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Trump says he has a backup plan for tariffs

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Adam Button
20/02/2026 | 15:34 GMT
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Supreme Court rules against Trump tariffs

  • Big decision from the Supreme Court
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20/02/2026 | 15:04 GMT
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20/02/2026 | 15:04 GMT
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USD index DXY chart update 20 February 2026
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USD gains on strong US data unlikely to last; policy uncertainty, political risks to cap

  • MUFG note modestly dollar-negative at the margin, suggesting rallies driven by data surprises may fade. FX markets could remain sensitive to political headlines and any renewed debate around Fed independence.
Eamonn Sheridan
20/02/2026 | 01:25 GMT
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20/02/2026 | 01:25 GMT
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Iran warns of decisive response if attacked as Trump weighs strike option

  • Escalation rhetoric increases geopolitical risk premiums, particularly in oil, with Brent and WTI sensitive to any threat to Gulf supply routes. Safe-haven demand for gold and the U.S. dollar could firm if tensions intensify.
Eamonn Sheridan
19/02/2026 | 22:58 GMT
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19/02/2026 | 22:58 GMT
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Trump reportedly mulls shaking up North American trade pact, leaving Canada on the outs

  • The New York Times reports on the matter
Justin Low
19/02/2026 | 10:24 GMT
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19/02/2026 | 10:24 GMT
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US Iran
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Geopolitics in focus in the second half of the week

  • All eyes are on tensions between the US and Iran
Justin Low
19/02/2026 | 06:01 GMT
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19/02/2026 | 06:01 GMT
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A major war between US and Iran looks imminent - report

  • Axios reports, saying that the evidence continues to point towards a war between the two countries
Justin Low
18/02/2026 | 10:51 GMT
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18/02/2026 | 10:51 GMT
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Supreme Court
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US Supreme Court says next Friday will be a decision day

  • Supreme Court outlines Feb 20, 24 and 25 as opinion days
Adam Button
13/02/2026 | 20:32 GMT
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13/02/2026 | 20:32 GMT
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China holds roundtable meeting with big German companies in Beijing

  • As announced by the Chinese commerce ministry
Justin Low
13/02/2026 | 08:50 GMT
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Justin Low
13/02/2026 | 08:50 GMT
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Another twist to the tale involving China-Japan geopolitical tensions?

  • Japanese authorities seized a Chinese fishing vessel earlier, the first such incident since 2022
Justin Low
13/02/2026 | 06:08 GMT
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13/02/2026 | 06:08 GMT
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Trump reportedly weighs up plans to scale back on steel and aluminium tariffs

  • The FT reports, citing people familiar with the matter
Justin Low
13/02/2026 | 05:33 GMT
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13/02/2026 | 05:33 GMT
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Japan seizes Chinese fishing vessel in EEZ, arrests captain amid rising tensions

  • The incident underscores ongoing geopolitical friction between Japan and China, a risk factor for regional sentiment, supply chains and rare-earth trade dynamics, though immediate market reaction is likely limited unless diplomatic escalation follows.
Eamonn Sheridan
13/02/2026 | 00:52 GMT
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13/02/2026 | 00:52 GMT
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Trump: We have to make a deal with Iran, could come over the next month

  • Trump lays out the timeline
Adam Button
12/02/2026 | 19:07 GMT
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12/02/2026 | 19:07 GMT
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Netanyahu says Trump may reach good deal with Iran

  • Oil prices pressured on the headline
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12/02/2026 | 16:57 GMT
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12/02/2026 | 16:57 GMT
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EU CHINA
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European Commission responds after China sets duties on EU dairy earlier today

  • There's a lot of political nuance going on here
Justin Low
12/02/2026 | 13:03 GMT
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12/02/2026 | 13:03 GMT
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