Market News

25 February 2026 — Today's Market News — KOSPI Breaks the 6,000 Barrier in Historic Surge; Thomson Reuters Rockets 11%

Markets turned modestly risk-on as AI optimism lifted Asian equities, with the KOSPI hitting a record above 6,000. Silver rose 2.4%, gold gained 0.7%, Brent held near $71/bbl, and the VIX stayed contained at 19.55.

23 February 2026 — Today's Market News — Oil Falls to $70.95/bbl on Easing U.S.–Iran Tensions & IDFC Bank Drops 15%

Global markets were mixed as the Nasdaq rose 0.9% to 22,886, led by mega-cap tech gains. Gold added 1% on safe-haven demand, while Brent crude slipped 1% on easing U.S.–Iran tensions, and IDFC First Bank fell 15% on a fraud probe.

19 February 2026 — Today's Market News — KOSPI +3%, Palo Alto −6.8%: AI Boost vs. Profit Pressure

Risk sentiment improved as the KOSPI surged 3% on Nvidia's AI chip deal momentum and the Nasdaq added 0.78%. Palo Alto Networks fell 6.8% on guidance cuts tied to acquisition costs, while gold held flat ahead of U.S. PCE data.

16 February 2026 — Hang Seng Gains 132.87 Points as Global Markets Trade Steady Ahead of Lunar New Year Holidays

Markets stayed calm as Lunar New Year holidays thinned trading. The STOXX 600 slipped 0.13% on L'Oréal's near-5% drop, the Nasdaq fell 0.22%, and the Hang Seng rose 0.5%. Gold dropped 1.05% and silver fell ~3% as traders booked profits.

13 February 2026 — Today's Market News — Nearly 2% Rout: Nasdaq and Hang Seng Slide in Global Tech Selloff

Tech stocks tumbled nearly 2% with Nasdaq and Hang Seng leading losses after Cisco missed guidance. Gold and silver rallied as investors sought safety ahead of U.S. inflation data, while the VIX surged 18%.

12 February 2026 — Today's Market News — Yen Strengthens as Nikkie 225 Breaks 58,000 & Robinhood falls ~9%

Global markets held steady with U.S. stocks flat and Japan's Nikkei briefly breaking 58,000 for the first time. Precious metals softened amid strong jobs data, while the yen strengthened. Robinhood dropped ~9% following weaker-than-expected Q4 crypto revenue.

11 February 2026 — Today's Market Update — Silver Surges ~2%, Asia Climbs While Dollar Slips

Silver surged ~2% and Asian markets climbed on Feb. 11 as weak U.S. retail sales boosted rate-cut hopes, while the dollar weakened and precious metals rallied above key levels amid shifting economic expectations.

10 February 2026 — Today's Market News — Asia Rips Higher as Nikkei Soars 2.3%; Silver falls Back ~2%

Asia surged with the Nikkei up 2.3% on post-election optimism, U.S. tech rebounded led by Oracle, while precious metals retreated as traders await key economic data later this week.

9 February 2026 — Today's Market News — Dow Crosses 50,000 for the First Time & Nikkei Jumps 5.7%

Japanese equities surged 5.7% to record levels post-election while U.S. markets rebounded with the Dow crossing 50,000 for the first time. Gold topped $5,000 and silver jumped 5.66% on dollar weakness ahead of key U.S. economic data this week.