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Block shares jump ~25% after AI-driven layoffs; Job loss floodgates to open wide

If markets keep rewarding “AI replaces labour” restructures with this kind of instant repricing, and they will, expect more CEOs to pull the trigger quickly. And to frame it as acceleration, not distress.

26/02/2026 | 23:03 GMT

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26/02/2026 | 23:03 GMT

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Bloomberg: Harvard study finds AI predicts only 71% of active-fund trades

The findings intensify pressure on active managers to demonstrate genuine alpha. As AI models increasingly map systematic behaviour, fee differentiation may depend on clearly measurable outperformance from non-routine trades.

25/02/2026 | 00:03 GMT

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25/02/2026 | 00:03 GMT

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us equity index futures slammed trump tariffs 23 February 2026 chart update

US equities are dropping, hard, in Sunday evening trade

Tariff debacle news the ongoing catalyst

23/02/2026 | 01:08 GMT

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23/02/2026 | 01:08 GMT

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rolls royce stock buyback 23 February 2026

Report: Rolls-Royce to return up to $2bn via new share repurchase

Rolls-Royce is tipped to top up shareholder returns with a fresh buyback as cash guidance stays firm.

22/02/2026 | 21:29 GMT

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22/02/2026 | 21:29 GMT

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El-Erian flags private credit ‘canary in the coal mine’ as fund freezes redemptions

Blue Owl halted withdrawals on its $1.6bn private-debt fund and sold $1.4bn of loans at 99.7% of par, planning a 30% NAV return in Q1. Shares fell ~10%. El-Erian asked if it’s a “canary-in-the-coalmine” for private credit.

20/02/2026 | 01:47 GMT

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20/02/2026 | 01:47 GMT

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supreme court tariffs S&P 500 20 February 2026

Supreme Court tariff ruling nears; JPM maps S&P 500 swings across four scenarios

This is a classic headline-volatility event: a “struck down” read could spark an initial risk-on pop, but follow-through may depend on how quickly replacement tariffs are signalled. Small caps screen as relative winners in the most durable “strike down” branches, while an “upheld” outcome is the cleanest near-term risk-off path.

20/02/2026 | 00:52 GMT

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20/02/2026 | 00:52 GMT

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Apple, airlines and banks lead a turnaround in US equity markets

S&P 500 hits a session high

17/02/2026 | 19:02 GMT

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17/02/2026 | 19:02 GMT

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US January CPI preview: Core seen easing, but sticky monthly keeps Fed cut timing in play

US January CPI preview: core seen easing, but sticky monthly pace keeps Fed cut timing in play

12/02/2026 | 22:57 GMT

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12/02/2026 | 22:57 GMT

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House vote failure opens door to Trump tariff repeal efforts

The vote introduces fresh uncertainty around U.S. trade policy, though immediate tariff changes remain unlikely without broader bipartisan agreement.

11/02/2026 | 03:05 GMT

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11/02/2026 | 03:05 GMT

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Goldman flags substantial downside risk to January jobs report

A weaker-than-expected payrolls print could reinforce expectations of a gradually cooling labour market, potentially easing upward pressure on yields while supporting a more patient Fed policy stance.

10/02/2026 | 23:51 GMT

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10/02/2026 | 23:51 GMT

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Ford posts largest earnings miss in four years but flags 2026 rebound

The sharp EPS miss may weigh near term, but firmer 2026 guidance and resilient cash generation from Ford Pro and Blue could limit downside if execution improves.

10/02/2026 | 23:03 GMT

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10/02/2026 | 23:03 GMT

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Central Banks

Central Banks

ICYMI - Fed officials signal patience as rates seen near neutral and inflation lingers

The comments reinforce a mildly hawkish “hold for longer” tone, supporting expectations for a prolonged Fed pause unless inflation shows clearer, sustained progress lower.

10/02/2026 | 22:19 GMT

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10/02/2026 | 22:19 GMT

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WSJ: Trump to scrap landmark climate finding in sweeping regulatory rollback

Potential beneficiaries: Fossil fuel producers (oil, gas, coal) Coal-fired utilities and power generators Traditional auto manufacturers Industrial firms facing lower compliance costs

10/02/2026 | 03:01 GMT

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10/02/2026 | 03:01 GMT

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US stock futures higher despite the rout in Amazon. A look at the movers

Shares of Amazon down 8.5%

06/02/2026 | 14:11 GMT

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06/02/2026 | 14:11 GMT

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India eyes up to $80bn in Boeing orders after US trade deal, CNBC reports

If the aircraft tranche progresses, it supports Boeing’s medium-term deliveries and supply chain utilisation, while the broader trade package adds cross-asset sensitivity via tariffs, capital goods imports and a potential shift in India’s crude sourcing that could influence regional oil spreads and shipping.

06/02/2026 | 03:42 GMT

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