Nikkei 225 hit a record high above 59,000, fueled by AI optimism and BoJ rate hike hints. European shares were cautious, balancing corporate reports with Nvidia's outlook. The Japanese yen firmed, and the US dollar was flat. Gold and oil prices rose on geopolitical risks, with focus on US-Iran talks and upcoming US jobless claims.
26-02-2026 09:23 GMT
by Zain Vawda