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February 23, 2026Connected

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Forex

ForexMixed

US Tariff Policy Uncertainty Triggers Market Chaos and Clouds USD Outlook

Key Facts

•US Supreme Court rulings have thrown existing US tariff policy into disarray.
•President Trump responded by announcing and then raising a new global tariff.
•Commerzbank notes that this situation creates chaos that clouds the policy outlook.

Impact:

7/10

EUR/USD USD/JPY USD/CNY

5 months ago

Stocks

StocksBullish

AI Infrastructure Boom Drives Early Demand for Lumentum’s 1.6T Optical Tech

Key Facts

•Lumentum is seeing a 1.6T demand surge ahead of the original plan.
•Tight laser supply and a shift toward 200G lane mix are reshaping the company's profit profile.

Impact:

7/10

LITE AAOI COHR

5 months ago

Commodities

CommoditiesBullish

Iran-Israel Conflict Escalation Risks Loom Over Global Energy and Gold Markets

Key Facts

•There are expectations of a second phase of conflict between Iran and Israel that may involve imminent attacks.
•Global markets may have underestimated the risks of military escalation in the region.
•The possibility of the United States being drawn back into direct conflict in the region.

Impact:

7/10

Brent Crude WTI XAU/USD

5 months ago

Crypto

CryptoBearish

Bitcoin Whale Deposits to Binance Hit 14-Month High of $8.2 Billion

Key Facts

•Bitcoin whale inflows to Binance reached $8.24 billion over the past 30 days.
•These deposits represent a 14-month high, leading to climbing exchange balances.
•The trend of rising exchange balances is often associated with increased sell pressure and market volatility.

Impact:

7/10

BTC/USD BTC/USDT ETH/USD BTC

5 months ago

Macro Economy

Macro EconomyMixed

Potential Return of Trump’s Tariff Policies Sparks Market Speculation

Key Facts

•Reports suggest a potential rebound or escalation of tariff policies associated with Donald Trump.

Impact:

7/10

USD SPY CNY/USD XAU/USD

5 months ago

Macro EconomyMixedUpdated

Trump Hikes Tariffs to 15% Following Court Ruling as U.S. Stocks Open Flat

Key Facts

•U.S. President Donald Trump announced an increase in global tariffs from 10% to 15%.
•Asia-Pacific markets are set to open higher, shrugging off concerns regarding trade policies.

Impact:

7/10

N225 HSI AS51 USD/CNY

5 months ago

February 23, 2026Connected

232 storiesLast updated: 10:32:54 AMPage 4 of 4

Forex

ForexMixed

US Tariff Policy Uncertainty Triggers Market Chaos and Clouds USD Outlook

Key Facts

•US Supreme Court rulings have thrown existing US tariff policy into disarray.
•President Trump responded by announcing and then raising a new global tariff.
•Commerzbank notes that this situation creates chaos that clouds the policy outlook.

Impact:

7/10

EUR/USD USD/JPY USD/CNY

5 months ago

Stocks

StocksBullish

AI Infrastructure Boom Drives Early Demand for Lumentum’s 1.6T Optical Tech

Key Facts

•Lumentum is seeing a 1.6T demand surge ahead of the original plan.
•Tight laser supply and a shift toward 200G lane mix are reshaping the company's profit profile.

Impact:

7/10

LITE AAOI COHR

5 months ago

Commodities

CommoditiesBullish

Iran-Israel Conflict Escalation Risks Loom Over Global Energy and Gold Markets

Key Facts

•There are expectations of a second phase of conflict between Iran and Israel that may involve imminent attacks.
•Global markets may have underestimated the risks of military escalation in the region.
•The possibility of the United States being drawn back into direct conflict in the region.

Impact:

7/10

Brent Crude WTI XAU/USD

5 months ago

Crypto

CryptoBearish

Bitcoin Whale Deposits to Binance Hit 14-Month High of $8.2 Billion

Key Facts

•Bitcoin whale inflows to Binance reached $8.24 billion over the past 30 days.
•These deposits represent a 14-month high, leading to climbing exchange balances.
•The trend of rising exchange balances is often associated with increased sell pressure and market volatility.

Impact:

7/10

BTC/USD BTC/USDT ETH/USD BTC

5 months ago

Macro Economy

Macro EconomyMixed

Potential Return of Trump’s Tariff Policies Sparks Market Speculation

Key Facts

•Reports suggest a potential rebound or escalation of tariff policies associated with Donald Trump.

Impact:

7/10

USD SPY CNY/USD XAU/USD

5 months ago

Macro EconomyMixedUpdated

Trump Hikes Tariffs to 15% Following Court Ruling as U.S. Stocks Open Flat

Key Facts

•U.S. President Donald Trump announced an increase in global tariffs from 10% to 15%.
•Asia-Pacific markets are set to open higher, shrugging off concerns regarding trade policies.

Impact:

7/10

N225 HSI AS51 USD/CNY

5 months ago

ForexBullishUpdated

US Dollar Surges on Trade Policy Shift as Pound Hits Multi-Month Lows

Key Facts

•A Supreme Court ruling and subsequent White House response have reshaped US trade policy.
•A new 15% Section 122 tariff was implemented to restore most of the prior tax burden after a brief drop in the effective rate.

Impact:

7/10

DXY EUR/USD USD/JPY USD/CNY

5 months ago

ForexMixed

USD/JPY Forecast: 156 Level Becomes New Battleground Following US Tariff Ruling

Key Facts

•The USD/JPY pair made significant gains last week ahead of a US legal ruling.
•The US Supreme Court issued a ruling on trade tariffs that could trigger market volatility.
•The 156.00 level is identified as a critical technical and psychological zone for upcoming price action.

Impact:

7/10

USD/JPY Nikkei 225

5 months ago

ForexMixed

US Tariffs and Geopolitical Tensions Spark Global Forex Volatility

Key Facts

•US tariff-related turmoil has triggered a volatile start to the trading week in the foreign exchange market.
•Geopolitical developments are contributing to heightened investor uncertainty in global markets.

Impact:

7/10

USD EUR/USD USD/JPY AUD/USD

5 months ago

StocksBullish

Google Stock Surges 71% Driven by AI Expansion and Cloud Profitability

Key Facts

•Google stock (GOOGL) experienced a 71% increase over the past 12 months.
•Growth is fueled by AI-driven expansion and cloud profitability.
•The company showed strong revenue growth and improved profit margins.

Impact:

7/10

GOOGL GOOG QQQ SPY

5 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

Rolls-Royce Shares Hit Record High on Buyback and Dividend Expectations

Key Facts

•Rolls-Royce share price reached a record high of 1,353p ahead of financial results scheduled for Thursday.
•Reports indicate the company is considering announcing a new share buyback program worth approximately £1.5 billion.
•Rolls-Royce stock price has jumped 120% in the last 12 months, bringing its market capitalization to over $152 billion.

Impact:

7/10

RR.L FTSE 100

5 months ago

StocksBearish

Trump Warns Netflix Over Warner Bros Discovery Bid, Demands Removal of Susan Rice

Key Facts

•Donald Trump warned Netflix to remove Susan Rice from its board or 'face the consequences'.
•The warnings come as Netflix is reportedly in a bid to take control of Warner Bros Discovery (WBD).
•Trump criticized Netflix's close ties to the Democratic Party, citing production deals with the Obamas and political donations.

Impact:

7/10

NFLX WBD

5 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

ONEOK Posts 11% Annual Income Growth Despite Fourth-Quarter Profit Decline

Key Facts

•ONEOK's net income increased by 11% for the full-year 2025.
•Adjusted EBITDA grew by 18% in 2025.
•The company released its official 2026 financial guidance alongside fourth-quarter results.

Impact:

7/10

OKE

5 months ago

StocksBullish

FDA Approves Eli Lilly's Multi-Dose Zepbound Pen for Weight Loss

Key Facts

•The US FDA approved a multi-dose injection pen for Eli Lilly's weight-loss drug Zepbound.
•The new pen delivers four weekly injections from a single device.
•The drug will be available at the same self-pay price as the single-dose vial format.

Impact:

7/10

LLY

5 months ago

StocksBullish

FTSE 100 Hits Record High Amid Insurance Sector Surge and M&A Activity

Key Facts

•The FTSE 100 Index reached a record high of 10,685, outperforming US markets in both sterling and dollar terms.
•Beazley shares have soared by over 45% this year, driven by merger and acquisition activity.
•Zurich Insurance announced a potential £8.4 billion acquisition that would make it the largest player in the Lloyd’s market.

Impact:

7/10

FTSE 100 GBP/USD EWU

5 months ago

StocksBullish

Amazon to Invest $12 Billion in Louisiana AI Data Centers

Key Facts

•Amazon plans to invest $12 billion in artificial intelligence data centers in Louisiana.
•Amazon's total AI spending is expected to reach $200 billion this year.
•Amazon's AI spending is projected to be higher than any of the other hyperscalers.

Impact:

7/10

AMZN QQQ SPY

5 months ago

StocksBullish

Nvidia to Enter Laptop Processor Market by 2026, Challenging Intel and Apple

Key Facts

•Nvidia plans to launch a laptop chip in the first half of 2026.
•The move aims to compete with major players like Intel, AMD, Qualcomm, and Apple in the consumer laptop market.

Impact:

7/10

NVDA INTC AMD QCOM AAPL

5 months ago

StocksBullish

Lumentum (LITE) Shifts CPO Tech from Hype to Contracted Backlog Amid AI Demand

Key Facts

•Lumentum (LITE) is seeing its Co-Packaged Optics (CPO) shift from hype to a contracted backlog.
•The company expects a significant scale-up in production by late 2027.
•Demand for AI optics is driving a record revenue outlook for the company.

Impact:

7/10

LITE

5 months ago

StocksBullish

Toast Inc. Shares Surge on Strong 2025 Results and Expanded Buyback Program

Key Facts

•Toast's EPS beat expectations by $0.04 in Q4 2025.
•The company achieved 24% revenue growth for FY 2025, with EPS rising to $0.56.
•Operating margins improved by over 400 basis points year-over-year.

Impact:

7/10

TOST

5 months ago

StocksBullish

Vanda Pharmaceuticals Surges 45% Following FDA Approval of BYSANTI

Key Facts

•Vanda Pharmaceuticals received FDA approval for BYSANTI (milsaperidone) to treat schizophrenia and bipolar I disorder.
•VNDA stock surged approximately 45% following the approval announcement.
•The new drug has 'New Chemical Entity' (NCE) status and patent protection through 2044.

Impact:

7/10

VNDA

5 months ago

StocksBullish

Applied Optoelectronics Expands US Capacity to Meet Surging AI Networking Demand

Key Facts

•Applied Optoelectronics is expanding its U.S.-based manufacturing capacity for 400G, 800G, and 1.6T optical transceivers.
•AI data center scale-out and increased GPU density are driving demand for higher networking bandwidth.
•The company's Q4 earnings update is scheduled for February 26, serving as a key indicator for 2026 expectations.

Impact:

7/10

AAOI

5 months ago

StocksBearish

Gossamer Bio Investigated for Securities Fraud Following 75% Stock Price Collapse

Key Facts

•Law firm Block & Leviton is investigating Gossamer Bio, Inc. (Nasdaq: GOSS) for potential securities fraud.
•Gossamer Bio shares fell by more than 75%.

Impact:

7/10

GOSS

5 months ago

StocksBearish

Surgery Partners Stock Plunges 39% as Irenic Capital Slashes Stake

Key Facts

•Irenic Capital sold 1,047,583 shares of Surgery Partners during the fourth quarter.
•The transaction value was estimated at approximately $19.25 million based on average Q4 pricing.
•The fund's position value decreased by $23.19 million by quarter-end due to both sales and price fluctuations.

Impact:

7/10

SGRY

5 months ago

StocksMixed

Palvella Therapeutics to Report Phase 3 SELVA Trial Results for QTORIN™ Gel

Key Facts

•Palvella Therapeutics will host a conference call to discuss topline results from the Phase 3 SELVA clinical trial of QTORIN™ rapamycin gel.
•The study targets the treatment of Microcystic Lymphatic Malformations.
•The conference call is scheduled for February 24, 2026, at 8:00 am ET.

Impact:

7/10

Palvella Therapeutics

5 months ago

StocksBullish

United Airlines Selects 300 GE Aerospace Engines for Boeing 787 Fleet

Key Facts

•United Airlines selected 300 GEnx engines from GE Aerospace for its new Boeing 787 aircraft.
•United Airlines becomes the largest GEnx operator globally following this order.
•The deal is expected to boost GE Aerospace's long-term service revenues.

Impact:

7/10

GE UAL BA

5 months ago

StocksBearishUpdated

Novo Nordisk Faces Technical Breakdown as Shares Hit 5-Year Low

Key Facts

•Novo Nordisk shares tumbled on Monday to reach their lowest point in nearly five years.
•The decline comes amid intensifying competition in the weight-loss drug market.

Impact:

7/10

NVO NOVOB.CO LLY

5 months ago

StocksBullish

Woodside Energy Reports Record Production of 198.8 MMboe for 2025

Key Facts

•Woodside reported record production of 198.8 million barrels of oil equivalent (MMboe) for 2025.
•The Sangomar project and reliability at Pluto LNG and NWS Project assets underpinned the record results.
•Record production levels offset the impact of lower realised market prices.

Impact:

7/10

WDS.AX WDS

5 months ago

StocksBullish

Better and Framework Ventures to Deploy $500M via Sky Stablecoin Ecosystem

Key Facts

•Better Home & Finance and Framework Ventures announced a strategic partnership to provide $500M in credit.
•Better will be integrated into the Sky stablecoin ecosystem as a 'Star' focused on home finance.
•The initiative aims to bridge traditional mortgages with decentralized finance (DeFi) via Real World Assets (RWA).

Impact:

7/10

BETR SKY

5 months ago

StocksBullish

Arcus Biosciences Reports Positive Phase 1/1b Data for Kidney Cancer Drug Casdatifan

Key Facts

•Arcus Biosciences announced new efficacy data for Casdatifan showing progression-free survival beyond one year.
•The Phase 1/1b ARC-20 study targets patients with late-line metastatic clear cell renal cell carcinoma (ccRCC).
•Casdatifan is categorized as a HIF-2a inhibitor with best-in-class potential.

Impact:

7/10

RCUS

5 months ago

CommoditiesBullish

Trump Tariffs Boost Gold’s Safe-Haven Appeal and Lift Mining Stocks

Key Facts

•New tariffs announced by Trump over the weekend sent investors flocking to gold as a safe haven.
•Mining stocks pushed higher and are currently forming technical basing patterns.

Impact:

7/10

XAU/USD GDX NEM GOLD

5 months ago

CommoditiesBullish

Goldman Sachs Hikes 2026 Oil Forecast as Geopolitical Tensions Drive Prices Higher

Key Facts

•Brent climbed nearly 5% last week on geopolitical tensions.
•Goldman Sachs raised its 2026 oil price forecast based on tighter supply expectations.
•Markets are awaiting upcoming talks between the U.S. and Iran.

Impact:

7/10

Brent Crude WTI

5 months ago

CommoditiesBullish

Ukrainian Strikes Target Russia's Druzhba Pipeline Network, Raising Oil Supply Concerns

Key Facts

•Ukrainian forces targeted critical nodes in the Druzhba pipeline network, including a major pumping hub in Tatarstan.
•The attacks triggered widespread fires at facilities belonging to Russia's Transneft.
•Strikes included the Unecha station in Bryansk and the Nikolskoye station in Tambov, both critical for energy logistics.

Impact:

7/10

Brent Crude WTI Crude

5 months ago

CommoditiesMixed

Brent Oil Volatility Rises as Markets Weigh Geopolitical Risks and Tariff Concerns

Key Facts

•Brent oil prices pulled back after a sharp two-day surge driven by US–Iran tensions.
•Deutsche Bank analysts note that weekend risk premium is being unwound despite reports of potential US strikes on Iran.
•Tariffs and geopolitical tensions are identified as the primary drivers of current oil market volatility.

Impact:

7/10

Brent Oil WTI Oil

5 months ago

CommoditiesBullish

Europe Set for Record LNG Imports in February 2026 Amid Inventory Depletion

Key Facts

•Europe is on track to hit a record 14.20 million tons of LNG imports in February 2026, according to Kpler forecasts.
•The projected imports represent a 22% year-on-year increase, with the U.S. supplying 57% (8.05 million tons) of the total.
•The surge in imports is driven by fast-depleting gas inventories across Europe.

Impact:

7/10

Dutch TTF Henry Hub UNG XOM CVX

5 months ago

CryptoBearishUpdated×4

WLFI Discloses Attack Details: Co-Founder Accounts Hacked and Paid Influencers Targeted USD1

Key Facts

•World Liberty Financial claimed its USD1 stablecoin was targeted in a coordinated attack involving hacked co-founder accounts.
•The attack included paid influencer campaigns and aggressive short positions against the stablecoin.
•The USD1 stablecoin experienced a slip from its $1 peg, with some reports indicating a severe drop.

Impact:

7/10

USD1

5 months ago

CryptoBearish

Bitcoin's $60,000 Support: A Critical Threshold for the Bull Cycle, Warns Vinny Lingham

Key Facts

•Prominent VC Vinny Lingham warned that the $60,000 level for Bitcoin is a critical threshold for the survival of the current market cycle.
•Lingham believes that losing this level is not just about short-term price action but threatens the entire structure of the bull cycle.

Impact:

7/10

BTC/USD ETH/USD SOL/USD BTC

5 months ago

CryptoBearishUpdated

Vitalik Buterin’s ETH Sales Hit 8,800 in February as Technicals Signal More Downside

Key Facts

•Ethereum founder Vitalik Buterin sold a portion of his ETH holdings.
•The price of ETH sank following the sales activity.
•Market sentiment for Ethereum has reached the 'Extreme Fear' level.

Impact:

7/10

ETH/USD ETH/BTC ARB/USD OP/USD ETH

5 months ago

CryptoBullish

Crypto.com Secures Conditional OCC Approval for US National Bank Charter

Key Facts

•Crypto.com has secured conditional approval from the US Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) to pursue a federally chartered national bank license.

Impact:

7/10

CRO BTC ETH

5 months ago

CryptoBearishUpdated

Bitcoin Plunges to $63,950 as Market Sentiment Collapses into 'Extreme Fear'

Key Facts

•Bitcoin price fell below $65,000 to nearly $64,000 on Monday.
•The decline is attributed to ongoing geopolitical and macroeconomic uncertainty in 2026.
•These conditions sparked a flight from risk-on investments among investors.

Impact:

7/10

BTC/USD ETH/USD COIN BITO BTC

5 months ago

CryptoBullish

Tether Market Cap Contraction Signals Potential Bitcoin Bottom and Rally

Key Facts

•Tether's market capitalization dropped by $3 billion within two months in 2026.
•Historically, a similar drop in Tether's market cap led to a 100% rally in Bitcoin's price.

Impact:

7/10

BTC/USD USDT BTC

5 months ago

CryptoBearish

Bitmine Faces $8.8 Billion Loss on Ethereum Holdings, Surpassing FTX Deficit

Key Facts

•Bitmine is facing $8.8 billion in losses on its Ether holdings.
•Bitmine's losses exceed the deficit recorded by customers during the FTX collapse.
•10x Research raised alarms regarding Ethereum's valuation in the current market.

Impact:

7/10

ETH/USD ETH/BTC ETHE ETH

5 months ago

CryptoBullish

Stablecore Integrates with Jack Henry to Enable Stablecoins for 1,600 Banks

Key Facts

•Stablecore integrated with the Jack Henry Fintech Integration Network.
•The partnership allows 1,600 banks and credit unions to offer tokenized deposits and crypto lending.
•The integration will provide 24/7 payment rails for traditional financial institutions.

Impact:

7/10

USDC PYUSD JKHY

5 months ago

CryptoBullish

Hedera (HBAR) Integrates with WEF Digital ID and FedEx for Global Infrastructure

Key Facts

•HBAR is being linked to the World Economic Forum's (WEF) Digital ID infrastructure.
•FedEx is involved in the move through a council related to this ecosystem.
•HBAR is evolving from a speculative asset into metered infrastructure for global identity and financial trade.

Impact:

7/10

HBAR/USD

5 months ago

CryptoBullish

NEAR Protocol Reaches Economic Maturity with 50% Inflation Cut and AI Integration

Key Facts

•NEAR supply is fully unlocked and inflation has been reduced by 50%.
•NEAR Intents settled over $13 billion in cross-chain volume.
•NEAR has become the native payment token for AI services within the ecosystem.

Impact:

7/10

NEAR/USD NEAR/BTC

5 months ago

Macro EconomyMixedUpdated

Trump Reimplements Tariffs Despite Court Ruling, Escalating Global Trade Tensions

Key Facts

•The US Supreme Court has placed limits on tariffs imposed by the Trump administration, impacting trade policy.
•CFOs are facing uncertainty regarding new levies and potential refund claims for past tariffs.
•The trade outlook for 2026 remains volatile and unsettled for major corporations.

Impact:

7/10

SPY DXY XRT MMM

5 months ago

Macro EconomyMixed

US Congress Faces 150-Day Deadline to Codify Tariffs and Avoid Revenue Cliff

Key Facts

•Congress has less than 150 days to codify Trump's proposed tariffs to avoid a significant revenue shortfall.
•The tariffs are considered essential to avoid a so-called 'revenue cliff' that could hit the federal budget.

Impact:

7/10

USD SPY TLT IWM

5 months ago

Macro EconomyBearish

Dow Jones Slumps as Trump Pursues New Tariffs Following Supreme Court Ruling

Key Facts

•The Dow Jones Industrial Average is heading for its worst daily performance in a month.
•President Trump is looking to impose replacement tariffs after the Supreme Court struck down his previous program.
•Trump launched verbal attacks against the Supreme Court, creating an uneasy environment for investors in U.S. assets.

Impact:

7/10

DIA DJI SPY USD/JPY DXY

5 months ago

Macro EconomyBullish

New Delhi Declaration: India Unveils $200 Billion Investment Boost for AI Sector

Key Facts

•India’s AI Impact Summit concluded with the issuance of the 'New Delhi Declaration'.
•A $200 billion investment boost was announced to support the AI sector.
•Major tech giants provided voluntary commitments as part of the summit's outcomes.

Impact:

7/10

NIFTY 50 INDA USD/INR

5 months ago

Macro EconomyMixed

US Customs Halts IEEPA Tariffs Following Supreme Court Ruling; New Duties Take Effect

Key Facts

•US Customs and Border Protection will stop collecting tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) starting early Tuesday.
•The shift follows a US Supreme Court ruling that declared these specific duties illegal.
•Simultaneously with the withdrawal of IEEPA tariffs, a new global import duty under a separate authority is taking effect.

Impact:

7/10

SPY USD DXY

5 months ago

Macro EconomyBearish

Citrini Research Warns of 40% S&P 500 Crash Linked to AI Boom Disruption

Key Facts

•Citrini Research warned of a potential dive of nearly 40% in the S&P 500 index.
•The report suggests that a booming AI economy could be detrimental to the broader macro economy.

Impact:

7/10

SPX SPY QQQ

5 months ago

Macro EconomyMixed

Wall Street Weighs Economic Impact of Shifting US Tariff Policies

Key Facts

•Wall Street is assessing the economic impact of tariffs that are being phased out and new ones that are being introduced.
•Uncertainty surrounding tariff policies is causing concern among business sectors and financial analysts.

Impact:

7/10

SPY DXY USD/CNY XLI

5 months ago

Macro EconomyBearishUpdated

US Futures Tumble as White House Imposes 15% Tariff Following SCOTUS Ruling

Key Facts

•S&P 500 futures fell 0.5% and Nasdaq 100 contracts slid 0.6% due to trade policy uncertainty.
•A Supreme Court ruling on tariffs may require the refund of significant fiscal revenue from 2025, potentially increasing debt issuance.
•Most Magnificent Seven stocks declined, except for Alphabet which rose following a Wells Fargo upgrade.

Impact:

7/10

ES NQ USD NVDA GOOGL+2

5 months ago