Monthly Archives: February 2026
Wall Street equities recover, with Dow surpassing 49,000 as AMD-Meta agreement boosts semiconductors and wider indices
Written on February 25, 2026 at 5:12 am, by
US stocks rebounded after AI sell-off; Dow regained 49,000 as AMD, Home Depot rallied; confidence rose.
Bailey told a committee that easing may follow if inflation hits target, though confidence grows gradually
Written on February 25, 2026 at 5:11 am, by
Bailey says inflation nears 2% target; next rate cut “open question” as services inflation keeps policy cautious.
In February, the Conference Board reported US consumer confidence rising to 91.2 from January’s revised 89.0
Written on February 25, 2026 at 4:41 am, by
US consumer confidence rose to 91.2 in February; expectations improved, boosting the dollar near 98.00.
In February, the US Dallas Fed manufacturing index moved up from minus 1.2 to 0.2
Written on February 25, 2026 at 4:41 am, by
Dallas Fed Manufacturing Business Index rose to 0.2 in February, up from -1.2 previously, crossing above zero.
ING’s Charlotte de Montpellier says French confidence fell in February; business climate weak, especially services, below average
Written on February 25, 2026 at 4:12 am, by
French business confidence slipped again in February, signaling weaker activity and potential reduced GDP growth momentum.
Commerzbank’s Norman Liebke says European gas prices stabilise as milder weather limits storage withdrawals for weeks
Written on February 25, 2026 at 4:11 am, by
European gas prices stabilise as mild weather eases storage withdrawals; focus shifts to refilling amid Hormuz LNG disruption risks.
February saw the US Richmond Fed Manufacturing Index drop to -10, undershooting the expected -4
Written on February 25, 2026 at 3:41 am, by
Richmond Fed Manufacturing Index dropped to -10 in February, missing -4 forecast, signaling worsening regional factory contraction.
December US wholesale inventories increased 0.2%, matching forecasts, according to published economic data
Written on February 25, 2026 at 3:41 am, by
US wholesale inventories increased 0.2% in December, meeting forecasts and indicating modest stock growth among American wholesalers.
After meeting channel resistance, Gilead Sciences stock retreats; the biotech leader’s NASDAQ chart warrants close attention
Written on February 25, 2026 at 3:12 am, by
Gilead stock climbed within an ascending channel, pulled back from $158; support near $136–144, resistance $160.
Cadence Design Systems fell 5.5% versus Friday’s close, continuing a bullish channel despite a rough session
Written on February 25, 2026 at 3:11 am, by
CDNS slides within falling channel, down 25% from highs; watch upper boundary breakout, pullback entries, risk controls.
