Testifies in Landmark Youth Social Media Addiction Trial

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg faces questioning in a U.S. court over Instagram’s alleged impact on young users’ mental health. The Los Angeles jury trial marks the first time Zuckerberg addresses the issue

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Technology