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US offers more details on claim China conducted secret nuclear weapons test-SCMP
February 18, 2026 at 12:37 AM
US offers more details on claim China conducted secret nuclear weapons test-SCMP
Japan’s 10-year yield eases 1 basis point to 2.115%.
February 18, 2026 at 12:34 AM
Japan’s 10-year yield eases 1 basis point to 2.115%.
Japan’s 2-year yield edges higher by 0.5 bp to 1.23%.
February 18, 2026 at 12:34 AM
Japan’s 2-year yield edges higher by 0.5 bp to 1.23%.
Japan’s exports rose at the fastest clip in more than three years as shipments to China and the EU surged-BBG
February 18, 2026 at 12:34 AM
Japan’s exports rose at the fastest clip in more than three years as shipments to China and the EU surged-BBG
Google announces debut AI hub in India, expanding full-suite AI capabilities and consumer offerings.
February 18, 2026 at 12:34 AM
Google announces debut AI hub in India, expanding full-suite AI capabilities and consumer offerings.
AUSTRALIA WAGE PRICE INDEX (Q/Q) Q4: 0.8% (EST 0.8%; PREV 0.8%)
February 18, 2026 at 12:34 AM
AUSTRALIA WAGE PRICE INDEX (Q/Q) Q4: 0.8% (EST 0.8%; PREV 0.8%)
AUSTRALIA WAGE PRICE INDEX (Y/Y) Q4: 3.4% (EST 3.4%; PREV 3.4%)
February 18, 2026 at 12:34 AM
AUSTRALIA WAGE PRICE INDEX (Y/Y) Q4: 3.4% (EST 3.4%; PREV 3.4%)
Moody’s lowers issuer and GOLT ratings of Sierra Ridge Metropolitan District 2, Colorado, to Baa1 from A3.
February 18, 2026 at 12:33 AM
Moody’s lowers issuer and GOLT ratings of Sierra Ridge Metropolitan District 2, Colorado, to Baa1 from A3.
Tesla to avert 30-day license suspension in California following corrective measures, DMV says.
February 18, 2026 at 12:33 AM
Tesla to avert 30-day license suspension in California following corrective measures, DMV says.
Tesla to avert 30-day license suspension in California following corrective measures, DMV says.
February 18, 2026 at 12:33 AM
Tesla to avert 30-day license suspension in California following corrective measures, DMV says.
Moody’s lowers issuer and GOLT ratings of Sierra Ridge Metropolitan District 2, Colorado, to Baa1 from A3.
February 18, 2026 at 12:33 AM
Moody’s lowers issuer and GOLT ratings of Sierra Ridge Metropolitan District 2, Colorado, to Baa1 from A3.
AUSTRALIA WAGE PRICE INDEX (Y/Y) Q4: 3.4% (EST 3.4%; PREV 3.4%)
February 18, 2026 at 12:32 AM
AUSTRALIA WAGE PRICE INDEX (Y/Y) Q4: 3.4% (EST 3.4%; PREV 3.4%)
AUSTRALIA WAGE PRICE INDEX (Q/Q) Q4: 0.8% (EST 0.8%; PREV 0.8%)
February 18, 2026 at 12:32 AM
AUSTRALIA WAGE PRICE INDEX (Q/Q) Q4: 0.8% (EST 0.8%; PREV 0.8%)
Google announces debut AI hub in India, expanding full-suite AI capabilities and consumer offerings.
February 18, 2026 at 12:29 AM
Google announces debut AI hub in India, expanding full-suite AI capabilities and consumer offerings.
Japan’s exports rose at the fastest clip in more than three years as shipments to China and the EU surged-BBG
February 18, 2026 at 12:27 AM
Japan’s exports rose at the fastest clip in more than three years as shipments to China and the EU surged-BBG
Japan’s 2-year yield edges higher by 0.5 bp to 1.23%.
February 18, 2026 at 12:24 AM
Japan’s 2-year yield edges higher by 0.5 bp to 1.23%.
Japan’s 10-year yield eases 1 basis point to 2.115%.
February 18, 2026 at 12:24 AM
Japan’s 10-year yield eases 1 basis point to 2.115%.
ASIAN STOCKS SET FOR POSITIVE OPEN IN THIN HOLIDAY TRADING AFTER CHOPPY US SESSION AMID AI CONCERNS, WHILE INVESTORS EYE RBNZ POLICY DECISION; S&P/ASX 200 RISES 0.4%, BITCOIN FALLS TO $67,533, WTI CRUDE AT $62.24, GOLD AT $4,869.
February 18, 2026 at 12:17 AM
ASIAN STOCKS SET FOR POSITIVE OPEN IN THIN HOLIDAY TRADING AFTER CHOPPY US SESSION AMID AI CONCERNS, WHILE INVESTORS EYE RBNZ POLICY DECISION; S&P/ASX 200 RISES 0.4%, BITCOIN FALLS TO $67,533, WTI CRUDE AT $62.24, GOLD AT $4,869.
COPPER SLIDES 1.5% IN THIN TRADING AS GLOBAL STOCKPILES RISE, WHILE NICKEL AND LEAD ALSO DECLINE AMID WEAK SENTIMENT AND US TECH SELL-OFF.
February 18, 2026 at 12:13 AM
COPPER SLIDES 1.5% IN THIN TRADING AS GLOBAL STOCKPILES RISE, WHILE NICKEL AND LEAD ALSO DECLINE AMID WEAK SENTIMENT AND US TECH SELL-OFF.
GOLD FALLS BELOW $4,900 AS STRONGER DOLLAR AND HOLIDAY-THIN TRADING PRESSURE PRECIOUS METALS, DESPITE STRONG DEMAND IN CHINA AND INDIA.
February 18, 2026 at 12:10 AM
GOLD FALLS BELOW $4,900 AS STRONGER DOLLAR AND HOLIDAY-THIN TRADING PRESSURE PRECIOUS METALS, DESPITE STRONG DEMAND IN CHINA AND INDIA.
SANTOS LTD. PLANS 10% WORKFORCE CUT AFTER PROFIT FELL TO $818 MILLION ON WEAKER OIL AND LNG PRICES WHILE STILL TARGETING HIGHER OUTPUT FROM NEW PROJECTS.SANTOS LTD. PLANS 10% WORKFORCE CUT AFTER PROFIT FELL TO $818 MILLION ON WEAKER OIL AND LNG PRICES WHILE STILL TARGETING HIGHER
February 18, 2026 at 12:08 AM
SANTOS LTD. PLANS 10% WORKFORCE CUT AFTER PROFIT FELL TO $818 MILLION ON WEAKER OIL AND LNG PRICES WHILE STILL TARGETING HIGHER OUTPUT FROM NEW PROJECTS.SANTOS LTD. PLANS 10% WORKFORCE CUT AFTER PROFIT FELL TO $818 MILLION ON WEAKER OIL AND LNG PRICES WHILE STILL TARGETING HIGHER
IMF JAPAN MISSION CHIEF: CANNOT SPECULATE ON FUTURE ACTIONS BY AUTHORITIES, WHEN ASKED ABOUT CONDITIONS FOR JAPANESE FX INTERVENTION.
February 18, 2026 at 12:04 AM
IMF JAPAN MISSION CHIEF: CANNOT SPECULATE ON FUTURE ACTIONS BY AUTHORITIES, WHEN ASKED ABOUT CONDITIONS FOR JAPANESE FX INTERVENTION.
META PLATFORMS INC. AND NVIDIA CORP. DEEPEN AI ALLIANCE — META WILL DEPLOY “MILLIONS” OF NVIDIA CHIPS INCLUDING BLACKWELL AND FUTURE VERA RUBIN ACCELERATORS, EXPANDING INFRASTRUCTURE TO POWER GLOBAL-SCALE AI SYSTEMS.
February 18, 2026 at 12:01 AM
META PLATFORMS INC. AND NVIDIA CORP. DEEPEN AI ALLIANCE — META WILL DEPLOY “MILLIONS” OF NVIDIA CHIPS INCLUDING BLACKWELL AND FUTURE VERA RUBIN ACCELERATORS, EXPANDING INFRASTRUCTURE TO POWER GLOBAL-SCALE AI SYSTEMS.
HBM4, 20% More Expensive Than Its Predecessor… Samsung, the 'Super Supplier,' Devises Maximum Profitability Strategy Samsung Electronics, which became the first in the world to begin mass production shipments of HBM4, is crunching the numbers to maximize profits. Samsung is
February 17, 2026 at 11:54 PM
HBM4, 20% More Expensive Than Its Predecessor… Samsung, the 'Super Supplier,' Devises Maximum Profitability Strategy Samsung Electronics, which became the first in the world to begin mass production shipments of HBM4, is crunching the numbers to maximize profits. Samsung is
JAPAN JAN TRADE BALANCE: ¥-1,152.6B (EST ¥-2,129.1B; PREV ¥105.7B; PREV R ¥113.5B). || IMPORTS (Y/Y): -2.5% (EST 3.5%; PREV 5.3%; PREV R 5.2%). || EXPORTS (Y/Y): +16.8% (EST 13%; PREV 5.1%). || TRADE BALANCE ADJUSTED: ¥455.5B (EST ¥-162.6B; PREV ¥-208.6B).
February 17, 2026 at 11:53 PM
JAPAN JAN TRADE BALANCE: ¥-1,152.6B (EST ¥-2,129.1B; PREV ¥105.7B; PREV R ¥113.5B). || IMPORTS (Y/Y): -2.5% (EST 3.5%; PREV 5.3%; PREV R 5.2%). || EXPORTS (Y/Y): +16.8% (EST 13%; PREV 5.1%). || TRADE BALANCE ADJUSTED: ¥455.5B (EST ¥-162.6B; PREV ¥-208.6B).