News organization Axios has been affected by a cybersecurity incident, with details emerging about the nature and implications of the hack.

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An Axios report indicates that Democratic strategists are reportedly debating whether the party's most viable candidate for 2028 would be a straight, White, Christian male.

OpenAI is reportedly in discussions to purchase electricity from a fusion energy startup that is backed by CEO Sam Altman.

After three weeks of conflict, the Trump administration is reportedly planning potential peace negotiations with Iran but is facing difficulty identifying the key decision-makers in Tehran, according to Axios.

Nakon tri sedmice rata, administracija Donald Trump započela je početne razgovore o narednoj fazi i o tome kako bi mogli izgledati mirovni pregovori s Iran, prema riječima jednog američkog zvaničnika…

Trump plans to occupy Kharg Island to force Iran's hand regarding the Strait of Hormuz (Axios)

US and Iranian representatives have reportedly re-established contact, according to Axios.

PONOVNO je aktiviran izravni komunikacijski kanal između američkih i iranskih dužnosnika radi okončanja rata. Trump je potvrdio kontakt, no detalji i ovlasti pregovarača ostaju nejasni.

Anduril Lands $20 Billion Pentagon Contract For "Modern Battlefield" Hardware Nine days after Axios reported that Palmer Luckey's Anduril was raising around $4 billion at a $60 billion…

Democrat Lawmakers in Minnesota Pass Draconian Gun Laws After Silencing Largest Gun Rights Group The Minnesota Senate rammed through sweeping gun control measures on Friday, after deliberately sidelining the state’s largest pro-Second Amendment organization with just 6 minutes of testimony, while gun control supporters got 32 minutes of speaking time on the flagship gun ban bill.  Illustration: Sarah Grillo/Axios The Democrat-controlled Senate Judiciary and Public Safety Commi...

Ο πρόεδρος των ΗΠΑ Ντόναλντ Τραμπ δήλωσε σε ηγέτες της G7 κατά τη διάρκεια εικονικής συνάντησης την Τετάρτη ότι το Ιραν βρίσκεται «στο χείλος της παράδοσης».

Ο Ντόναλντ Τραμπ είπε στους ηγέτες των χωρών της Ομάδας των 7 (G7) κατά τη διάρκεια της τηλεδιάσκεψης την Τετάρτη ότι το Ιράν βρίσκεται «στα πρόθυρα της παράδοσης», σύμφωνα με το Axios που…

US President Donald Trump told Axios in a brief phone interview on Wednesday that the war with Iran would end "soon" because "there is practically nothing left to shoot at."

Ο πόλεμος με το Ιράν θα τελειώσει «σύντομα», επειδή «δεν έχει απομείνει σχεδόν τίποτα για να στοχεύσουμε», δήλωσε ο Αμερικανός πρόεδρος Ντόναλντ Τραμπ στον ιστότοπο Axios. Τραμπ: Ο πόλεμος τελειώνει…

The United States has asked Israel to halt strikes on Iran’s energy infrastructure, Axios reported on Tuesday, citing three sources familiar with the matter. Washington sent the message at a senior political level and to IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir, Axios reported, citing an Israeli official. The Trump administration cited three reasons, including a […]

Desať dní od spustenia americko-izraelskej operácie proti Iránu prerástla kríza do globálneho stretu, ktorý podľa portálu Axios nemá obdobu od čias studenej vojny.

According to an Axios report, Iraqi Kurds have found themselves under triple pressure after the US-Israeli aggression against Iran, but despite messages from the US and Israel, they refuse to become 'boots on the ground' and...

Președintele american Donald Trump a declarat joi pentru Axios că trebuie să se implice personal în alegerea viitorului lider al Iranului, relatează Reuters.

Portal Axios podał, powołując się na źródła, że Iran w ostatnich dniach za pomocą pośredników próbował nawiązać kontakt ze Stanami Zjednoczonymi, lecz Waszyngton nie odpowiedział.

Representatives for Sphere Entertainment are reportedly in early discussions regarding a potential new venue in Nashville, according to Axios.

TELEFONSKI poziv izraelskog premijera Netanyahua američkom predsjedniku Trumpu bio je ključan trenutak koji je pokrenuo rat s Iranom, otkrivši priliku za napad na cjelokupni iranski vrh.

"I can go on for a long time and understand everything, or finish it in two or three days," Donald Trump said, referring to the military operation against Iran. The US President stated…

US Begins Evacuating Some Embassy Staff In Israel 'While Flights Still Available' "Persons may wish to consider leaving Israel while commercial flights are available," the US State Department announced Friday, signaling that US strikes on Iran could be imminent,. It provided confirmation the US government has begun evacuating "non-emergency" personnel from the embassy in Israel and their family members, citing "safety risks" amid growing tensions with Iran. via AFP The new urg...

Οι απεσταλμένοι του Λευκού Οίκου Τζάρεντ Κούσνερ και Στιβ Γουίτκοφ απογοητεύτηκαν από αυτά που άκουσαν από τους Ιρανούς στις πρωινές διαπραγματεύσεις της Πέμπτης στη Γενεύη, ανέφερε το Axios. Axios:…

U.S. President Donald Trump told Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky during a phone call on Wednesday that he wants to end the war as quickly as possible.

The Pentagon has reportedly asked Boeing and Lockheed Martin about their exposure to the AI company Anthropic, according to an Axios report.

Ο πρόεδρος των ΗΠΑ Ντόναλντ Τραμπ είχε τηλεφωνική επικοινωνία με τον Ουκρανό πρόεδρο Βολοντίμιρ Ζελένσκι, σύμφωνα με το Axios την Τετάρτη. Axios: Τηλεφωνική επικοινωνία Τραμπ-Ζελένσκι - Η ΝΑΥΤΕΜΠΟΡΙΚΗ

According to Axios, Donald Trump is reportedly exploring or 'testing' potential successors for the 2028 presidential election, with names like J.D. Vance and Marco Rubio being considered.

VC-backed Cross River Bank is reportedly exploring an initial public offering (IPO).

Pelosi Appears To Have Picked Their Candidate For President In 2028 Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) may be retiring from Congress at the end of this term, but she's not done trying to shape presidential races. The 85-year-old former House speaker has turned into what one former aide calls "a Gavin fan-girl," deploying her legendary donor network and political capital to boost California Gov. Gavin Newsom as a 2028 White House contender. The move lands as a calculated slight to Kamala Harris, who polls ahead of Newsom nationally but appears to have lost Pelosi's confidence after the 2024 debacle. According to a report from Axios, Pelosi has spent months publicly and privately vouching for Newsom.  "From the standpoint of leadership, vision, and values, knowledge of the issues, strategic thinking about how to get things done, he's masterful," she told The New Yorker. She told Vogue earlier this month, “I’ve seen him grow politically, I've also seen him have this beautiful family, and for all of us who love him, seeing him evolve has been wonderful to behold.” She’s even trying to help Newsom shed the perception of coming from privilege, telling The Atlantic, "Everybody thinks of Gavin and a silver spoon. But that isn't right. He was a very hard worker in everything that he did, whether it was personally, professionally, and then civically." This week, Pelosi told Politico that Newsom "would make a great president," though she added Democrats have many strong potential candidates.  The hedge shouldn’t fool anyone.  Pelosi isn’t likely to gush unless she's decided. Former aides say she's been eager to publicly vouch for Newsom whenever asked and has privately admired how he's navigated Trump "with a combination of defiance and charm." One former staffer said Pelosi "doesn't crush on many people" and added, "She's hardly ever wrong. When she says she sees something, it's a real thing." Of course, Pelosi’s connection to Newsom isn’t limited to politics. Her brother-in-law was married to Newsom's aunt, and Pelosi frequently says she knew Newsom before he was born. Politically, they’ve been connected for years, as she's mentored him since his days as San Francisco mayor, watching him rise through California politics like a puppet master or a kingmaker. While Pelosi is reportedly focused on helping Democrats retake the House in November and making Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries speaker, she’s clearly looking to the future and sees Newsom as the next leader of the party who will bring Democrats to the White House. This may be a significant vote of confidence for Newsom, but it’s also an undeniable betrayal of another California Democrat, Kamala Harris.  Pelosi endorsed Harris quickly after Joe Biden dropped out of the 2024 race, reportedly frustrating Barack Obama, who wanted a more open process. “The Obamas were not happy,” a Pelosi confidant told ABC’s Jonathan Karl for his book Retribution. 'This person summed up Obama's message to Pelosi as, essentially, "What the f*** did you just do?"'  Harris lost badly to Trump, spending more than a billion dollars in the process, leaving many major donors deeply disillusioned with her. Pelosi’s support would have gone a long way to repair the damage, but Pelosi appears to have moved on.  Harris leads the 2028 field with a 27.5 percent national polling average, according to Race to the White House, while Newsom trails at 22.7%. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez sits at 9%, former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg at 8.7%, Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro at 4.9%, and Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker at 3.4%. Neither Newsom nor Harris has publicly announced their intent to seek the presidency, but both are reportedly considering, which makes Pelosi's public courtship of Newsom a calculated snub. Pelosi's endorsements carry weight with the donor class and party elites who decide primaries long before voters cast ballots. By elevating Newsom now, she's signaling to those constituencies where the smart money should flow. Whether Pelosi's bet pays off depends on factors beyond her control. Newsom has baggage from California's struggles with homelessness, crime, and out-migration on his watch. Harris, meanwhile, carries the weight of a failed campaign but has name recognition and institutional support, and isn’t a white male — a huge plus for a party that has gone all in on identity politics.  Tyler Durden Mon, 02/16/2026 - 19:30

A report claims that AI is being used to fabricate public opinion, citing an Axios piece whose "findings" on public trust in medical professionals were allegedly manufactured.

Axios has reported details of a two-week ceasefire agreement between the United States and Iran, reached through intermediaries. Analysis suggests that certain omissions in the ceasefire plan could potentially complicate matters for US President Donald Trump.

Armata americană a lansat atacuri asupra unor ținte militare de pe insula Kharg din Iran, a declarat un înalt oficial american sub protecția anonimatului pentru Axios, relatează Reuters.

News organization Axios has reportedly been affected by a cyberattack, with details emerging on the incident.

The Wall Street Journal provides information on the Axios hack, detailing what readers need to know about the cyber incident.

A Wall Street Journal article provides essential information and context regarding the recent cyberattack targeting Axios.

A software tool developed by Axios, which is utilized by millions of users, has been compromised in a recent cyberattack.

Iran has reportedly expressed its readiness to negotiate peace with the United States and Israel, according to Axios, with both sides said to have tough demands for potential talks.

The investigation has produced more than 130 subpoenas since cranking up last year, and targets top officials who worked under former presidents Barack Obama and Joe Biden, Axios reported.

Πλήγματα εναντίον πυραυλάκατων του Ιράν στην Κασπία Θάλασσα, εξαπέλυσε το Ισραήλ, ανέφερε ένας δημοσιογράφος του ενημερωτικού ιστοτόπου Axios σε ανάρτηση στην πλατφόρμα Χ. Ισραήλ: Έπληξε…

According to an American official and a source familiar with the situation, Araghchi has been sending messages to Witkoff in order to end the war.

Axios reports that a direct communication channel between US special envoy Steve Witkoff and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has been reactivated in recent days.

Axios reports that Iran's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz could cost Donald Trump dearly in the US elections because it threatens to significantly increase food prices at the worst possible time.

Američki predsjednik Donald Trump rekao je liderima G7 na virtualnom sastanku u srijedu da je Iran "pred predajom", izvijestio je Axios u petak, pozivajući se na tri zvaničnika iz zemalja G7 koji su…

Conflicting messages from President Trump and the Pentagon have left allies, markets, and lawmakers uncertain about how and when the war with Iran will conclude, with Axios reporting on five potential scenarios.

US President Donald Trump stated in an Axios interview that the war with Iran would end 'soon,' claiming there is 'almost nothing left to target' in Iran.

Trump tells Axios war in Iran will end soon, 'practically nothing left' to target  Reuters

The US has asked Israel to stop attacks on Iran's energy and oil infrastructure. Axios published this information citing sources.

US urges Israel to stop attacks on Iran energy sites, Axios reports Reuters

SAD i Izrael razmatrali su slanje specijalnih snaga u Iran kako bi osigurali njegove zalihe visoko obogaćenog urana u kasnijoj fazi rata, objavio je Axios iz pera novinara Baraka Ravida, koji je…

Οι Κούρδοι του Ιράκ βρίσκονται παγιδευμένοι σε μια επικίνδυνη γεωπολιτική μέγγενη καθώς ο πόλεμος γύρω από το Ιράν κλιμακώνεται. Axios: Οι Ιρανοί Κούρδοι έτοιμοι, αλλά οι Ιρακινοί Κούρδοι…

Trump says he needs to be involved in selecting Iran's next leader, Axios reports  Reuters

According to Axios, a new agreement for Venezuela to sell gold to the United States is bringing the two countries closer.

Jungtiniai Arabų Emyratai (JAE) svarsto imtis karinių veiksmų, kad sustabdytų Irano raketų ir dronų atakas, portalui „Axios“ sakė du su situacija susipažinę šaltiniai.

It has emerged that US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held a phone call on 23 February after which they decided to launch an operation against Iran on Saturday 28 February.

Strikes on Iran were postponed due to poor weather and the need for closer coordination between the US and Israel, reports say.

Premierul israelian Benjamin Netanyahu și președintele american Donald Trump au început să discute detaliile unui alt atac asupra Iranului la sfârșitul lunii decembrie, în timpul întâlnirii lor la…

Convorbirea telefonică de miercuri dintre Donald Trump și Volodimir Zelenski a fost foarte prietenoasă și pozitivă, au declarat trei surse pentru Axios.

Serwis Axios, powołując się na trzy źródła, ujawnia szczegóły rozmowy telefonicznej między Donaldem Trumpem a Wołodymyrem Zełenskim, do której doszło 25 lutego.

US negotiators will meet Iran in Geneva on Friday for a new round of nuclear talks, with significant gaps remaining over enrichment limits and Trump's "zero enrichment" stance.

Oil Surges On Report Warning US-Iran War Is Far Closer Than Americans Realize Axios' Barak Ravid, a journalist very close to the Israeli government, writes Wednesday that the Trump White House is now "closer to a major war in the Middle East than most Americans realize. It could begin very soon." The sources he spoke to, which could be American or Israeli, say that such an operation would be a "massive" campaign at least weeks in sustained length. If it the campaign goes the way of Iraq or Afghanistan, or Syria, the conflict could eventually be measured in years and not just months. Further, "The sources noted it would likely be a joint U.S.-Israeli campaign that's much broader in scope — and more existential for the regime — than the Israeli-led 12-day war last June, which the U.S. eventually joined to take out Iran's underground nuclear facilities." USAF/CNN All of this looks to be going down with no public or Congressional debate whatsoever: "With the attention of Congress and the public otherwise occupied, there is little public debate about what could be the most consequential U.S. military intervention in the Middle East in at least a decade," notes Axios. Both sides are citing 'progress' in the two rounds of indirect negotiations (in Oman and then Geneva) which have taken place thus far, however, there's been nothing yet in the way of specific agreement. Washington's commitment to see talks through even for weeks at this point is highly in quesiton. The following was the initial Iranian assessment of how the talks led by Witkoff and Kushner in Geneva went this week: Iran has said it has reached an understanding with the US on the main "guiding principles" to resolve their dispute over Tehran's nuclear programme. Speaking after indirect talks in Geneva, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi added that work still needed to be done. The US said "progress was made". Badr Albusaidi, foreign minister of mediator Oman, said the negotiations "concluded with good progress towards identifying common goals and relevant technical issues". The Iranians have asked for two weeks to hammer out a detailed proposal, with an American official stating, "Progress was made, but there are still a lot of details to discuss. The Iranians said they would come back in the next two weeks with detailed proposals to address some of the open gaps in our positions." Given President Trump has ordered a second US carrier group to the region, along with a huge number of support aircraft, does Iran really have two weeks to spare?  Oil reaches HOD Wednesday soon on heels of Axios report, with WTI kissing $64/barrel... To some degree, the Iranians are likely buying time, knowing that a surprise, unprovoked attack could be imminent. This would be similar to the June war, but unlike that scenario this would indeed be much bigger. There's reason to believe Trump may stay restrained, however, and give negotiations time. Fear of higher oil prices could ultimately be the deciding factor here, pushing Trump to settle with Iran and not spark another completely unpredictable, likely disastrous war in the Middle East.  Tyler Durden Wed, 02/18/2026 - 08:36

Futures, Global Markets Rise With US Markets Closed For President's Day Stocks gained, bitcoin tumbled and bonds steadied after Friday's cool CPI data reinforced expectations that the Fed will cut interest rates on multiple occasions this year. With US markets closed for the Presidents’ Day holiday and mainland China’s markets closed for Lunar New Year holidays, trading was muted on Monday. As of 9:00am ET, futures on the S&P 500 added 0.4% and Europe’s Stoxx 600 index rose 0.4% as banking shares rebounded from a sharp decline last week. German bunds and Treasury futures were steady after US yields touched the lowest since December on Friday. The path of US interest rates remains in focus following Friday’s slower-than-expected US inflation print as traders fully price a Fed cut in July and the strong chance of a move in June.   “The backdrop for equities is positive post CPI,” said Andrea Gabellone, head of global equities at KBC Securities. At the same time, there could be “more dispersion ahead as sentiment around key AI-exposed sectors is still very critical,” he added.  That sentiment was echoed by other strategists seeking to distinguish between AI losers and winners. A JPMorgan Chase & Co. team led by Mislav Matejka urged caution on stocks at risk of AI-driven “cannibalization,” including software, business services and media companies. Meanwhile, banks are developing baskets to capitalize on the divergence: as we first reported last Thursday, Goldman launched a new basket of software stocks that goes long firms that will benefit from AI adoption, while shorting the companies whose workflows could be replaced. With AI disruption rippling through markets, a lot will come down to earnings resilience, in particular in the US.  “When you look at the current earnings season, the companies are showing 13% of growth,” Nataliia Lipikhina, head of EMEA equity strategy at JPMorgan, told Bloomberg TV. “Overall, this is the reason why we continue to be positive on the S&P.” Later this week, traders will be watching for ADP private payrolls numbers on Tuesday and the minutes from the Fed’s January meeting on Wednesday for a fresh read on the economy. European stocks gained with bank shares rebounding, after posting their biggest weekly decline since April on worries about disruption from artificial intelligence. The basic resources sector lags, with Norsk Hydro among Europe’s worst performers as both Goldman Sachs and RBC downgrade the stock. Stoxx 600 rises 0.4% to 620.26 with 253 members down, 336 up, and 11 unchanged. Here are some of the biggest movers on Monday:  NatWest shares rise as much as 4%, the most since October, as Citi analyst Andrew Coombs raises his price target on the UK bank to a Street-high. Seraphim Space shares rise as much as 9.2%, briefly hitting a new all-time high, after the space tech investment firm said the valuations of its four largest holdings increased over the final months of 2025. AECI shares rally as much as 6.1%, the most since July, after the South African commercial-explosives maker shared improved 2025 headline earnings per share guidance. Orsted shares rise as much as 3.8% after analysts at Kepler raise the recommendation to buy from hold over the Danish renewable energy firm’s outlook, despite ongoing uncertainty for the industry in the US. Norsk Hydro shares fall as much as 4.4%, extending Friday’s 5.9% earnings-triggered drop, after being downgraded at Goldman Sachs and RBC over disappointments and pricing pressures in the Norwegian aluminum company’s downstream business. Galderma shares slip as much as 2.2% after naming Luigi La Corte as its new chief financial officer following the news back in July that Thomas Dittrich was departing. Pinewood Technologies shares tumble as much as 32%, the most since April 2024, after Apax Partners said on Friday it will not proceed with a possible cash offer for the car dealership software provider. FlatexDEGIRO shares drop as much as 7.2% after BNP Paribas downgraded the online brokerage firm to neutral from outperform, saying the price reflects too much optimism about its market position in Germany. Maurel & Prom shares slump as much as 12%, pulling back after ending last week at a 2015-high, after announcing it is not currently authorized to resume oil and gas operations in Venezuela. Barratt Redrow shares fall as much as 3.7%, leading a drop in British homebuilders after Rightmove said house prices are stalling. Asian stocks slipped for a second day, led by declines in Japan as traders booked profits after last week’s post-election rally. Several markets were closed or held shortened trading sessions for the Lunar New Year holiday. The MSCI Asia Pacific Index was down 0.1%. Japan’s Topix Index fell 0.8%, with Mizuho Financial Group Inc. and Toyota Motor Corp. among the companies contributing to the index’s losses.In Hong Kong, AI model developer Minimax Group Inc. surged as much as 30% to more than four times its original listing price, while competitor Knowledge Atlas JSC Ltd. ended 4.7% higher. The market will be closed until Thursday. As investors across the region begin to reevaluate their bets on its artificial-intelligence-driven rally, traders in Japan cashed in gains driven by expectations of Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s proactive spending policies last week.Trading in Singapore ended early Monday and will be shut until Wednesday. Equity markets in mainland China, South Korea, Indonesia and Vietnam were closed.  In FX, the yen is the notable mover in currencies, weakening 0.5% against the dollar and pushing USD/JPY back above 153. The offshore yuan is one of the better performers against the greenback. The Bloomberg Dollar Spot Index rises 0.1%. There is no cash trading in Treasuries due to the Presidents’ Day holiday. European government bonds are little changed In commdities, gold dipped below $5,000 an ounce, as traders booked profits from a gain in the previous session. Bitcoin tried anf ailed to stage a modest rebound; it last traded around $68,275 after posting its fourth consecutive weekly loss, with the cryptocurrency struggling to find clear direction as a weekend rally fizzled once the momentum ignition algos emerged.  WTI crude futures tread water near $62.90 a barrel.  Top Headlines President Trump said there will be voter ID rules in the mid-term elections this year, whether Congress approves it or not, and they will present a legal argument in an Executive Order. Furthermore, Trump said he has searched the depths of legal arguments not yet articulated nor vetted on this subject, and they will be presenting an irrefutable one in the very near future. Iran says potential energy, mining and aircraft deals on table in talks with US: RTRS Pentagon threatened to cut its ties with Anthropic over the company’s insistence that some limitations are kept on how the military uses its AI models: RTRS UK eyes rapid ban on social media for under 16s, curbs to AI chatbots: RTRS Rampant AI Demand for Memory Is Fueling a Growing Chip Crisis: BBG Warner Bros. Weighs Reopening Sale Negotiations With Paramount: BBG Companies Are Replacing CEOs in Record Numbers—and They’re Getting Younger: WSJ Europe aims to rely less on US defence after Trump's Greenland push: RTRS DOJ Tells Lawmakers Epstein File Redactions Complied With LawL BBG For College Applicants, Pressure to Make Summers Count Has Gotten Even Worse: WSJ Fed's Goolsbee (2027 voter) said on Friday that they are still seeing pretty high services inflation, and he hopes they have seen the peak impact of tariffs, while he added that the job market has been steady, with only modest cooling.  The Break Is Over. Companies Are Jacking Up Prices Again: WSJ Trade/Tariffs USTR Greer said the US and Ecuador expect to sign a trade agreement in the coming weeks. China will waive import value-added taxes on selected seeds, genetic resources, and police dogs through to 2030 to increase agricultural competitiveness and breeding capacity. It was also reported that China will grant zero-tariff access to 53 African nations from May 1st, according to Bloomberg. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi told his French and German counterparts that China and the EU are partners, not rivals, while he added that China and the EU should manage differences, deepen practical cooperation and work together on global challenges. A more detailed look at global markets courtesy of Newsquawk APAC stocks began the week in the green but with gains limited following a lack of major fresh catalysts from over the weekend and amid thinned conditions owing to holiday closures in the region and North America. ASX 200 traded marginally higher with upside led by tech, although gains are capped by underperformance in the utilities, mining, materials and resources sectors, while participants also digested a slew of earnings releases. Nikkei 225 traded indecisively with the index constrained by disappointing Japanese preliminary Q4 GDP data, which showed the economy returned to growth but failed to meet expectations with GDP Q/Q at 0.1% (exp. 0.4%), and annualised GDP at 0.2% (exp. 1.6%). Hang Seng finished higher in a shortened trading session on Chinese New Year's Eve but with upside limited by tech weakness amid some confusion after the Pentagon added several companies including Baidu, Cosco, BYD, Huawei, Nio, SMIC, Tencent, and more to a list of Chinese firms aiding the military on Friday, but then withdrew the updated list shortly after it was posted. Furthermore, price action was also restricted by the closure of mainland markets and the absence of stock connect flows, which will remain shut for more than a week. US equity futures kept afloat in quiet trade amid the absence of drivers and participants. European equity futures indicate a mildly positive cash market open with Euro Stoxx 50 futures up 0.1% after the cash market closed with losses of 0.4% on Friday. Asian Headlines Chinese President Xi called for the anchoring of economic growth around domestic demand as its main driver, in a speech during a key policy meeting late last year that was released on Sunday. China is to establish a permanent financial support framework to promote rural revitalisation and prevent a slide back into poverty, which represents a shift from transitional aid to long-term support. China’s market regulator summoned major online platform companies on Friday, including Alibaba, Douyin and Meituan, while it directed them to comply with laws and regulations, and rein in promotional practices, according to Bloomberg. US Secretary of State Rubio and Japanese Foreign Minister Motegi reaffirmed their commitment to deepen bilateral ties. Disney (DIS) sent a ‘cease and desist’ letter to ByteDance over Seedance 2.0 and alleged that ByteDance has been infringing on its IP to train and develop an AI video generation model without compensation, according to Axios. It was later reported that ByteDance said it would curb its AI video app following Disney's legal threats, according to the BBC. RBI tightened rules for loans provided to brokers and proprietary firms in an effort to reduce market speculation FX DXY eked slight gains in rangebound trade after a lack of major catalysts and with US participants away on Monday. EUR/USD was little changed amid the absence of any major macro catalysts and with light newsflow from the bloc, while comments from ECB President Lagarde and news that the ECB is to make its repo backstop available to other central banks across the world, did little to spur price action. GBP/USD held on to most of Friday's spoils but with price action contained by resistance around 1.3650 and following comments from BoE's Mann that the UK economy is sluggish and tepid, with consumers spending less due to being scarred by high inflation. USD/JPY edged higher and returned to above the 153.00 level in the aftermath of the weaker-than-expected preliminary Q4 GDP data for Japan. Antipodeans were mixed with little fresh macro drivers and a lack of tier-1 data from either side of the Tasman. Fixed Income 10yr UST futures traded little changed and held on to last week's spoils after returning above the 113.00 level in the aftermath of the softer US inflation data, while price action was contained to start the week by the closure of US cash markets for Washington's Birthday. Bund futures lacked demand in the absence of any major catalysts and with light newsflow from the bloc. 10yr JGB futures were marginally higher following disappointing preliminary GDP data for Q4, but with gains limited after failing to sustain a brief reclaim of the 132.00 level. Commodities Crude futures were rangebound amid light energy-specific newsflow from over the weekend and after last Friday's indecisive performance, where attention was on a source report that noted OPEC+ is leaning towards resuming oil output hikes from April, but with no decision made. Slovak PM Fico said he has information that the Druzhba pipeline has been fixed after damage in Ukraine, although he believes that supplies to Hungary and Slovakia have become a part of political blackmail. Spot gold took a breather after edging higher in the aftermath of the recent softer-than-expected US inflation data, with price action also contained by the holiday closures across Asia and North America. Copper futures were subdued, with their largest buyer away for more than a week due to the Chinese New Year/Spring Festival holiday. Texas venture-backed startup Hertha Metal vowed mass production of steel with 25% cost savings, which could reduce US reliance on imports. Geopolitics: Middle East US military is preparing for potential operations against Iran that could last for weeks if US President Trump orders an attack and the US fully expects Iran to retaliate, according to sources cited by Reuters. US President Trump told Israeli PM Netanyahu during a meeting in December that he would support Israel striking Iran’s ballistic missile program if the US and Iran are not able to reach a deal, according to CBS. Iran confirmed that indirect talks between the US and Iran will resume in Geneva on Tuesday under the mediation of Oman, while Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi left for Geneva on Sunday. Iranian diplomat said Iran is open to nuclear deal compromises if the US discusses lifting sanctions, while it was also reported that Iran said potential energy, mining and aircraft deals are on the table in talks with the US. Israel’s cabinet approved the proposal to register West Bank lands as ‘state property’, while Palestinians condemned the ‘de facto annexation’ which Peace Now said likely amounts to a ‘mega land grab’. Geopolitics: Ukraine US President Trump said on Friday that Ukrainian President Zelensky is going to have to get moving and that Russia wants to get a deal. US Secretary of State Rubio said they don’t know if Russia is serious about finding an end to the war in Ukraine and will continue to test it, while it was reported that he met with Ukrainian President Zelensky on security and deepening defence and economic partnerships. Ukrainian drones targeted Russia’s Taman seaport and fuel tanks in the Black Sea region. UK and European allies were reported on Friday to be weighing seizing Russian shadow fleet ships and tightening curbs on Russia's economy. French Foreign Minister Barrot said some G7 nations have expressed a willingness to proceed with a maritime services ban on Russian oil, which they hope to include in the 20th sanctions package that they are actively preparing. Geopolitics: Other European Commission President von der Leyen said that they face the very distinct threat of outside forces trying to weaken their union, while she added that mutual defence is not an optional task for the European Union; it is an obligation within their own treaty, and it is their collective commitment to stand by each other in case of aggression. Pentagon said the US military struck an alleged drug cartel boat in the Caribbean, which killed three people. DB's Jim Reid concludes the overnigt wrap I hope you all had a good weekend. To stay in Winter Olympics mood the family watched "Cool Runnings" last night. I haven't seen it for 32 years. Please don't tell anyone but I had a few tears in my eyes at the end. I blamed it on the hay fever that has now started. There will be a lot of tears out there in markets for other reasons at the moment. Just two weeks ago, the idea of AI-driven disruption still felt like an abstract, almost academic thought experiment—something we could safely revisit once we had clearer evidence of how AI would be deployed and integrated across the economy. Fast forward 14 days, and markets have wiped out well over a trillion dollars of global equity value on the fear that AI could fundamentally reshape business models and compress profitability across a wide range of industries, including software, legal services, IT consulting, wealth management, logistics, insurance, real estate brokerage and commercial real estate. Some of the sell off in “old economy” sectors feels overdone to me. But as I argued in our 2026 World Outlook back in November, the real challenge is that even by the end of this year we still won’t have enough evidence to identify the structural winners and losers with confidence. That leaves plenty of room for investors’ imaginations—both optimistic and pessimistic—to run wild. As such big sentiment swings will continue to be the order of the day. My instinct is that the reaction in things like commercial real estate, for example, has been particularly exaggerated. Markets seem to be extrapolating a scenario in which vast numbers of white collar workers are made redundant almost overnight, leading to a dramatic collapse in office demand. If that view turns out to be correct, we’ll be facing societal challenges far larger than anything currently being priced into equities. While trying to catch a falling knife may be too risky for many, beginning to cushion the descent could be sensible in many old economy sectors. Markets can’t sustain a disruption narrative across multiple sectors for months or quarters without concrete evidence — and that evidence is likely to take much longer to emerge. Fascinating times. As for this week, today is a US holiday but inflation will remain in the spotlight at a global level after Friday's slightly softer US CPI which helped contribute to a decent rates rally to end the week. Prints are due in the US (PCE - Friday), the UK (Wednesday), Canada (Tuesday) and Japan (Friday). Other economic highlights will include the FOMC minutes (Wednesday), Q4 GDP in the US (Friday), as well as the global flash PMIs (Friday). Earnings reports will feature Walmart (Thursday), Nestlé (Thursday) and BHP (today). It's the earnings calm before next week's Nvidia storm. In the US, this holiday shortened week (President's Day today) features a data calendar dominated by releases that were pushed back by last year’s government shutdown. The most consequential updates will land on Friday, when the advance estimate of Q4 GDP arrives alongside December’s personal income and consumption figures—key inputs for shaping expectations for the early part of this year. For markets assessing the underlying pulse of demand heading into 2026, private final sales to domestic purchasers (PFDP) will carry more weight than the headline GDP print. This indicator—closely monitored by Fed Chair Powell—is expected by our economists to slow to 2.0% from 2.9% in Q3, though risks appear tilted upward. One swing factor: Wednesday’s durable goods report, where modest gains outside of transportation could soften the deceleration. On the consumer front, real PCE growth is expected to cool to 2.5% after two quarters of outsized strength but should still signal ample momentum heading into the new year. Friday’s income and spending report will also offer the latest reading on core PCE, the Fed’s preferred inflation gauge. Our economists expect another 0.4% monthly increase for December, lifting the year over year rate to 2.9%. Updated seasonal factors from last week’s CPI release suggest some mild downward pressure on inflation trends in the second half of 2025. Still, January’s CPI data, although softer than we anticipated, do not translate into equivalent relief for core PCE—in fact, our team currently sees another 0.4% gain for January's release (delayed until March 13th). Depending on the strength of medical services, airfare, and portfolio management components in the upcoming PPI report, a 0.5% monthly rise cannot be ruled out, which would push the year over year rate toward 3.1%. So don't get too excited about the softer CPI last week and the huge rates rally. Additional releases this week will help clarify whether recent severe winter weather has disrupted factory sector activity. January industrial production, due Wednesday, should benefit from a jump in utility output, while weather effects may weigh on the Empire State Survey tomorrow and the Philadelphia Fed survey on Thursday. Labor market data will also be in focus, particularly Thursday’s jobless claims, which line up with the survey week for the February employment report. As our economists have pointed out, private nonfarm job gains have averaged 103k over the past three months, slightly above the pace at this point in 2025 and matching the start of 2024. See their latest US employment chartbook here. This week will also feature a dense lineup of Federal Reserve speakers which you can see alongside all the key global data in the day-by-day week ahead calendar at the end as usual. Moving away from the US, inflation will also be in focus in Japan (Friday) and Canada (tomorrow). For the former, our Chief Japan Economist sees the January nationwide CPI showing a slowdown in both core CPI inflation ex. fresh food to 2.1% YoY (+2.4% in December) and core-core CPI inflation ex. fresh food and energy to 2.7% (+2.9%). Also important will be the global flash PMIs due on Friday as a health check on global growth. In Europe, the spotlight will be on UK inflation (Wednesday), with labour market data due tomorrow and retail sales on Friday. Our UK economist expects headline CPI inflation to drop to 3.0% YoY (3.4% in December) and core CPI also landing at 3.0% YoY (3.2% YoY). See more in his full preview here. In terms of key rate decisions, the RBNZ are expected to remain on hold on Wednesday. Finally, the Munich Security Conference wrapped up over the weekend, where key topics included Ukraine, Russia, and the fate of Greenland. And while US Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s speech was nothing like Vice President JD Vance’s at last year’s conference, which triggered a “wake-up” call for European leaders, Rubio reiterated the administration’s view that Europe needed to leave behind its focus on energy policies, trade and mass migration. Recapping last week now, the tech volatility that has dogged markets since the start of the month broadened into a far more indiscriminate sell-off. The trough came on Thursday, marked by a sharp drop in software stocks, but the weakness extended well beyond tech. Companies across wealth management, real estate and financials suffered double digit declines, underscoring how widespread the pullback has become. Market breadth confirmed this shift as the equal weighted S&P 500 fell -1.37% on Thursday, though it managed to finish the week up +0.29% (+1.04% on Friday). Ultimately, the sell-off left the major US indices on the back foot: the S&P 500 slipped -1.39% (+0.05% on Friday), the Nasdaq lost -2.10% (-0.22% on Friday), and the Magnificent 7 slid -3.24% (-1.11% on Friday). Although the AI scare dominated sentiment, a heavy slate of US data also shaped the market narrative. Early in the week, softer prints—including flat December retail sales, a dovish Q4 Employment Cost Index, and slower Q4 growth expectations from the Atlanta Fed—pushed Treasury yields lower across the curve. That picture shifted midweek after a stronger than expected January jobs report, which delivered the largest gain in nonfarm payrolls (+130k vs. +65k expected) since December 2024 and reinforced confidence that the US economy carried solid momentum into 2026. Then on Friday, January CPI came in below expectations, adding another dovish note. Although the data offered mixed signals at times, the overall takeaway was sufficiently dovish for traders to increase the number of expected rate cuts by December 2026 to 63.4bps (+7.7bps on the week). This helped drive the largest weekly drop in the 10 year Treasury yield since August 2025, down -15.8bps (-5.0bps on Friday) to 4.05%. The 2 year yield also moved sharply lower, falling -8.9bps to 3.41% (-4.8bps on Friday), its lowest level since 2022. European markets, meanwhile, delivered a comparatively resilient performance. The STOXX 600 (+0.09%, -0.13% Friday), DAX (+0.78%, +0.25% Friday) and FTSE 100 (+0.74%, +0.42% Friday) all posted modest gains for the week. European sovereign bonds rallied as well, with the 10 year bund yield dropping -8.7bps—its steepest weekly decline since April 2025. That move was outpaced by gilts, which fell -9.8bps (-3.6bps on Friday) despite a sharp early week sell-off triggered by renewed questions surrounding Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s position. Elsewhere, performance was mixed. Brent crude edged down -0.44% (+0.34% on Friday), while gold extended its upward run, rising +1.56% (+2.43% on Friday). Will London’s half term week finally give us a quiet week in 2026? You’d probably have to guess at ‘unlikely’. Tyler Durden Mon, 02/16/2026 - 09:40

The Pentagon has reportedly threatened to cut off AI firm Anthropic due to a dispute concerning AI safeguards. This development highlights growing tensions between government bodies and AI developers over safety protocols.

Axios reports that the United States, Iran, and various mediators are currently engaged in ceasefire talks. These discussions are taking place in an effort to avert a potentially catastrophic escalation in the Middle East, which has been promised for Tuesday.

Det pågår forhandlinger om en våpenhvile i Iran, ifølge Axios. Samtidig har påskehelgen bydd på skarpe trusler fra USAs president.

AMERIČKE i izraelske snage traže pilota F-15 srušenog iznad Irana. Predsjednik Trump odbija komentirati moguće posljedice, dok na internetu poziva na otimanje iranske nafte.

News organization Axios has reportedly been targeted by a cyberattack, with details emerging about the incident and its potential implications.

A report provides essential information and details regarding the recent cyberattack on Axios.

New information is available regarding the Axios Hack, a cyber incident that has drawn significant attention.

Details emerge regarding a cyberattack targeting the news organization Axios, prompting questions about the nature and impact of the breach.

MJESEC dana nakon početka rata, SAD vojno dominira Iranom, ali se suočava s golemim troškovima, strateškim neuspjesima i padom političke podrške kod kuće, bez jasne vizije pobjede.

Sports commentator Stephen A. Smith has rebuked an Axios report suggesting Democrats are seeking a white, Christian male candidate for 2028, criticizing the party's leadership and endorsing Josh Shapiro for the presidency.

Casa Albă şi Pentagonul analizează trimiterea a cel puţin 10.000 de militari suplimentari în Orientul Mijlociu în zilele următoare, potrivit unui înalt oficial al apărării din SUA, informează Axios.

The Trump administration is reportedly preparing a special diplomatic team, led by Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff, and has begun preliminary discussions on potential peace talks with Iran, according to Axios.

Mojtaba Khamenei, the newly proclaimed supreme leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran, has reportedly been missing since his father's assassination. According to Axios, the CIA, Mossad, and other Western intelligence agencies are actively searching for him.

A potential rift is emerging between American President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, despite Trump stating they 'work great together,' as US officials acknowledge Israel's different approach, noting 'Israel does not fear chaos'.

American Axios reported that representatives of the USA and Iran spoke for the first time since the start of the attacks by America and Israel on this country, but the report was soon denied by the Iranian Foreign Minister...

The US government is reportedly portraying the war with Iran as a video game, utilizing memes and montages, which critics warn dehumanizes real victims and obscures the human cost of the conflict.

Ο Ρώσος πρόεδρος, Βλαντίμιρ Πούτιν, πρότεινε στον Αμερικανό ομόλογό του, Ντόναλντ Τραμπ, τη μεταφορά του εμπλουτισμένου ουρανίου του Ιράν στη Ρωσία ως μέρος μιας πιθανής συμφωνίας για τον τερματισμό…

Presidenti Donald Trump u tha udhëheqësve të vendeve të Grupit të Shtatë (G7) gjatë një telekonference të mërkurën se Irani ishte “në prag të dorëzimit”.

Președintele Statelor Unite, Donald Trump, a declarat miercuri, pentru publicația americană Axios, că „practic nu mai este nimic de atacat” în Iran și că războiul cu Republica Islamică se va termina…

'Any time I want it to end, it will end,' US president was quoted as saying in an interview with Axios

Washington has asked Israel to stop strikes targeting Iran's energy infrastructure. This was reported today by Axios, citing three sources with knowledge of the matter.

The Trump administration reportedly rejected a Ukrainian offer to sell battle-tested technology for downing Iranian-made drones seven months ago, but has now requested assistance from President Zelensky.

Stany Zjednoczone i Izrael miały omawiać potencjalne użycie sił specjalnych do zabezpieczenia irańskiego zapasu wysoko wzbogaconego uranu - przekazał portal Axios w niedzielę.

Meanwhile, Hezbollah threatened Israelis near the border, warning them to evacuate towns within a 5km. perimeter zone.

According to the report, the idea to leverage the Kurds’ presence originated with Benjamin Netanyahu The post Axios: Kurdish fighters preparing possible ground offensive into Iran with alleged Mossad and CIA backing appeared first on ProtoThema English.

The Trump team and Venezuela have reportedly brokered a deal concerning gold exports, according to an Axios report.

SAD JE DEMANTIRAO tajne pregovore, navodeći da odbacuju iranske pokušaje kontakta.

Izraelio ministras pirmininkas Benjaminas Netanyahu, paskambinęs JAV prezidentui Donaldui Trumpui, perdavė jam pribloškiančią konfidencialią informaciją.

Commerce Secretary Lutnick "has proactively agreed to appear voluntarily" before the House Oversight Committee, said Chairman James Comer, R-Ky.

Ο Ντόναλντ Τραμπ προχωρούσε τις συνομιλίες σε διπλωματικό επίπεδο αλλά και τον σχεδιασμό της πολεμικής επέμβασης εναντίον του Ιράν.

Az Axios időrendbe szedte az eseményeket, hogyan jutott el Trump az Iránnal folytatott tárgyalásoktól az izraeliekkel való titkos egyeztetéseken át a támadásig.

Ο πρόεδρος των ΗΠΑ Ντόναλντ Τραμπ αναμένεται να εκφωνήσει διάγγελμα το Σάββατο, καθώς οι ΗΠΑ πραγματοποιούν πλήγματα στο Ιράν. Axios: Αναμένεται διάγγελμα του προέδρου Τραμπ εντός της ημέρας - Η…

US envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff appeared "disappointed" by what they heard from the Iranians, Axios wrote earlier.

According to Axios, Donald Trump expressed a desire to end the Russia-Ukraine war within a month during a phone call with Volodymyr Zelensky, who hopes a peace agreement can be reached by the end of the year.

US President Donald Trump reportedly told Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy during a recent phone call that he wishes for the war to end quickly and discussed security guarantees.

Президент США Дональд Трамп 25 февраля провел телефонный разговор с президентом Украины Владимиром Зеленским. Первым о звонке сообщил журналист Axios Барак Равид, позже о переговорах сообщили в офисе

The discussion about a potential US military attack against Iran brings to light the dynamics surrounding Donald Trump and the next step. At the center is the head of the General...

Amerického prezidenta Donalda Trumpa v čele Republikánské strany čekají letos v listopadu poslední významné volby a prezident se stále více zaměřuje na svůj odkaz. Web Axios s odvoláním na pět nejmeno

At a particularly critical juncture for the Middle East, Republican Senator Lindsey Graham calls on Donald Trump to order a military strike against Iran, ignoring, as he says, his advisors.

According to an Axios report, Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu agreed that the U.S. should pressure Iran to reduce its oil sales to China.