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2026-02-22

11:57:02

Despite overwhelmingly positive data, the public is crying out for a recession! Is the US economy facing a "boom-and-bust" recession? Details>

11:54:36

JPMorgan Chase raised its price target for Honeywell Aerospace from $227 to $265.

11:54:30

Goldman Sachs: Copper and lithium prices may struggle to keep pace with gold's gains due to increased production.

11:49:24

Spot silver has just broken through the $78.00/ounce mark, last trading at $78.02/ounce, up 1.11% on the day; COMEX silver futures are last trading at $77.90/ounce, up 0.39% on the day.

11:48:34

Spot silver rose 1.00% to $77.93 per ounce on the day; COMEX silver futures were last quoted at $77.81 per ounce, up 0.27% on the day.

11:47:33

Spot gold has just broken through the $4,980.00/ounce mark, and is currently trading at $4,980.05/ounce, up 0.06% on the day; COMEX gold futures are currently trading at $4,998.80/ounce, down 0.21% on the day.

11:45:53

The Nikkei 225 index has just broken through the 57,500.00 mark, currently trading at 57,497.82, up 0.62% on the day.

11:42:48

[Central State-Owned Enterprises' R&D Investment Exceeds One Trillion Yuan for the Fourth Consecutive Year] In 2025, central state-owned enterprises (SOEs) will fully integrate into the national innovation system, further concentrating innovation resources, improving the innovation system, and stimulating innovation vitality. In 2025, central SOEs' R&D investment reached 1.1 trillion yuan, exceeding one trillion yuan for the fourth consecutive year. In 2025, the R&D intensity of central SOEs reached 2.86%, with 1.44 million R&D personnel and a cumulative total of 474 national-level R&D platforms. They actively promoted industry-university-research integration innovation, with eight restructured research institutes piloting the establishment of industry-specific common technology research institutes. The technology application expansion project was further advanced, and 134 pilot-scale verification platforms opened 291 professional services. A number of major innovative achievements emerged. (Xinhua News Agency)

11:42:30

[my country's Commercial Bill Acceptance Balance Reached 21.2 Trillion Yuan at the End of 2025] According to the People's Bank of China, in 2025, my country's commercial bill acceptance amounted to 42.7 trillion yuan, and discounting amounted to 33.9 trillion yuan. As of the end of 2025, the outstanding balance of commercial bill acceptance reached 21.2 trillion yuan, an increase of 7.2% compared to the end of 2024; the outstanding balance of discounting reached 16.5 trillion yuan, an increase of 11.2% compared to the end of 2024. The People's Bank of China's 2025 financial market operation report shows that in 2025, 232,000 small and micro enterprises issued bills, with a total bill issuance amount of 31.1 trillion yuan. 389,000 small and micro enterprises discounted bills, with a total discounting amount of 25.8 trillion yuan. (Xinhua News Agency)

11:42:08

[my country's Charitable Trust Registrations Exceed 10 Billion Yuan in 2025] In recent years, my country's charitable trust industry has experienced accelerated growth. Data released by the China Trustee Association shows that by the end of 2025, the cumulative registered scale of charitable trusts in my country reached 10.231 billion yuan, exceeding the 10 billion yuan mark. According to the China Trustee Association, among the nearly 1.7 billion yuan in new charitable trust registrations in 2025, there were 508 new charitable trust registrations, totaling 926 million yuan; and 151 existing charitable trusts underwent changes in registration, increasing the registered scale by 768 million yuan. (Xinhua News Agency)

11:41:51

The Gates Foundation stated that Bill Gates will not deliver a keynote address at the AI Summit in New Delhi "to ensure that the focus remains on the summit's key priorities."

11:41:07

S&P: Recent volatility in the Indonesian stock market is damaging investor confidence.

11:37:31

The USD/CNH exchange rate has just broken through the 6.9000 mark, currently trading at 6.9001, up 0.13% on the day; the USD/CNH exchange rate is currently trading at 6.9080, up 0.01% on the day.

11:36:37

A chart summarizing "pivot points + long/short position signals" for gold, crude oil, forex, and stock indices on February 19, 2026. Details>

11:36:21

The subscription multiple for the Japanese 20-year government bond auction was 3.08, compared to 3.19 in the previous auction.

11:33:20

The euro has just broken through the 183.00 level against the yen, and is currently trading at 183.01, up 0.35% on the day.

11:30:52

[Russian Foreign Minister Warns of Serious Consequences if US Strikes Iran] Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov stated in an interview broadcast on February 18 that any new US strike against Iran would have serious consequences. He called on all parties to exercise restraint and seek a solution that would allow Iran to advance its peaceful nuclear program. Lavrov warned that, according to Russia's assessment, the previous US strikes on three Iranian nuclear facilities carried the risk of causing a nuclear accident. He also stated that the International Atomic Energy Agency's failure to take a stand after the attacks damaged its authority. #US Media Says US Military Prepared to Attack Iran This Weekend# According to CNN on February 18, sources revealed that the US military is prepared to launch a military strike against Iran "as early as this weekend," but US President Trump has not yet made a final decision. (CCTV International News)

11:30:31

The United States is pushing NATO to end a key coalition mission in Iraq.

11:30:15

GBP/USD continues to face downward pressure, hovering around the 1.3500 level. Be wary of a potential break below this level. Details>

11:30:09

The Nikkei 225 index opened at 57,619.81 points at midday, up 0.83%.

11:27:30

USD/JPY rebounded to the 155 level, with the market focusing on the outlook for Japan's CPI and BOJ policy. Details>

11:21:43

[Sewage Pipe Rupture Causes "Serious Leak," Washington D.C. Declares State of Emergency] On February 18th local time, CCTV reporters learned that Washington D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser declared a state of emergency and requested federal resources from President Trump to help the city deal with a sewage system leak. It is reported that the initial leak has resulted in 250 million gallons (approximately 940 million liters) of untreated sewage flowing into the Potomac River. (CCTV News)

11:21:26

The Reserve Bank of New Zealand has set a target of eight monetary policy meetings in 2027.

11:21:02

Tesla's official X account posted: "Tesla owners using the FSD (Full Self-Driving) supervised version have surpassed 8 billion miles." Musk retweeted the post and commented: "A lot of miles."

11:20:44

According to data from online platforms, as of 11:12 AM on February 19th, the total box office revenue for 2026 (including real-time pre-sales) has exceeded 5 billion yuan.

11:15:58

On February 18, local time, U.S. District Judge Sanjay Sykes of Riverside, California, overturned a ruling by the Board of Immigration Appeals. The ruling upheld the Trump administration's policy of forcibly detaining immigrants without bail. The judge held that the Trump administration had failed to comply with her previous order declaring the detention policy illegal.

11:11:24

[Barcasar Elected Speaker of Peruvian Congress, to Succeed as President] On February 18, local time, the Peruvian Congress held a special plenary session to vote on the candidate for the new Speaker. After two rounds of voting, José Barcasar was elected Speaker of the Peruvian Congress. According to Peruvian law, Barcasar will succeed as President of Peru. (CCTV)

11:10:40

The Fed minutes acknowledge that inflation has been more persistent than expected, and that interest rate cuts will have to wait. Details>

11:10:14

Vance reveals Trump's bottom line: Force will be used if Iran doesn't recognize the red line! Crude oil rises over 4% in a single day. Details>

11:04:56

[Thailand's Political Stability Expected to Drive Economic Rebound; Coupon Government to Accelerate Reforms] Commerzbank Research anticipates that Thailand's growth momentum is likely to rebound in the coming quarters, thanks to previous monetary easing policies and a more stable political environment. The latest development is that the conservative Bhumjaithai Party and the populist Pheu Thai Party have agreed to form a coalition government, which is expected to be established soon. This coalition will control more than half of the seats in parliament and may include the Kla Tham Party. Analysts believe this will bring much-needed political stability, enabling the government to implement key economic and market reforms.

11:04:03

S&P: Investor sentiment is key to Indonesia's sovereign credit support.

11:03:15

The average operating rate of PAJ refineries in Japan for the week ending February 14

Previous : 89.20% Forecast : -

Published Value 89%

11:03:13

Japan's PAJ kerosene inventory changes for the week ending February 14 -KER

Previous : -17.06 Forecast : -

Published Value -17.76

11:03:12

Changes in Japan's PAJ commercial crude oil inventories for the week ending February 14

Previous : 16.78 Forecast : -

Published Value -36.46

11:03:12

Changes in PAJ gasoline inventories in Japan for the week ending February 14 -GAS

Previous : -7.15 Forecast : -

Published Value 8.23

10:57:59

Spot platinum has just broken through the $2070.00/oz mark, and is currently trading at $2069.70/oz, down 0.24% on the day; Nymex platinum futures are currently trading at $2084.1/oz, down 1.36% on the day.

10:56:56

[Trump Reiterates Opposition to UK Transfer of Chagos Islands Sovereignty to Mauritius] US President Donald Trump posted on social media on the 18th, reiterating his opposition to the UK's transfer of sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius. Trump stated on social media that he has consistently told British Prime Minister Keir Starmer that the UK's "century-long lease agreement" for Diego Garcia, the main island of the Chagos Islands, was a "major mistake," and that the UK should not lose control of Diego Garcia. Trump claimed that if Iran decides not to reach an agreement with the US, the US military might have to use the airport on Diego Garcia and Fairford Airport in the UK to prevent a potential Iranian attack, "which could target not only the UK, but also other friendly nations." (Xinhua)

10:56:37

Tata Group has established a foundational partnership with OpenAI.

10:56:28

Musk: Now you can click "For You" and then select general topics like "Technology". Please update the "X" for this feature to work.

10:51:54

On the morning of February 19th, amidst fierce competition among AI vendors during the Spring Festival, Ant Financial is further accelerating the deployment of its enterprise-level large-scale model services. Sources revealed that Ant Financial will soon launch the Bailing Large-Scale Model Enterprise Edition, enabling AI to be truly implemented in real-world enterprise scenarios.

10:48:51

[International Atomic Energy Agency: US-Iran Talks Made Progress but "Time Is Running Out"] International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director General Rafael Grossi stated that the talks between the United States and Iran in Geneva, Switzerland, "took a step forward," but warned that "time is running out." According to an AFP report on February 18, Grossi said in an interview with a French news channel, "We have made progress, but there is still work to be done, and the problem is that time is running out." Grossi said, "For the first time, there is a real possibility of starting a dialogue; we have begun to discuss specific issues and what we need to do." He indicated that both sides appear to "be willing to reach an agreement, but negotiations on such an agreement are extremely complex." The second round of indirect talks between the US and Iran was held in Geneva on February 17. Officials from both sides stated after the talks that although differences remain, progress had been made compared to the previous round, and both sides agreed to continue contact. (Xinhua)

10:47:29

[Strong Demand for New Energy Vehicle Charging During First Three Days of Spring Festival Holiday, Highway Charging Infrastructure Operated Stably] According to the National Energy Administration, from midnight on the 28th day of the twelfth lunar month (February 15th) to midnight on the first day of the first lunar month (February 17th), statistics from the 53,300 highway charging piles included in the national charging facility monitoring service platform showed that new energy vehicles were charged a total of 1.4099 million times during the first three days of this year's Spring Festival holiday, with an average daily charging volume of 11.8008 million kilowatt-hours, a 63.05% increase compared to the same period last year. The highway charging infrastructure operated stably, effectively ensuring the needs of people traveling by new energy vehicle for visiting relatives, tourism, and returning home during the holiday. In the coming days, the return travel peak of the Spring Festival holiday will arrive. The National Energy Administration, together with relevant departments, will further strengthen scheduling and monitoring to continue to ensure the charging needs of new energy vehicles during the Spring Festival holiday. (National Energy Administration)

10:42:55

[OpenAI Funding Round Raised Again: Valuation Targets $850 Billion, Microsoft, Nvidia, and Others Invest] According to sources familiar with the matter, OpenAI is nearing the completion of the first phase of a new funding round, expected to exceed $100 billion, potentially becoming a record-breaking deal and providing further funding for the ChatGPT maker to develop artificial intelligence tools. With OpenAI preparing to invest trillions of dollars in infrastructure, its overall valuation (including the final funding amount) could exceed $850 billion, higher than the initial estimate of $830 billion. One source indicated that the company's pre-funding valuation will remain at $730 billion. The initial funding in this round will primarily come from strategic investors, including Amazon, SoftBank Group, Nvidia, and Microsoft. If these companies invest close to the maximum range discussed, the total investment commitments will approach $100 billion. It is reported that these companies are expected to finalize the allocation of funds by the end of this month.

10:40:49

Bangladesh has banned spice airlines from flying over its airspace.

10:34:33

The Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) rose more than 3%. Samsung Electronics rose more than 4%, reportedly in talks regarding pricing its HBM4 at around $700; SK Hynix rose more than 1%.

10:34:10

The USD/CAD pair retreated slightly near a resistance level, awaiting a directional move. Details>

10:31:40

[South Korea Briefly Suspends Algorithmic Trading on KOSDAQ Market to Stabilize Market Order] Earlier today, the Korea Exchange activated its "sidecar mechanism," temporarily suspending algorithmic trading on the KOSDAQ market. One of the reasons for this measure was the significant rise in KOSDAQ 150 futures, which surged by as much as 6%, leading to increased market volatility. According to regulations, algorithmic trading quotes will resume after a 5-minute suspension, aiming to stabilize market order and protect investor interests. The Korea Exchange stated that this brief suspension was to ensure market stability and transparency, and to prevent potential speculative activities. Investors should remain vigilant, pay attention to market dynamics, and allocate assets rationally to cope with rapid market changes.

10:31:22

The Nikkei 225 index closed the morning session at 57,598.83 points, up 0.80%.

10:31:12

Spot platinum has just broken through the $2080.00/ounce mark, last trading at $2080.77/ounce, up 0.30% on the day; Nymex platinum futures main contract was last trading at $2089.6/ounce, down 1.10% on the day.

10:30:49

[Malaysia's January Export Growth Expected to Accelerate, Supported by AI-Related Demand] A median forecast from a Wall Street Journal survey of six economists suggests that Malaysia's export growth may accelerate in January 2026. Exports are projected to increase by 15.1% year-on-year, up from 10.4% in December. Imports are expected to grow by 8.8%, resulting in a trade surplus of RM11.72 billion. DBS economists stated in a report that the stronger growth may be due to a low base effect and continued growth in the electronics sector, supported by favorable global AI-related factors. The data will be released on Friday.

10:29:03

Hawkish minutes from the Federal Reserve boosted a strong rebound in the US dollar. Details>

10:27:01

Trump was briefed multiple times on possible military options for an attack on Iran.

10:26:50

South Korea's auto exports rose 21.7% year-on-year to $6.07 billion in January, the second-highest level for a single month on record, according to data released by the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy on Thursday. This surge was driven by strong demand for electric vehicles (EVs) and hybrid vehicles. EV exports increased by 21.2% year-on-year to $780 million, while hybrid vehicle exports soared 85.5% to $1.71 billion.

10:25:19

According to The Information, OpenAI's latest funding round is progressing smoothly, and the total funding amount is expected to exceed $100 billion.

10:23:25

In an interview with British presenter Piers Morgan, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he was unsure whether the Geneva talks could resolve the territorial issue.

10:20:07

[US Plans First Leaders' Meeting of So-Called "Peace Commission" on the 19th] According to US sources, the US plans to hold the first leaders' meeting of its so-called "Peace Commission" in Washington, D.C., on the 19th. The agenda includes discussions on fundraising for the reconstruction of the Gaza Strip. However, the commission has faced a lukewarm reception since its inception, with many countries adopting a cautious stance. France, Norway, Spain, and New Zealand, among others, have stated they have "no intention of joining." (CCTV)

10:14:52

OpenAI's latest round of financing is progressing smoothly, and the total amount raised is expected to exceed $100 billion.

10:09:30

[EU Partially Lifts Sanctions Against Zimbabwe] The EU Mission to Zimbabwe issued a statement on the 18th, saying that the EU has lifted travel bans and asset freezes against Zimbabwean individuals and entities, but simultaneously announced a one-year extension of the arms embargo. The statement cited a press release on the EU's official website, saying that after an annual review of the restrictive measures in Zimbabwe, the EU decided to lift the travel bans and asset freezes, but at the same time extended the arms embargo on Zimbabwe until February 20, 2027. (Xinhua)

10:07:57

[Toxic Gas Leak at Nigerian Mine Kills 37] On February 18, local time, police in Plateau State, Nigeria, confirmed that a toxic gas leak at a mine in Zulak community, Wasai local government district, had killed 37 people and left 26 hospitalized. The Nigerian Ministry of Solid Minerals Development issued a statement that day, ordering a halt to all mining activities at the site. The statement said preliminary investigations indicated the mine was an abandoned lead mine where stored minerals were prone to releasing sulfur oxides. (CCTV)

10:07:02

[Syria Closes Al-Hol Detention Camp, Testing New Regime's Counterterrorism Capabilities] 1. The Syrian government is closing the al-Hol detention camp in the northeast. The camp held tens of thousands of people, including family members of suspected ISIS militants. Since the government took control of the camp from Kurdish forces in January, unrest has exacerbated the chaos, leading to the exodus of thousands and raising concerns that extremists may use the opportunity to escape. 2. The United States has swiftly transferred approximately 5,700 adult male ISIS militants from Syria's prison network to Iraq to prevent a mass breakout. Meanwhile, the US military is reducing its presence in Syria, having withdrawn from the strategic Al Tanf base last weekend and handed it over to the Syrian government. 3. The closure of al-Hol ends a long-standing stalemate that has plagued the international community. The camp has been heavily criticized for overcrowding and appalling human conditions, but the civil war has prevented many from returning home, and many countries are unwilling to accept their citizens linked to ISIS. 4. The new Syrian regime is transferring the remaining personnel to a new camp near Aleppo and has pledged to use intelligence networks to monitor suspected individuals. Analysts worry that a hasty closure could lead to the dispersal of extremist groups, testing the new government's ability to effectively prevent the resurgence of ISIS.

10:05:21

Korea Exchange: Trading resumed after a five-minute suspension.

10:03:08

[Institutions: Short-Term Disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz Unlikely to Change Oil Market Fundamentals; Structural Oversupply Remains the Main Theme] 1. MBSB Research noted in a report that Iran's recent temporary closure of parts of the Strait of Hormuz and its live-fire military exercises have temporarily increased geopolitical risk premiums and exacerbated volatility in the crude oil market. However, the institution believes that supply and demand fundamentals are expected to remain stable, and the price impact will be temporary unless the disruption evolves into a long-term event. 2. The institution maintains a "neutral" rating on the Malaysian oil and gas sector, citing the still challenging global macroeconomic backdrop. Crude oil prices are expected to remain low due to structural oversupply in the market; geopolitical factors can only trigger short-term price fluctuations and are unlikely to drive sustained upward movement. 3. MBSB lists Dialog as its top pick in the sector due to its defensive midstream exposure, which provides relatively stable performance in a volatile environment.

10:02:56

The USD/JPY pair has just broken through the 155.00 level, currently trading at 155.01, up 0.13% on the day.

09:57:59

The Federal Reserve stands at a crossroads: Minutes reveal internal divisions, could the dollar usher in a new surge? Details>

09:56:23

[Chinese Researchers Propose New Explanation for the Cause of an Ultra-Long Gamma-Ray Burst] Gamma-ray bursts are among the most violent explosive phenomena in the universe, typically lasting from milliseconds to several minutes. Recently, a new study has provided a fresh perspective on this event. A team from the National Key Laboratory of Particle Astrophysics at the Institute of High Energy Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, used a newly developed analytical tool to comprehensively search observational data from satellites such as HXMT and JX3 for 30 days before and after this gamma-ray burst. They discovered that it lasted for 29 hours in the gamma-ray band, breaking the record for the longest gamma-ray burst. Furthermore, the team also found that the accompanying X-ray radiation exhibited unique time-varying characteristics. Based on these findings, the research team proposed a novel "supergiant self-regulating collapse star model." This model suggests that the progenitor of this gamma-ray burst was a supergiant star with a mass far exceeding that of the Sun. Unlike the progenitors of ordinary gamma-ray bursts, the collapse of a supergiant can last for tens of days. When the supergiant exhausts its fuel, its core first collapses to form a black hole. The black hole rapidly accretes matter from the supergiant's inner layers, generating jets at near-light speed—the source of the gamma-ray burst. During the subsequent accretion process, a slightly slower jet was generated, emitting X-ray radiation. (Xinhua)

09:55:10

Reserve Bank of New Zealand Assistant Governor Silk: The new monthly CPI data, to be implemented next year, will complement other data, but may be volatile. Maintaining an accommodative policy for some time is realistic. Even with a small rate hike, interest rates will only be near the bottom of the neutral range.

09:54:32

Reserve Bank of New Zealand Assistant Governor Silk: Downside risk is weak consumption, upside risk is sticky inflation, and the core scenario is that the easing cycle has ended, presenting a two-way risk. We need to maintain the official cash rate (OCR) at its current level to ensure the output gap is closed.

09:52:51

On February 19, the Korea Exchange activated a sidecar mechanism to halt algorithmic trading on the KOSDAQ market: algorithmic trading quotes were temporarily suspended for 5 minutes due to rising prices of KOSDAQ 150 futures and the KOSDAQ 150 index.

09:52:36

Reserve Bank of New Zealand Deputy Governor Silk: It will take time to absorb slack in economic capacity, and the risks inherent in the forecast of the interest rate target range are balanced. If the economic recovery accelerates, policymakers will take appropriate measures.

09:50:24

Sources say Germany is considering purchasing additional F-35 fighter jets from the United States.

09:49:29

Indonesia and the United States signed trade and investment agreements worth over $7 billion on Wednesday. The agreements were reached at a dinner hosted by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce on the eve of the formal meeting between Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto and U.S. President Donald Trump. According to information released by the U.S.-ASEAN Business Council, the agreements cover multiple sectors. In agricultural products, Indonesian companies will purchase 1 million tons of U.S. soybeans, 1.6 million tons of corn, 93,000 tons of cotton, and 1 million tons of wheat this year, with plans to purchase a cumulative total of 5 million tons by 2030. The U.S.-ASEAN Business Council valued soybeans, wheat, and cotton at $685 million, $1.25 billion, and $122 million respectively. The agreements also include $200 million for the recycling of used clothing in the United States.

09:46:02

SK Innovations has been selected as the developer of a $2.3 billion liquefied natural gas power generation project in Vietnam.

09:45:41

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio will brief Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on the latest developments in the U.S.-Iran nuclear negotiations. Rubio and Netanyahu are reportedly scheduled to meet in Israel on February 28.

09:44:33

Vietnam Airlines is in talks with Boeing (BA.N) to purchase 30 wide-body passenger aircraft.

09:44:23

Vietnam Airlines has signed an agreement with Boeing (BA.N) to order 50 737-8 aircraft.

09:44:02

South Korea has temporarily suspended algorithmic stock trading on the KOSDAQ market.

09:39:15

The Nikkei 225 index has just broken through the 57,500.00 mark, currently trading at 57,497.50, up 0.62% on the day.

09:37:50

[Yoon Seok-youl to be sentenced today in first instance for sedition; prosecution had previously requested the death penalty] A South Korean court will deliver its first-instance verdict today (February 19) in the case of former President Yoon Seok-youl, who is accused of sedition. On February 13, the special prosecutor's team investigating the martial law incident requested the death penalty for Yoon Seok-youl on charges of instigating a civil unrest. The prosecution argued that Yoon Seok-youl abused his presidential position and power to organize crimes. His declaration of martial law in December 2024 was aimed at eliminating political opposition to achieve a monopoly and long-term hold on power, seeking dictatorship and long-term rule. Driven entirely by personal power aspirations, he mobilized military and police resources that should have served only the interests of the nation and the collective, making his crimes extremely heinous. His purpose, methods, and implementation constitute anti-national acts as defined by the National Security Law. Under South Korean law, leaders of civil unrest can be sentenced to death or life imprisonment. The prosecution stated that although South Korea is internationally considered a country that has "effectively abolished the death penalty," it can still be used in sentencing. (CCTV)

09:36:40

Sun Phu Quoc Airlines of Vietnam: Signs agreement with Boeing (BA.N) to order 40 Dreamliner aircraft. The deal with Boeing is valued at $22.5 billion.

09:36:34

The pound has just broken through the 209.00 level against the yen, currently trading at 209.02, up 0.13% on the day.

09:32:33

A U.S. judge overturned a Board of Immigration Appeals ruling that upheld the Trump administration's mass detention policy.

09:31:48

[Samyang Foods to Register English Trademark for "Buldak" Ramen] Samyang Foods, the South Korean company best known for its "Buldak" ramen, announced on Thursday that it plans to register an English trademark for its "Buldak" brand in response to a surge in counterfeit products overseas. The company stated that it will submit an application to the South Korean Ministry of Intellectual Property later this month to obtain trademark rights for the English name "Buldak." The increasing number of counterfeit products could disrupt exports of its "Buldak" product line and damage the brand's value. (Xinhua)

09:31:21

[EU Countries Strongly Dissatisfied with European Commission's Decision to Send Representatives to So-Called "Peace Committee" Meeting] On February 18, local time, several EU countries, including France, Belgium, Spain, Ireland, Slovenia, and Portugal, expressed strong dissatisfaction with the European Commission's decision to send representatives to the so-called "Peace Committee" meeting. The European Commission decided on February 16 to send Mediterranean Commissioner Dubravka Sjuitsa to the first formal meeting of the so-called "Peace Committee," scheduled for February 19 in Washington. Many EU countries pointed out that this decision was made without prior notification, lacked necessary authorization, and could be interpreted as a collective endorsement of the meeting by the EU. (CCTV News)

09:25:41

[“Fed’s mouthpiece”: Key change in January minutes – Inflation target timeline disappears] Nick Timiraos, often referred to as the “Fed’s mouthpiece,” writes that sometimes what the Fed doesn’t mention is more interesting. He points out that in every meeting last year (up to December), staff predicted that the inflation rate would return to 2% in 2027; in December, this forecast was pushed back to 2028. However, in the newly released January meeting minutes, staff did not give a specific timeframe for when inflation would reach 2%. The minutes only show that compared to the December forecast, the current forecast is “slightly higher, remaining balanced,” and that the impact of tariffs is expected to end by mid-year, at which point inflation will return to its “previous downward trend.” The key statement in the December minutes that inflation would “reach 2% in 2028” has disappeared from the January minutes.

09:24:28

[Bank of Korea Warns of Increased Market Volatility, Pledges Enhanced Risk Monitoring] The Bank of Korea (BOK) said on Thursday that major domestic price indicators have recently experienced increased volatility and pledged to strengthen its monitoring of the impact of risk factors on the domestic market. At a post-Lunar New Year market assessment meeting, Deputy Governor Yoo Sang-dai noted that global financial markets remained generally stable during the Lunar New Year holiday. However, uncertainties persist, including concerns about the monetary policy stances and fiscal expansion measures of major economies, the debate over the profitability of artificial intelligence (AI), and geopolitical risks. Sang-dai emphasized that the BOK will continue to closely monitor the development of risk factors and their impact on the domestic financial and foreign exchange markets, maintaining a high level of vigilance.

09:23:17

Vietjet Air's deals with U.S. companies include a $5.4 billion partnership agreement with Pratt & Whitney.

09:22:28

VietJet, Vietnam's largest airline, has reached a $6.3 billion deal with a U.S. company.

09:18:39

[UK Plans to Crack Down on the Spread of "Private Images": Platforms Must Delete Within 48 Hours or Face Heavy Penalties] The UK government has announced plans to introduce new regulations requiring tech companies to delete private images circulating online without the recipient's consent within 48 hours of receiving a report. Companies that fail to comply will face hefty fines of up to 10% of their legitimate global revenue, and could even have their services completely shut down.

09:17:05

According to Yonhap News Agency, the Bank of Korea warned of continued market volatility and pledged to strengthen monitoring.

09:16:57

U.S. Interior Secretary: Natural gas powers American homes and industry. When production increases, utility bills decrease. President Trump is delivering real results, reducing household expenses. This is a true reflection of America's energy dominance.

09:14:05

Peruvian Congress: José Barcasár and Maria del Carmen Álvaro will compete for the presidency of Peru.

09:07:35

【Short-term trading advice for US crude oil: range-bound trading, sell on rallies and buy on dips】 (1) Reasons for analysis: After a sharp rebound, international oil prices have remained high and consolidated. Geopolitical risk premium is still the dominant factor. The US-Iran negotiations have not yet broken down. The US has given a two-week buffer period, and the market is weighing the conflict and diplomacy repeatedly. If the situation escalates, the transportation risk in the Strait of Hormuz will continue to support oil prices; but if the negotiations make substantial progress, the risk premium may be quickly given back. In addition, the trend of the US dollar and inventory data also affect the short-term rhythm. Technically, WTI has broken through $63 on the daily chart and the momentum is still strong, but after continuous rises, there is a need for consolidation. In the short term, it is more inclined to pull back to confirm the support and then rise again. (2) Key focus: geopolitical situation, trade sentiment, inventory data, US dollar index (3) Resistance: 65.30, 65.80, 66.30 (4) Support: 64.80, 64.30, 64.00

09:07:32

【Short-term trading advice for spot gold: high-level fluctuations, sell short on rallies, buy on dips】 (1) Reasons for analysis: Gold is fluctuating above $4960, with geopolitical tensions providing safe-haven support. Although the hawkish signals from the US boosted the dollar in the short term, the market still expects a window for interest rate cuts this year, limiting the dollar's continued strength. The uncertainty of the Middle East situation has not yet subsided, giving gold the attribute of risk hedging. Technically, the daily chart is still in an upward channel, and the structure above $4950 remains intact, with the bullish trend not broken. In the short term, it may fluctuate around the $5000 mark, but the pullback space is relatively limited, and the overall trend is still bullish. (2) Key focus: US Treasury yields, dollar index, geopolitical situation, US employment data (3) Resistance: 5000, 5030, 5060 (4) Support: 4930, 4900, 4860;

09:06:55

[National Railways Expected to Transport 13.4 Million Passengers Today] Today (February 19th) is the third day of the Lunar New Year, the fifth day of the Spring Festival holiday. National railways are expected to transport 13.4 million passengers today, with 747 additional passenger trains planned. Regarding ticket sales, tickets for March 5th (the seventeenth day of the first lunar month) went on sale today. (CCTV)

09:02:29

Geopolitical tensions supported a gold price rebound; attention should be paid to US employment and the Federal Reserve's actions. Details>

09:01:49

[South Korea's Air Traffic Surpasses One Million Flights for the First Time Last Year] South Korea's Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport announced on Thursday that air traffic is projected to surpass one million flights for the first time by 2025, driven by a significant increase in international travel demand. Data shows that the total number of domestic and international flights to and from South Korean airports reached 1,013,830 last year, a 6.8% increase year-on-year. This figure includes both passenger and non-passenger flights. Last year, South Korean airspace averaged 2,778 flights per day, 20.4% higher than the previous record of 2,307 flights set in 2019.

09:01:04

The proportion of Swift RMB in global payments in China in January

Previous : 2.73% Forecast : -

Published Value 3.13%

08:58:14

Crude oil trading alert: A sharp rise in geopolitical risks has pushed oil prices back to the upper limit of their trading range, and further upward acceleration is possible in the short term. Details>

08:56:10

The Peruvian Congress has begun counting votes on the successor to the ousted President Jerri.

08:51:37

According to a report by RIA Novosti on the 18th, during talks between Russian, American, and Ukrainian representatives in Geneva, Switzerland, the European delegation was "barred" from participating in trilateral and bilateral meetings. The report quoted sources as saying that the European delegation "simply sat in their hotel and waited." (Xinhua)

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