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Fed's Barr: The Fed can afford to take its time on monetary policy.
February 17, 2026 at 6:22 PM
Fed's Barr: The Fed can afford to take its time on monetary policy.
Fed's Barr: It is reasonable to expect inflation to wane as tariff impact abates.
February 17, 2026 at 6:22 PM
Fed's Barr: It is reasonable to expect inflation to wane as tariff impact abates.
FED'S BARR: IT WILL BE HARD FOR FED TO KNOW IF AI DISRUPTIONS STRUCTURAL OR CYCLICAL
February 17, 2026 at 6:19 PM
FED'S BARR: IT WILL BE HARD FOR FED TO KNOW IF AI DISRUPTIONS STRUCTURAL OR CYCLICAL
5 counterparties take $441M at the Fed Reverse Repo Operation.
February 17, 2026 at 6:19 PM
5 counterparties take $441M at the Fed Reverse Repo Operation.
Fed's Barr: It will be hard for the Fed to know if AI disruptions are structural or cyclical.
February 17, 2026 at 6:18 PM
Fed's Barr: It will be hard for the Fed to know if AI disruptions are structural or cyclical.
FIRST DAY OF TRILATERAL TALKS BETWEEN RUSSIA, UKRAINE, AND THE U.S. CONCLUDES, SAYS KYIV’S LEAD NEGOTIATOR; DISCUSSIONS CENTERED ON PRACTICAL ISSUES AND MECHANICS OF POTENTIAL DECISIONS.
February 17, 2026 at 6:18 PM
FIRST DAY OF TRILATERAL TALKS BETWEEN RUSSIA, UKRAINE, AND THE U.S. CONCLUDES, SAYS KYIV’S LEAD NEGOTIATOR; DISCUSSIONS CENTERED ON PRACTICAL ISSUES AND MECHANICS OF POTENTIAL DECISIONS.
TALKS FOCUSED ON PRACTICAL ISSUES AND THE MECHANICS OF POSSIBLE DECISIONS, UKRAINE'S CHIEF NEGOTIATOR SAID
February 17, 2026 at 6:17 PM
TALKS FOCUSED ON PRACTICAL ISSUES AND THE MECHANICS OF POSSIBLE DECISIONS, UKRAINE'S CHIEF NEGOTIATOR SAID
FIRST DAY OF TRILATERAL TALKS BETWEEN RUSSIA, UKRAINE AND U.S. HAVE ENDED, SAYS KYIV’S LEAD NEGOTIATOR
February 17, 2026 at 6:17 PM
FIRST DAY OF TRILATERAL TALKS BETWEEN RUSSIA, UKRAINE AND U.S. HAVE ENDED, SAYS KYIV’S LEAD NEGOTIATOR
5 counterparties take $441.000m at the Fed Reverse Repo Operation.
February 17, 2026 at 6:17 PM
5 counterparties take $441.000m at the Fed Reverse Repo Operation.
Umerov: The first day of trilateral negotiations in Geneva has concluded. After the joint session, the work continued in groups by topic. The discussions focused on practical issues and the mechanics of possible decisions. As of today, both the political and military blocks
February 17, 2026 at 6:12 PM
Umerov: The first day of trilateral negotiations in Geneva has concluded. After the joint session, the work continued in groups by topic. The discussions focused on practical issues and the mechanics of possible decisions. As of today, both the political and military blocks
FED’S BARR: BASE CASE IS THAT AI IS HAVING A POSITIVE IMPACT ON THE ECONOMY.
February 17, 2026 at 6:12 PM
FED’S BARR: BASE CASE IS THAT AI IS HAVING A POSITIVE IMPACT ON THE ECONOMY.
Fed's Barr: The base case is that AI is doing positive things for the economy.
February 17, 2026 at 6:11 PM
Fed's Barr: The base case is that AI is doing positive things for the economy.
FED’S BARR: R-STAR HAS RISEN SLIGHTLY BUT NOT DRAMATICALLY; AI COULD POSE A LONG-TERM RISK OF HIGHER STRUCTURAL UNEMPLOYMENT.
February 17, 2026 at 6:10 PM
FED’S BARR: R-STAR HAS RISEN SLIGHTLY BUT NOT DRAMATICALLY; AI COULD POSE A LONG-TERM RISK OF HIGHER STRUCTURAL UNEMPLOYMENT.
AMGEN LAUNCHES $4 BLN FOUR-TRANCHE DEBT OFFERING: $1 BLN 5Y AT +60 BPS, $1.75 BLN 10Y AT +82 BPS, $500 MLN 20Y AT +90 BPS, $750 MLN 30Y AT +97 BPS.
February 17, 2026 at 6:10 PM
AMGEN LAUNCHES $4 BLN FOUR-TRANCHE DEBT OFFERING: $1 BLN 5Y AT +60 BPS, $1.75 BLN 10Y AT +82 BPS, $500 MLN 20Y AT +90 BPS, $750 MLN 30Y AT +97 BPS.
Fed's Barr: There is a risk AI could raise structural unemployment over time.
February 17, 2026 at 6:09 PM
Fed's Barr: There is a risk AI could raise structural unemployment over time.
FED'S BARR: THERE IS A RISK AI COULD RAISE STRUCTURAL UNEMPLOYMENT OVER TIME
February 17, 2026 at 6:09 PM
FED'S BARR: THERE IS A RISK AI COULD RAISE STRUCTURAL UNEMPLOYMENT OVER TIME
Fed's Barr: R-Star has come up a little bit, but hasn't changed dramatically.
February 17, 2026 at 6:09 PM
Fed's Barr: R-Star has come up a little bit, but hasn't changed dramatically.
Fed's Barr: Some of the strong productivity outlook owes to AI boost.
February 17, 2026 at 6:09 PM
Fed's Barr: Some of the strong productivity outlook owes to AI boost.
More than 80 UN member states, organizations 'condemn unilateral Israeli decisions and measures aimed at expanding Israel's unlawful presence' in occupied West Bank
February 17, 2026 at 6:07 PM
More than 80 UN member states, organizations 'condemn unilateral Israeli decisions and measures aimed at expanding Israel's unlawful presence' in occupied West Bank
IRAQI CABINET APPROVES “AMICABLE SETTLEMENT” WITH LUKOIL OVER TRANSFER OF WEST QURNA 2 OIL FIELD OPERATIONS TO BASRA OIL COMPANY – STATEMENT.
February 17, 2026 at 6:07 PM
IRAQI CABINET APPROVES “AMICABLE SETTLEMENT” WITH LUKOIL OVER TRANSFER OF WEST QURNA 2 OIL FIELD OPERATIONS TO BASRA OIL COMPANY – STATEMENT.
TRUMP ASSERTS NEW TAX REFUNDS ARE “SUBSTANTIALLY GREATER THAN EVER,” CREDITING HIS SIGNATURE TAX PLAN FOR DELIVERING BENEFITS SUCH AS ELIMINATING TAXES ON TIPS, OVERTIME, AND SOME SENIOR INCOME, ADDING THAT CERTAIN FILERS COULD SEE OVER 20% RETURNED WHILE FRAMING THE PAYOUTS AS
February 17, 2026 at 6:06 PM
TRUMP ASSERTS NEW TAX REFUNDS ARE “SUBSTANTIALLY GREATER THAN EVER,” CREDITING HIS SIGNATURE TAX PLAN FOR DELIVERING BENEFITS SUCH AS ELIMINATING TAXES ON TIPS, OVERTIME, AND SOME SENIOR INCOME, ADDING THAT CERTAIN FILERS COULD SEE OVER 20% RETURNED WHILE FRAMING THE PAYOUTS AS
Kick off the Year of the Horse with warm wishes from leading sports figures! #ChineseNewYear2026 #ChineseNewYear #YearOfTheHorse
February 17, 2026 at 6:05 PM
Kick off the Year of the Horse with warm wishes from leading sports figures! #ChineseNewYear2026 #ChineseNewYear #YearOfTheHorse
TESLA SHARES DROP TO OVER ONE-WEEK LOW, LAST DOWN 3%
February 17, 2026 at 6:05 PM
TESLA SHARES DROP TO OVER ONE-WEEK LOW, LAST DOWN 3%
SPX Greek Hedging Greek Hedging (SPX) estimates the daily amount of trading dealers may need to do to stay hedged against changes in SPX and option pricing. Delta hedging (~$2.13B): hedging against SPX price moves. Vega hedging (~-$1.46B): hedging against changes in implied
February 17, 2026 at 6:04 PM
SPX Greek Hedging Greek Hedging (SPX) estimates the daily amount of trading dealers may need to do to stay hedged against changes in SPX and option pricing. Delta hedging (~$2.13B): hedging against SPX price moves. Vega hedging (~-$1.46B): hedging against changes in implied
Ukraine FM: ‘I held a meeting with @RugeBoris, @NATO Assistant Secretary General for Political Affairs and Security Policy. I briefed him on the latest developments in the peace process, including the recent negotiations in Abu Dhabi and today’s talks in Geneva. I expressed my
February 17, 2026 at 6:04 PM
Ukraine FM: ‘I held a meeting with @RugeBoris, @NATO Assistant Secretary General for Political Affairs and Security Policy. I briefed him on the latest developments in the peace process, including the recent negotiations in Abu Dhabi and today’s talks in Geneva. I expressed my