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Markets Weekly Outlook - The gavel falls on global tariffs as inflationary fears return to the fold

The week saw a US Supreme Court ruling strike down broad global tariffs, though the administration is quickly moving to rebuild trade barriers, suggesting the high-tariff era is not over. Markets reacted positively despite disappointing GDP and rising inflation fears, fueled by a surge in oil prices. The week ahead focuses on high-stakes corporate earnings, particularly Nvidia, and key economic data like the US Consumer Confidence index.

21-02-2026 00:55 GMT by Zain Vawda

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Market Insights Podcast

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Supreme court tariff ruling, US Core PCE higher than expected & US GDP growth slows

To conclude the eighth week of trading in 2026, TraderNick and podcast host Jonny Hart shock news regarding the Supreme Court tariff ruling and its effect on financial markets. Otherwise, we discuss the latest US PCE & GDP numbers.

20-02-2026 18:33 GMT by Christian Norman

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Top cryptocurrency news and analysis

Bitcoin's (BTC/USD) Battle: The $70k wall and technical breakout hint at further downside. Is $50k a possibility?

Analysis of Bitcoin's struggle to break $70,000 amid intensifying geopolitical conflict and regulatory stalls. The piece examines key bearish factors, the pressure on corporate Bitcoin treasuries like MicroStrategy and Metaplanet, and a technical pattern suggesting a potential drop towards $60,000 or $50,000.

18-02-2026 02:03 GMT by Zain Vawda

Bitcoin, Interest Rates, and Trump: A Crypto Market Review 2024-2025

Is $60,000 Bitcoin’s tripwire that could unleash a cascade of selloffs?

Bitcoin’s $60,000 level has become a critical front line for the market. A sustained break below it could amplify volatility as heavy put positioning on Deribit, dealer hedging flows, BTC-backed loan liquidations, and leveraged forced selling potentially combine into a cascading move. With the 200-week moving average near $58,000 and growing focus on downside scenarios, traders are watching whether support can hold—or whether a deeper slide could follow.

13-02-2026 21:07 GMT by Krzysztof Kamiński

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Top commodities news and analysis

The Impact of US Tariffs on Precious Metals

Precious metals breakout: Silver (XAG/USD) and Gold (XAU/USD) tariffs outlook

XAU/USD (Gold), XAG/USD (Silver) Outlook – Gold and Silver rally toward records as the tariff pivot and MiddleEast anxiety fuel safe-haven demand. We analyze the XAU/USD surge to $5,210 and Silver’s $88 breakout.

23-02-2026 20:51 GMT by Elior Manier

Sell “America” reemerges after Trump’s tariff defiance – USD/JPY, Gold, Hang Seng Index intraday outlook

Fresh US tariff escalation has reignited market volatility after President Trump lifted baseline duties to 15% despite a Supreme Court setback. The move revived the “Sell America” trade, pressuring the US dollar and equity futures while boosting gold. Technically, USD/JPY remains bearish below 154.95, gold is testing $5,170 resistance, and the Hang Seng shows early bullish momentum.

23-02-2026 06:31 GMT by Kelvin Wong

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