Why AI Might Strain The Economy Before It Booms
Our Top Market Takeaways for February 20th, 2026. Â Index definitions: Â The S&P 500 Index is an…
US PCE inflation heats up in December
WASHINGTON, Feb 20 (Reuters) – Underlying U.S. inflation increased more than expected in December, and signs are pointing…
New oil and gas reserves found in Kohat
ISLAMABAD: Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDC), Pakistan’s leading exploration and production company, on Friday announced a…
Yen’s purchasing power sinks to 53-year low, one-third of peak
Currencies Besides US dollar, the currency also falls against Chinese yuan and Thai baht The yen’s real effective exchange…
U.S. Business Activity Growth Slows as Europe Picks Up Pace
The eurozone continues to hold up better than expected in the face of repeated tariff shocks and subdued…
Weekend briefing: Trump loses tariff case, imposes new 10% tariff-tax
Here’s our summary of key economic events overnight that affect New Zealand with news that the US Supreme…
US economy slows in final months after turbulent year – BBC
US economy slows in final months after turbulent year BBCFourth-quarter U.S. GDP up just 1.4%, badly missing estimate; inflation…
The U.S. K-shaped economy just keeps getting worse – LegalShield’s Layton
Kitco NEWS has a diverse team of journalists reporting on the economy, stock markets, commodities, cryptocurrencies, mining and…
Supreme Court Trump tariff decision: Retail industry reacts
The retail industry on Friday said the Supreme Court’s ruling that struck down some of President Donald Trump’s…
South Africa’s largest lenders raise $322 million in new bank loss-buffer issuance
South Africa’s largest banks have raised about $322 million in new loss-absorbing debt as part of a central…
WMT falls as cautious outlook meets a pricey run
New York, Feb 20, 2026, 10:42 EST — Regular session. Walmart slipped roughly 1.5% in early trading. The…
Eurozone February flash services PMI 51.8 vs 51.9 expected
Prior 51.6Manufacturing PMI 50.8 vs 50.0 expectedPrior 49.5Composite PMI 51.9 vs 51.5 expectedPrior 51.3 The most notable thing…