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Spot Vol Beta This gauge shows how sensitive S&P 500 option volatility is to moves in the index itself. A reading of 1.06 suggests volatility is reacting slightly more than normal to price changes, but not at extreme levels. Overall, options pricing appears fairly balanced
February 12, 2026 at 8:05 PM
Spot Vol Beta This gauge shows how sensitive S&P 500 option volatility is to moves in the index itself. A reading of 1.06 suggests volatility is reacting slightly more than normal to price changes, but not at extreme levels. Overall, options pricing appears fairly balanced
#China’s Smart Dragon-3 #rocket lifted off from offshore waters Thursday, deploying seven #satellites —including #Pakistan ’s PRSC-EO2 and an AI-powered Earth observation satellite from the #Chinese University of Hong Kong—into #orbit. #Space
February 12, 2026 at 8:02 PM
#China’s Smart Dragon-3 #rocket lifted off from offshore waters Thursday, deploying seven #satellites —including #Pakistan ’s PRSC-EO2 and an AI-powered Earth observation satellite from the #Chinese University of Hong Kong—into #orbit. #Space
BRENT OIL FUTURES CLOSED AT $67.52 PER BARREL, DECREASING BY $1.88 OR 2.71% 📉⛽️
February 12, 2026 at 7:49 PM
BRENT OIL FUTURES CLOSED AT $67.52 PER BARREL, DECREASING BY $1.88 OR 2.71% 📉⛽️
BRENT CRUDE FUTURES SETTLE AT $67.52/BBL, DOWN $1.88 OR 2.71%
February 12, 2026 at 7:49 PM
BRENT CRUDE FUTURES SETTLE AT $67.52/BBL, DOWN $1.88 OR 2.71%
Brent crude futures settle at $67.52/bbl, down $1.88, 2.71%.
February 12, 2026 at 7:47 PM
Brent crude futures settle at $67.52/bbl, down $1.88, 2.71%.
NYMEX Natural Gas March futures settle at $3.2170/MMBTU. NYMEX Diesel March futures settle at $2.3927 a gallon. NYMEX Gasoline March futures settle at $1.9159 a gallon. NYMEX WTI crude March futures settle at $62.84 a barrel down $1.79, 2.77%.
February 12, 2026 at 7:32 PM
NYMEX Natural Gas March futures settle at $3.2170/MMBTU. NYMEX Diesel March futures settle at $2.3927 a gallon. NYMEX Gasoline March futures settle at $1.9159 a gallon. NYMEX WTI crude March futures settle at $62.84 a barrel down $1.79, 2.77%.
Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Lin Jian has said that China believes the two-State solution is the fundamental way to resolve the Palestinian question, adding that China has consistently opposed the construction of new settlements in the occupied Palestinian territories. Lin
February 12, 2026 at 7:32 PM
Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Lin Jian has said that China believes the two-State solution is the fundamental way to resolve the Palestinian question, adding that China has consistently opposed the construction of new settlements in the occupied Palestinian territories. Lin
U.S. CRUDE OIL FUTURES ENDED AT $62.84 PER BARREL, FALLING BY $1.79 OR 2.77%, INDICATING A DECREASE IN OIL PRICES 🔻🛢️
February 12, 2026 at 7:32 PM
U.S. CRUDE OIL FUTURES ENDED AT $62.84 PER BARREL, FALLING BY $1.79 OR 2.77%, INDICATING A DECREASE IN OIL PRICES 🔻🛢️
U.S. CRUDE OIL FUTURES SETTLE AT $62.84/BBL, DOWN $1.79 OR 2.77%
February 12, 2026 at 7:31 PM
U.S. CRUDE OIL FUTURES SETTLE AT $62.84/BBL, DOWN $1.79 OR 2.77%
OIL FELL SHARPLY BELOW $63 A BARREL AS RISK-OFF SENTIMENT AND PERSISTENT US-IRAN TENSIONS OVERSHADOWED DIPLOMATIC HOPES, KEEPING PRICES RANGE-BOUND DESPITE SIGNS OF GLOBAL OVERSUPPLY.
February 12, 2026 at 7:31 PM
OIL FELL SHARPLY BELOW $63 A BARREL AS RISK-OFF SENTIMENT AND PERSISTENT US-IRAN TENSIONS OVERSHADOWED DIPLOMATIC HOPES, KEEPING PRICES RANGE-BOUND DESPITE SIGNS OF GLOBAL OVERSUPPLY.
BANGLADESH ELECTION: BANGLADESH NATIONALIST PARTY'S COALITION CROSSES HALFWAY MARK IN VOTE COUNT - REPORTS
February 12, 2026 at 7:25 PM
BANGLADESH ELECTION: BANGLADESH NATIONALIST PARTY'S COALITION CROSSES HALFWAY MARK IN VOTE COUNT - REPORTS
Senate Republican Leader Thune: The Senate to go on recess as DHS funding deadline nears.
February 12, 2026 at 7:20 PM
Senate Republican Leader Thune: The Senate to go on recess as DHS funding deadline nears.
SENATE MAJORITY LEADER THUNE: DHS FUNDING NEGOTIATIONS WILL CONTINUE OVER THE NEXT FEW DAYS
February 12, 2026 at 7:16 PM
SENATE MAJORITY LEADER THUNE: DHS FUNDING NEGOTIATIONS WILL CONTINUE OVER THE NEXT FEW DAYS
ANTHROPIC RAISES $30 BILLION IN SERIES G FUNDING, REACHING $380 BILLION POST-MONEY VALUATION. FUNDING ROUND CO-LED BY D. E. SHAW VENTURES, DRAGONEER, FOUNDERS FUND, ICONIQ, AND MGX.
February 12, 2026 at 7:15 PM
ANTHROPIC RAISES $30 BILLION IN SERIES G FUNDING, REACHING $380 BILLION POST-MONEY VALUATION. FUNDING ROUND CO-LED BY D. E. SHAW VENTURES, DRAGONEER, FOUNDERS FUND, ICONIQ, AND MGX.
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY: PROJECTS ARE PART OF A $525M INITIATIVE TO EXPAND AND REVITALIZE AMERICA’S COAL FLEET
February 12, 2026 at 7:14 PM
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY: PROJECTS ARE PART OF A $525M INITIATIVE TO EXPAND AND REVITALIZE AMERICA’S COAL FLEET
TRUMP: WASN’T AWARE OF LUTNICK’S VISIT TO EPSTEIN ISLAND; SAYS HE HASN’T DISCUSSED IT WITH LUTNICK
February 12, 2026 at 7:12 PM
TRUMP: WASN’T AWARE OF LUTNICK’S VISIT TO EPSTEIN ISLAND; SAYS HE HASN’T DISCUSSED IT WITH LUTNICK
Senate Republican Leader Thune: Negotiations will continue over the next few days.
February 12, 2026 at 7:12 PM
Senate Republican Leader Thune: Negotiations will continue over the next few days.
*TRUMP: ISRAELI PRESIDENT SHOULD PARDON NETANYAHUA
February 12, 2026 at 7:12 PM
*TRUMP: ISRAELI PRESIDENT SHOULD PARDON NETANYAHUA
TRUMP: WASN'T AWARE OF LUTNICK'S VISIT TO EPSTEIN ISLAND
February 12, 2026 at 7:11 PM
TRUMP: WASN'T AWARE OF LUTNICK'S VISIT TO EPSTEIN ISLAND
Trump ends remarks at the White House.
February 12, 2026 at 7:11 PM
Trump ends remarks at the White House.
U.S. JUDGE BLOCKS TERMINATION OF TEMPORARY DEPORTATION PROTECTIONS FOR HUNDREDS FROM SOUTH SUDAN
February 12, 2026 at 7:11 PM
U.S. JUDGE BLOCKS TERMINATION OF TEMPORARY DEPORTATION PROTECTIONS FOR HUNDREDS FROM SOUTH SUDAN
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY ANNOUNCES $175M TO MODERNIZE COAL PLANTS, MAINTAINING AFFORDABLE AND RELIABLE POWER SUPPLY
February 12, 2026 at 7:11 PM
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY ANNOUNCES $175M TO MODERNIZE COAL PLANTS, MAINTAINING AFFORDABLE AND RELIABLE POWER SUPPLY
VENEZUELA TO GRANT MORE OIL DRILLING BLOCKS TO CHEVRON AND REPSOL — SOURCES SAY.
February 12, 2026 at 7:10 PM
VENEZUELA TO GRANT MORE OIL DRILLING BLOCKS TO CHEVRON AND REPSOL — SOURCES SAY.
EU-Australia trade deal talks to continue on Friday.
February 12, 2026 at 7:10 PM
EU-Australia trade deal talks to continue on Friday.
ELI LILLY: PRE-LAUNCH INVENTORIES CAPITALIZED AS OF DEC 31, 2025 TOTALED $1.5B, PRIMARILY RELATED TO ORFORGLIPRON — SEC FILING
February 12, 2026 at 7:10 PM
ELI LILLY: PRE-LAUNCH INVENTORIES CAPITALIZED AS OF DEC 31, 2025 TOTALED $1.5B, PRIMARILY RELATED TO ORFORGLIPRON — SEC FILING