US fuel exports have reached record high levels, providing a significant boost for oil companies. This surge in exports occurred despite a dip in production and a substantial drain from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve.

Rachel Bloom shared her feelings of "failure" after ABC decided not to pick up her co-written and co-starred pilot "Do You Want Kids?" to series, hoping it might find a home elsewhere.

WTI crude oil prices are currently being shaped by a dynamic interplay between perceived risks and market realities, reflecting ongoing volatility in the energy sector.

Spanish lawyer and tax expert Andrés Millán, known as @lawtips, warns against investing in products proposed by traditional banks, advocating for careful financial planning. He recently published a book on tax saving.

Showtime's 'Penny Dreadful' is highlighted as one of the best fantasy shows of all time, lauded for combining elements reminiscent of 'Supernatural' and 'Peaky Blinders'.

Oil prices eased with WTI trading in the low $90s, but market volatility remains high due to ongoing risks in the Strait of Hormuz.

13日のニューヨーク原油市場では、国際的な取り引きの指標となるWTIの先物価格が下落し、一時、1バレル＝100ドルを割り込みました。アメリカとイランの間で対話が続いているとの報道などを受けて協議が進展することへの期待感が広がった形です。

The Greek island of Kimolos has been highly ranked by the World Travel Index (WTI), an AI-based platform, for its safety, friendly locals, excellent service, and favorable environmental conditions for tourists.

WTI crude oil is currently trading at a premium to Brent crude, as oil markets price in short-term supply risks, indicating concerns over global oil availability.

A rare reversal in the oil market sees American WTI crude trading $4 higher than Brent, breaking a decades-long traditional relationship and sending a warning signal to the market.

Oil prices, including Brent and WTI crude, opened with significant gains in early US trading, surpassing the $110 per barrel mark amidst ongoing market volatility.

North American WTI crude oil prices have once again surpassed the $100 per barrel threshold, indicating a significant rise in global oil markets.

Ako želimo naslutiti koliko bi cijene energenata još mogle rasti, dovoljno je pogledati malo dalje od standardnih pokazatelja koje prate analitičari s Wall Streeta, američkog WTI-ja i europskog…

Goldman Sachs has increased its oil price forecasts, raising Brent by $8 and WTI by $7. This adjustment reflects updated market expectations for crude oil.

Oil markets split: Middle East crude surges to $131 while Brent slides to $107, WTI down to $94  Gulf News

EXCLUSIVE: Jenna Burgess, who has recurred as teen Melissa on Showtime’s Emmy-nominated drama Yellowjackets since Season 2, has been promoted to series regular for the fourth and final season.

US oil exports are anticipated to increase as the discount of West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude to Brent crude has reached its widest point in 11 years, making US oil more attractive to international buyers.

W&T Offshore released its earnings transcript for the fourth quarter of 2025.

Kiki Shepard, longtime face of 'Showtime at the Apollo' passes away aged 74  Geo News

US-Israel war with Iran: Brent hits $104 while WTI trades near $100, Murban slides  Gulf News

On the New York crude oil market, WTI futures prices, a benchmark for international transactions, temporarily rose to over $88 per barrel on the 11th, remaining high even after the IEA announced a coordinated release of oil reserves by member countries.

BTIG highlights a potential warning sign in the market as WTI crude oil prices soar, but energy stocks are not showing a corresponding upward trend, suggesting a lack of confirmation.

Οι τιμές του πετρελαίου επιταχύνουν ακόμη περισσότερο σήμερα την ιστορική άνοδό τους, με αυτή του WTI να αυξάνεται κατά 30% και πλέον κι αυτή του Brent κατά 27%, και με τις δυο ποικιλίες αναφοράς να…

Oil: WTI price down more than 2.5% in early Asian trade, Brent up nearly 5%  Gulf News

Long-term large-cap energy outlook remains bullish, supported by higher WTI crude oil. But the surge in BKR and XOM makes short-term charts look stretched.

Though Breaking Bad and Mad Men dominated the prestige drama conversation in the 2010s, one memorable series was doing something totally different.

EXCLUSIVE: Molly Ringwald (One Night Only, Sixteen Candles) has joined the recurring cast of the Showtime series Yellowjackets for its fourth and final season. Sources tell Deadline she will play Van’

Francine Beppu, known for her appearance on Showtime's 'The Real L Word,' has passed away at the age of 43 at her home in Honolulu.

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

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This week's top 5 Paramount+ shows, running from February 16–20, 2026, feature original series, hidden gem thrillers, and classic Showtime titles.

China is preparing to feature its humanoid robots during the Lunar New Year celebrations. This event highlights advancements in robotics technology and their integration into public displays.

SkyShowtime is inviting fans of the 'Yellowstone' universe to a special pre-premiere screening of the first part of 'Dutton Birtok' (Dutton Estate) in cinemas on May 20. Attendees are encouraged to dress as characters like Beth or Rip from Yellowstone.

Oil markets are exhibiting erratic volatility, with West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude sliding to $101 and Murban crude crashing 4%, while other crude types are seeing double-digit surges.

Hunter Doohan, known for his role in the BAFTA- and Golden Globe-nominated Showtime series "Your Honor" and currently co-starring in "Wednesday," has signed with Gersh for representation in all areas.

SkyShowtime and Polsat are collaborating on a Polish remake of the ABC series 'High Potential,' which will be called 'Genialna M.' and star Agnieszka Dygant.

Desmond Harrington, known for his role as Joey Quinn in the original series, has been promoted to a series regular for the second season of Showtime's 'Dexter: Resurrection,' as production officially commences in New York City.

Oil prices have eased, with West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude trading in the low $90s, though the market remains sensitive to risks associated with the Strait of Hormuz. Geopolitical tensions continue to keep the market on edge.

Vers 14h15 GMT, le baril de WTI est tombé à 92,94 dollars, dans un marché anticipant des pourparlers entre le Liban et Israël.

Η τιμή του πετρελαίου WTI άνοιξε με ελαφριά άνοδο και παραμένει κάτω από φράγμα των 100 δολαρίων. Η τιμή του West Texas Intermediate (WTI), αμερικανικής ποικιλίας αναφοράς στις διεθνείς αγορές αργού,…

SkyShowtime has unveiled a first-look clip for 'The Trio,' a seductive Swedish original series adaptation of Johanna Hedman's bestselling novel, starring August Wittgenstein, Felix Sandman, Seth Manteus, and Rebecka Harper, with a premiere date also announced.

The series 'Under Salt Marsh', airing on SkyShowtime, is noted for its attractive Welsh locations, which contribute significantly to its appeal.

West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil prices have risen above Brent crude, indicating a shift in the global oil market dynamics between the two major benchmarks.

A lawsuit alleging that the critically-acclaimed series 'George & Tammy' unfairly depicted Tammy Wynette's late husband as a 'villain' has been permanently dismissed against Showtime.

G7 ministers have affirmed their readiness to take measures to stabilize markets, as Brent and WTI oil prices surged above $100 per barrel.

The event 'A Taste of Rwanda' at The Nest aims to reintroduce and celebrate traditional Rwandan heritage dishes.

Thousands of Brent and WTI contracts changed hands 15 minutes before president’s message on Truth Social

Η τιμή του βαρελιού της αμερικανικής ποικιλίας αναφοράς West Texas Intermediate (WTI) αυξήθηκε σήμερα για λίγο περισσότερο από 5%, αγγίζοντας πάνω από τα 100 δολάρια, καθώς οι ανησυχίες για την…

On February 18th, WTI crude oil futures in the New York market temporarily surpassed $100 per barrel. This surge was driven by heightened concerns over supply following attacks on energy-related facilities in Iran and neighboring countries.

WTI crude oil, produced in the United States, saw its price fall by more than 4% to 92.11 dollars per barrel, after a nearly 3% jump the previous day.

It’s Showtime for the SAVE America Act in the Senate  WSJ

On the 15th, in the New York crude oil market, WTI futures prices, the international trading benchmark, rose, briefly breaking the $100 per barrel mark again. This is against the backdrop of escalating exchanges between the US and Iran, with the US attacking Iran's largest oil export terminal, and growing concerns that the de facto blockade of the Strait of Hormuz could be prolonged. WTI futures prices had sharply risen to around $119 per barrel last week for the first time in approximately 3 years and 9 months, before temporarily falling to 7...

Goldman Sachs raises Q4 Brent, WTI crude price forecast amid longer Hormuz disruption Reuters

WTI Crude Oil May Futures are navigating a complex landscape influenced by ongoing geopolitical turmoil and seasonal demand patterns, impacting market volatility and price outlook.

The price of the US benchmark WTI oil contract topping $100 after the United States launched a military attack against major crude producer Iran is the latest significant swing experienced by the…

A world where we can cook up AI videos in seconds from the apps on our phones might seem remote from the physical realities of warfare in the seaways of the Persian Gulf.

North Sea Crude - WTI trades higher  TradingView

The price of WTI crude oil jumped to $82 per barrel, becoming the highest since July 2024. The initial reactions of stock markets to the war were downward, but far from panic.

Yellowjackets was renewed by Showtime for a fourth and final season, and there are already plenty of details on what to expect when the show returns.

WTI crude oil prices extended losses following a significant 11.4 million barrel build in crude inventories, the largest in three years, outweighing geopolitical risk premiums.

North Sea Crude - WTI Midland offered lower  TradingView

Oil Futures Edge Lower on Likely Technical Correction  The Wall Street Journal

From fight scenes lasting for one punch to plots resolved in 45 seconds, smartphone-friendly vertical dramas are growing by 8,000% year on year. Here’s a guide to the wild new medium If you haven’t heard of vertical dramas, chances are you will soon. These quick, grabby series – usually split into minute-long episodes – have risen unstoppably over the past couple of years, and now Hollywood is taking an interest. Last year, the former Showtime executive Jana Winograde announced MicroCo, a studio devoted to vertical drama, and claimed that she was shocked by the amount of top-tier talent that has approached her. Two months before, former Miramax boss Bill Block launched GammaTime, which promises original microdramas by CSI creator Anthony E Zuiker. Continue reading...

North Sea Crude-WTI prices have slipped following three recent deals, indicating market movements in the oil sector.

WTI Midland crude oil prices in the North Sea market have seen a slight increase.

Humanoid robots in China took center stage during Lunar New Year celebrations, highlighting advancements in robotics technology.

The highly anticipated series finale of "The Boys" will be shown in movie theaters, offering audiences a 4DX viewing experience. This special screening will allow fans to watch the conclusion on the big screen.

WTI Texas crude futures briefly dipped below the psychological $100 threshold before recovering, remaining sharply down. Meanwhile, Iran's proposal is curbing price increases, and the ongoing war is weighing on the finances of US companies.

New York crude oil futures, WTI, rose above $100 per barrel for the first time since mid-month, driven by market uncertainty regarding face-to-face talks between the US and Iran despite new proposals from Tehran.

Actress Elsa Pataky discussed her starring and executive producing roles in the new Spanish thriller series 'The Tribute' for SkyShowtime. She also shared details about Chris Hemsworth's involvement in the project.

WTI crude oil prices extended gains, driven by record high US oil product exports, a significant Strategic Petroleum Reserve release, and dips in domestic production.

WTI and Brent crude oil prices experienced a slide in morning Asian trade, driven by expectations of potential talks between Iran and the US in Islamabad.

New Line/Blumhouse/Atomic Monster's "Lee Cronin's The Mummy" took in $1.5 million from preview showtimes, with an estimated opening around $12 million.

WTI Rises After Big Inventory Drawdowns Across Energy Complex, Huge SPR Drop, Record Exports Oil largely held onto a sharp drop from this week’s highs as the US and Iran seek further…

Brent crude surged while WTI fell, as oil traders reacted to the risks associated with a ceasefire deadline and potential second-round US-Iran talks.

The Cologne 'Tatort' episode titled 'Showtime' offers an ironic portrayal of a television team with double standards and criminal depths. The plot delves into themes of hate and murder within children's television.

A preview of the upcoming "Tatort" episode from Cologne, titled "Showtime," reveals a plot involving the mysterious death of a cameraman. Detectives Ballauf and Schenk investigate, discovering that a popular children's show host is not as friendly as he appears.

KeyBanc has started coverage of Permian Resources with an Overweight rating, citing a "higher-for-longer" view on West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil prices.

US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude has seen its spot market premiums soar to record highs, trading significantly above benchmark prices and even surpassing North Sea Brent crude for several days, as global demand for crude intensifies.

An actor, starring alongside Michelle Pfeiffer in Taylor Sheridan's new series 'The Madison' on SkyShowtime, expresses appreciation for the show's two locations, describing them as characters themselves.

Rwanda is actively building digital public infrastructure, moving beyond traditional fintech applications to enhance its digital ecosystem.

Egypt is exploring measures to reduce electricity consumption, including the potential rescheduling of cinema showtimes across the country.

W&T Offshore (WTI) reported performance for Q4 2025 that fell behind market expectations, leading to investor reevaluation of the company's outlook.

Accesso's CEO has spoken about the company's plans to boost its AI capabilities with Dexibit and provided an update on its expected 2025 financial results.

週明けの30日の東京株式市場、取引開始直後から売り注文が広がり、日経平均株価は、一時、2700円以上の大幅な値下がりとなっています。29日のニューヨーク原油市場で国際的な取り引きの指標となるWTIの先物価格が一時、1バレル＝103ドル台まで上昇するなど、イラン情勢が長期化すれば、世界経済への打撃がさらに大きくなるとの懸念が広がっています。また、東京外国為替市場でも円を売って有事に強いとされるドルを…

Oil prices, with WTI exceeding $100 and Brent North Sea over $113, surged in early trading as the US and Israel made clear their war against Iran, launched on February 28, continues to escalate.

WTI crude oil prices surged back above $100 per barrel after hopes for a US export ban were reportedly crushed, leading to a significant market reaction.

US oil exports are anticipated to increase as the discount of West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude to Brent crude has reached its widest point in 11 years.

Kiki Shepard had an estimated $2M net worth from TV and film. Little is known about her family, but they shared a heartfelt statement after her passing.

It’s Showtime for the SAVE America Act in the Senate  WSJ

Brent crude up 0.1%, WTI down 1%+ as tanker crosses Hormuz despite shipping disruption

Oil prices remain above $100 per barrel following former President Trump's remarks suggesting the U.S. has 'ammunition and plenty of time' to engage in an Iran war, contributing to WTI crude's significant weekly gain.

Oil prices, particularly West Texas Intermediate (WTI), have surged towards $100 a barrel, despite the US government's decision to release part of its strategic oil reserves as part of a coordinated international effort to prevent global shortages.

Crude Oil WTI futures plunged by 24%, falling below $88 from $116 overnight, with gasoline futures also dropping 16% as speculative trading unwinds.

An article analyzes whether the success of the Super Mario movie will positively influence Nintendo's stock performance.

Amidst ongoing retaliatory attacks between the United States, Israel, and Iran, the international benchmark WTI crude oil futures price temporarily rose to the mid-$86 per barrel in the oil market on the 6th.

Since the announcement Friday that Paramount has entered a merger agreement to acquire Warner Bros.

EXCLUSIVE: June Squibb (Zootopia 2, Nebraska) has joined the cast of Showtime’s Yellowjackets for its fourth and final season. Details regarding her role are under wraps. Created and executive produced by Ashley Lyle and Bart Nickerson, Yellowjackets tells the saga of a team of talented high school girls soccer players who become the (un)lucky survivors of a […]

UBS anticipates a modest pullback in oil prices, setting a Brent crude target of $67 per barrel by March 2027 and widening the WTI discount.

WTI Midland crude from the North Sea is being offered at a lower price, reflecting changes in the oil market.

Both North Sea Crude and West Texas Intermediate (WTI) oil benchmarks have continued to weaken, indicating a downward trend in crude oil prices.

Sophie Nélisse discusses her role as Rose in 'Heated Rivalry' and prepares to conclude her journey on Showtime’s 'Yellowjackets' as production wraps.

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

China is preparing to feature its humanoid robots in Lunar New Year celebrations, demonstrating advancements in robotics technology.