Economy

Economy

Fed Rate Decision Odds Near 96.5% After Court Blocks Trump Tariffs

Traders now assign a 96.5% probability to the Federal Reserve keeping interest rates unchanged, despite a recent court ruling blocking former President Trump’s tariffs.

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Europe

Jaishankar Meets Ukrainian FM at Munich Security Conference

India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha at the Munich Security Conference 2026, discussing the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict and bilateral ties.

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Markets

Adani Ports shares rise 2.3% after MoU with NMDC, Vale

Adani Ports shares surged over 2% following a strategic MoU with NMDC and Vale to boost India's iron ore export infrastructure.

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Asia Pacific

India Condemns Pakistani Airstrikes in Afghanistan During Ramadan

India has condemned Pakistani airstrikes in Afghanistan during Ramadan, calling the attacks an attempt to deflect from Pakistan's internal issues.

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Conflictos y Seguridad

Gobierno canadiense solicita bloqueo de pruebas sensibles en juicio por asesinato de Hardeep Singh Nijjar

El Ministerio de Justicia canadiense pidió al Tribunal Federal bloquear pruebas de seguridad nacional en el juicio por el asesinato del separatista khalistani Hardeep Singh Nijjar, argumentando que su divulgación afectaría relaciones internacionales.

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Personal Finance

Mortgage Rates Drop Slightly on Feb 17, 2026

Mortgage rates for 30-year loans dipped slightly on February 17, 2026, while 15-year rates remained steady according to the Mortgage Research Center.

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Crypto

Bitcoin Surges 1.52% in 5 Minutes on Binance USDT Market

Bitcoin rose 1.52% in just five minutes on Binance's USDT trading pair, hitting $68,104.7 on March 25, 2025, highlighting the cryptocurrency's volatile nature.

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Conflicts & Security

AUD/USD Gains Momentum as 20-Day EMA Signals Potential Breakout

The AUD/USD currency pair is showing signs of strength, with the 20-day exponential moving average at 0.6650 offering support for a potential upward move.

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Economy

Central Bank Speeches Outperform Rate Decisions in Market Impact

Central bank speeches often influence financial markets more than official rate decisions, according to analysis of recent communication patterns.

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Africa

APC Wins 5 of 6 FCT Area Councils Ahead of 2027 Election

The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has won five of the six Area Councils in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), tightening its grip ahead of the 2027 general election.

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Africa

NIMASA, NAF pledge deeper collaboration for maritime security

NIMASA and the Nigerian Air Force have committed to strengthening their partnership to enhance maritime security and sustain the success of the Deep Blue Project.

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US Politics

Italian Politicians Acquitted Amid Calls for Justice Reform

Italian politicians Tiziano Tagliani and Aldo Modonesi were acquitted of charges, reigniting calls for reform of the country's justice system.

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Corporate

South Africans Recycle 292 Tons of Glass in November Challenge

Residents in Johannesburg, Pretoria and Cape Town recycled 292 tons of glass at public banks during November, exceeding the Glass Recycling Company's 280-ton target for its 2025 challenge. The campaign drew strong participation through social media shares and spot prizes.

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Corporate

Agri Dwala: Black-Owned Farm Thrives on 580 Hectares in South Africa’s Overberg

A fully black-owned farming enterprise in South Africa's Western Cape Overberg region cultivates 580 hectares near Napier, yielding wheat, barley, oats, canola and livestock. Agri Dwala stands out for transforming former farmworkers into skilled managers through hands-on mentorship.

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US Politics

Minnesota Teen Sebastian Lost by ICE After Unaccompanied Minor Designation

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement lost contact with a Minnesota teenager known as Sebastian after detaining him as an unaccompanied minor in 2018. Legal filings describe the case as one of the strangest wrongful detention petitions from the Trump-era immigration crackdown.

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