Economy

Economy

New York $100 Worth Just $92 in 2026, Less Than Most States

$100 in New York will buy only as much as $92 elsewhere in 2026, according to purchasing power estimates. The state ranks near the bottom, trailing even California where $100 equals just $88.

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Middle East

Pakistan’s Ishaq Dar meets Indonesia, Egypt at UNSC on Gaza crisis

Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar held talks with top diplomats from Indonesia and Egypt on the sidelines of a United Nations Security Council meeting. The discussions centered on the escalating crisis in Gaza and the West Bank.

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Economy

Victor Daniyan Advances Digital Payments and EV Infrastructure in Nigeria

Victor Daniyan, founder and CEO of Nearpays and Yourrider Energies, is spearheading contactless payments and electric vehicle networks amid Nigeria's shift from cash to digital transactions. A Forbes 30 Under 30 nominee, he discussed how recent cash shortages and regulatory pushes accelerated adoption in an interview.

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Middle East

Iran VP Aref: Military, Economic Readiness Up Since 12-Day War

Iran's First Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref said Thursday the country's military and economic readiness has strengthened since the 12-day war, providing key backing for nuclear negotiators.

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Diplomacy & Trade

SNB Details ELF Liquidity Plan to Shield Swiss Banks from Crises

The Swiss National Bank unveiled detailed rules Thursday for its extended liquidity facility, a standardized tool set to launch in 2027 that lets banks tap emergency funds against collateral. Officials say the measure will fortify Switzerland's financial system against shocks like the 2023 Credit Suisse collapse.

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Diplomacy & Trade

Marcos to visit Naga City with Robredo on Feb. 21 for flood project

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. will visit Naga City on Feb. 21 alongside Mayor Leni Robredo to inspect flood control efforts. The joint appearance by the former rivals draws attention amid talk of 2028 election alliances.

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Diplomacy & Trade

Digital Euro Setup to Cost EU Banks €4B-€6B Over Four Years

European banks face setup costs of €4 billion to €6 billion over four years to implement a digital euro, according to an ECB official. The figure equals about 3% of their annual IT maintenance spending.

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Diplomacy & Trade

Klarna Hits $1B Revenue in Q4 but Posts $26M Loss, Stock Down 55%

Klarna reported $1 billion in revenue for the fourth quarter of 2025, a 38% increase from the prior year. The Swedish fintech firm swung to a $26 million loss amid expansion costs, with its stock price plunging more than 55% since its September public debut.

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Conflictos y Seguridad

Conductor con kilo de cannabis al cuello evita cárcel en Reino Unido

Marian George Preda, de 21 años y vecino de Bury St Edmunds, recibió once meses de prisión suspendida por posesión de casi un kilo de cannabis valorado en hasta 10.000 libras. Suffolk Police halló las drogas durante un control en la A14 cerca de Risby en mayo de 2023.

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Diplomacy & Trade

First Majestic Shares Jump 4% Pre-Market on Record $464M Q4 Revenue

Shares of First Majestic Silver Corp. climbed more than 4% in pre-market trading Thursday after the miner posted record fourth-quarter revenue of $463.9 million, a 169% surge from a year earlier.

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Diplomacy & Trade

Ramaphosa Insists South Africa Turning Economic Corner Despite Critics

President Cyril Ramaphosa declared Thursday that South Africa shows clear signs of economic recovery, brushing off opposition criticism during his reply to the State of the Nation Address debate. He pointed to falling inflation, improved public finances and steps to cut unemployment as proof.

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Diplomacy & Trade

King Charles Funds £2.4M Coastal Upgrades in Argyll and Bute

Argyll and Bute Council will use £2.4 million from the Crown Estate to restore community centers, shopfronts and coastal landmarks across seven Scottish towns. The funding, tied to King Charles's holdings, targets places like Oban, Helensburgh and Campbeltown.

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Diplomacy & Trade

FedEx and Modine Top List of Overbought Industrials Stocks

FedEx Corp. and Modine Manufacturing Co. stand out as the most overbought stocks in the industrials sector as of Feb. 19, 2026. Investors chasing momentum face potential risks with these names.

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Markets

Unity, Providus Banks Merger Advances Toward N200B Capital Goal

The merger of Unity Bank Plc and Providus Bank Limited moves forward after strong shareholder approval and key regulatory nods, positioning the combined entity to exceed Nigeria's N200 billion national banking capital threshold. Integration efforts continue with a final court sanction pending.

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Diplomacy & Trade

Waiting for Mortgage Rates to Drop Costs Buyers Equity, Data Shows

Prospective U.S. homebuyers delaying purchases in hopes of lower mortgage rates risk missing out on tens of thousands in equity growth and facing higher home prices, according to housing market analysis. Rent inflation and rising ownership costs add to the financial drag of waiting.

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