News•Feb 18, 2026
India Relaxes Chinese Equipment Import Curbs for Power, Coal Amid Project Delays
India has begun easing its 2020‑era restrictions on Chinese equipment, allowing state‑run power companies to import limited transmission components and considering similar exemptions for coal‑sector gear. The move responds to mounting shortages and project delays that threaten the country’s ambitious clean‑energy targets. Officials say the waivers are granted in the “national interest” and will be managed through a top‑level inter‑ministerial panel. The policy shift marks the first significant relaxation of curbs that have largely barred Chinese firms from India’s $700‑$750 billion government contract market.
By The Hindu BusinessLine – Markets
News•Feb 18, 2026
Russell Investments Expands Canadian ETF Lineup With Five New Offerings
Russell Investments Canada Limited announced the launch of five new exchange‑traded funds on the Toronto Stock Exchange, adding two fixed‑income products (HALO and RBND) and three multi‑factor equity funds (RQCA, RQUS, RQIN). The fixed‑income ETFs carry a 0.35% management fee,...
By ETFtv
News•Feb 18, 2026
Is the U.S. Tax Code Anti-Feminist?
The article argues that the U.S. tax code is not gender‑neutral and often reinforces existing power imbalances. Professor Bridget J. Crawford and co‑author Anthony C. Infanti have examined this bias by editing a book that rewrites tax‑related judicial decisions through...
By The New York Times – Your Money
News•Feb 18, 2026
Microsoft on Pace to Invest $50B Into AI for Global South
Microsoft announced a $50 billion commitment to accelerate artificial‑intelligence adoption across the Global South by 2030. The plan, unveiled at the India AI Impact Summit, follows a five‑pronged approach covering infrastructure, skills training, multilingual models, local innovation and impact measurement. Microsoft...
By YourStory
Podcast•Feb 18, 2026•30 min
02.18.26 Relocating Overseas / Debt Trap Exit Strategies
In this episode Clark Howard explores the practicalities of relocating abroad, highlighting countries that offer relocation incentives and essential considerations for a successful move. He then shifts to debt management, offering actionable strategies to accelerate credit‑card payoff, negotiate lower interest...
By The Clark Howard Podcast
Blog•Feb 18, 2026
Heads Up: US Treasury to Release TIC Data Later Today
The US Treasury will publish its latest International Capital (TIC) data, showing foreign investors holding a record $9.36 trillion of Treasury securities. China’s holdings slipped to roughly $683 billion, the lowest level since 2008, while Japan remains the top holder with about...
By investingLive – Asia-Pacific News Wrap
News•Feb 18, 2026
SBI Funds Management Plans $1.5 Billion IPO in March
India’s largest asset manager, SBI Funds Management, is preparing to file a draft prospectus for an IPO in March that could raise up to $1.5 billion, targeting a valuation near $15 billion. The offering would represent roughly a 10% stake held jointly...
By The Hindu BusinessLine – Markets
Blog•Feb 18, 2026
Climate-Focused Credit Specialist Returns to AP4
Ulf Erlandsson is returning to Sweden’s Fourth National Pension Fund (AP4) as Senior Fixed Income Portfolio Manager for liquid credit, after nearly a decade on the hedge‑fund side. He founded the Anthropocene Fixed Income Institute, a climate‑focused research nonprofit, and...
By HedgeNordic
News•Feb 18, 2026
Collegium Pharmaceutical, Inc. (COLL) Gains Momentum on Jornay PM, Truist Highlights Robust Pain Portfolio
Collegium Pharmaceutical (NASDAQ:COLL) saw Truist Securities lift its price target to $58 and reaffirm a Buy rating, citing a strong pain‑management portfolio and growing momentum for its extended‑release opioid, Jornay PM. The company released its 2026 outlook, projecting total product revenue...
By Yahoo Finance – News Index
News•Feb 18, 2026
Amneal Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (AMRX) Added to S&P SmallCap 600 Index, Boosting Investor Visibility
Amneal Pharmaceuticals (AMRX) was added to the S&P SmallCap 600 Index on Jan. 29, giving the company heightened investor exposure. JP Morgan subsequently raised its price target by $4 while keeping a Buy rating, signaling analyst confidence. The firm also announced a...
By Yahoo Finance – News Index
News•Feb 18, 2026
Yangzijiang Maritime to Hold EGM on Mar 6 on Proposed Share Buyback
Yangzijiang Maritime announced an extraordinary general meeting on 6 March to seek approval for a share‑buyback program covering up to 10% of its issued stock, roughly 348.9 million shares. The company set price caps of 105% for on‑market purchases and 120% for...
By The Business Times (Singapore) – Companies & Markets
News•Feb 18, 2026
Bank of America Cites Zoetis Inc.’s (ZTS) Strong Q4 Performance and Fiscal 2026 Outlook
Bank of America raised its price target for Zoetis Inc. (ZTS) to $140 from $135 while maintaining a Neutral rating, citing the company’s strong fourth‑quarter 2025 results and an upbeat fiscal 2026 outlook. Zoetis reported adjusted EPS of $1.48, topping...
By Yahoo Finance – News Index
News•Feb 18, 2026
ECB and ONCE Foundation Launch Collaboration to Ensure Digital Euro Is Accessible for Everyone
The European Central Bank has signed a collaboration agreement with Spain’s ONCE Foundation to make the digital euro app universally accessible, especially for people with disabilities, older adults, and those with limited digital skills. The foundation will provide technical advice,...
By European Central Bank — Press/Speeches
Podcast•Feb 18, 2026•28 min
Money Box Live: Do Electric Cars Add Up?
In this Money Box Live episode, presenter Felicity Hannah explores the true cost of owning an electric vehicle, from purchase price and charging infrastructure to range anxiety on long trips. Guests Stuart Masson of The Car Expert and Melanie Shufflebotham...
By BBC Radio 4 – Money Box (UK)
Podcast•Feb 18, 2026•52 min
Healthcare Before Medicare: How to Lower Your Costs
In this third episode of his four‑part series, Roger Whitney guides listeners through practical ways to lower health‑care costs before Medicare, from daily health habits to smart insurance shopping. He demystifies the ACA premium subsidy system now that the expanded...
By Retirement Answer Man
Podcast•Feb 18, 2026•43 min
The New European Sovereignty Stack: Energy, Minerals, Compute
The episode examines Europe’s modern sovereignty as an industrial and supply‑chain challenge, focusing on semiconductors, rare‑earth minerals, and energy infrastructure. Guests highlight Europe’s heavy reliance on imports, a thin venture‑capital ecosystem, and the need for coordinated capital to close the...
By The European VC (EUVC)
News•Feb 18, 2026
Alberto Naudon: Chile's Economic Outlook
Alberto Naudon, Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Chile, highlighted that 2025 delivered stronger‑than‑expected growth, with non‑mining activity expanding close to 3% and gross fixed capital formation rising about 7% driven by mining and energy projects. Inflation accelerated early...
By BIS — Press Releases
News•Feb 18, 2026
Book Review: How Africa Works by Joe Studwell
Joe Studwell’s new book “How Africa Works” asks why the continent remains poor and outlines policies that could accelerate growth, emphasizing agriculture, demographics, and the “enclave effect” of resource extraction. He profiles four early‑movers—Botswana, Mauritius, Ethiopia, and Rwanda—showing how targeted...
By African Business
News•Feb 18, 2026
Bumi Resources Minerals Says Palu Operations Unaffected by Site Closure
Bumi Resources Minerals (BRM) confirmed that the government‑ordered closure of a contested gold mine in its Palu concession will not disrupt its core operations because the site was never active. The enforcement action targeted an area where illegal miners had...
By The Jakarta Post – Business
Blog•Feb 18, 2026
China Now Finds Itself in Al-Qaeda’s Crosshairs
In this episode Colin Clarke and Lucas Webber examine al‑Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula’s recent propaganda that explicitly threatens China over its treatment of Uyghur Muslims, marking a shift from peripheral to central antagonism. They trace the evolution of jihadist...
By War on the Rocks
Podcast•Feb 18, 2026•6 min
How To Get Student Loans For Community College
The episode explains how to finance community college attendance, emphasizing that nearly half of students rely on loans despite lower tuition costs. It guides listeners through checking free‑tuition programs, completing the FAFSA to access Pell Grants and federal loans (Direct...
By The College Investor Audio Show
Blog•Feb 18, 2026
The Really Long Game
Vishal Niveshak announces his new book *The Long Game*, now available for pre‑order with shipping slated for the end of February 2026. The work distills lessons from 30 seasoned investors on cultivating patience, resisting short‑term market noise, and building a...
By Safal Niveshak
Blog•Feb 18, 2026
Gold Daily Call for February 18th, 2026
In this episode Florian Grummes reviews the gold market’s sideways action around the $100 per ounce level as Asian markets, especially China, celebrate the New Year. He highlights the volatility within the range, noting that while price swings are frequent,...
By Midas Touch Consulting
Podcast•Feb 18, 2026•45 min
1946: The Quiet Money Mistakes High-Earning Women Make
In this episode, Farnoosh explores the subtle financial missteps that high‑earning women often make, such as under‑funding emergency reserves, over‑relying on employer‑sponsored retirement plans, and overlooking tax‑efficient strategies like Roth conversions. She highlights how societal expectations and gender‑based pay gaps...
By So Money with Farnoosh Torabi
Podcast•Feb 18, 2026•48 min
Petra Durnin: You Don't Need More Tech — You Need Better Data
In this episode, Petra Durnin, a veteran CRE researcher and tech‑to‑impact strategist, explains why the industry’s biggest hurdle isn’t more tools but cleaner, more integrated data. She walks through her career trajectory, from a temp analyst to leading data and...
By The Crexi Commercial Real Estate Podcast | CRE Insights & Strategies
Blog•Feb 18, 2026
Elliott Wave Update of USDCAD – February 18th, 2026
USDCAD is climbing as Canada’s latest inflation data came in below expectations, reviving expectations of further Bank of Canada rate cuts. The softer CPI reading narrows the interest‑rate gap with the United States, making the U.S. dollar more attractive and...
By EWM Interactive – Forex
Blog•Feb 18, 2026
Elliott Wave Update of USDJPY – February 18th, 2026
USD/JPY edged higher this week as traders anticipate the Bank of Japan’s continued policy normalization. The pair’s modest rise reflects expectations of incremental BOJ rate hikes and a narrowing US‑Japan interest‑rate gap. An Elliott Wave update highlights a key resistance...
By EWM Interactive – Forex
Social•Feb 18, 2026
Nifty50 Holds Near 25900, Awaiting Bullish Break
#Nifty50 looks neutral to slightly bullish for now, but not in full breakout mode. >> 25900 is the real decision zone. Writers still in control there... >> If spot sustains above 25900 and 25900 CE breaks 180...185 with rising IV, we can...
By Anupam Dutta
Social•Feb 18, 2026
CRE Shows Decent Results, But
#CRE results read OK although clearly the environment is tougher. ShareScope showing fwd p/e 10.9 falling to 6.5 and fwd Divvy 6.6% each of next 2 years. Reinsurance is high risk but it's an interesting business. I don't hold.
By WheelieDealer
Blog•Feb 18, 2026
Elliott Wave Update of EURUSD – February 18th, 2026
The EUR/USD pair slipped modestly this week as markets anticipate Friday's core PCE inflation report. Traders are closely watching the hourly chart, which now displays a nascent corrective Elliott Wave formation. The update suggests the pair could test near‑term support...
By EWM Interactive – Forex
Social•Feb 18, 2026
GTLY Beats Expectations, Offers Strong Value
#KEYS "Marginally ahead of current market expectations". Strong Update. ShareScope has fwd p/e 17.8 falling to 17.6 and fwd Divvy 3.9% each of next 2 years. With the 'beat' it looks good value. I hold #GTLY (which hopefully is also...
By WheelieDealer
Social•Feb 18, 2026
BA Beats Expectations, SharePad Valuation Improves, Dividend Rises
#BA. Results read well and market happy with them. SharePad has fwd p/e 27.3 falling to 24.2 and fwd Divvy 1.8% rising to 2%; it's getting quite a high rating but I'm happy to keep as my biggest position, as...
By WheelieDealer
Blog•Feb 18, 2026
Gold Buying Prices in Zimbabwe per Gram/ Ounce, 18 February 2026
Fidelity Gold Refinery published its official gold buying rates for 18 February 2026. Prices are quoted in US dollars per gram and per troy ounce, ranging from $148.79/gram ($4,627.89/oz) for 90%+ purity to $141.70/gram ($4,407.37/oz) for 5‑10 g samples. The fire‑assay cash price...
By Mining Zimbabwe – Analysis & Features
Social•Feb 18, 2026
INPP FY Results and Investor Meet on March 26
#INPP FY Results Thursday 26th March with an Investor Meet presentation at 4pm that day:
By WheelieDealer
Social•Feb 18, 2026
Egypt's M3 Surge Drives Inflation Beyond Target
Egypt's inflation rate is 11.9%/yr. Egypt's money supply (M3) is growing at 22.7%, ABOVE Hanke's Golden Growth Rate range from 13.1%/yr-17.1%/yr, consistent with hitting its inflation target range of 5%/yr-9%/yr. THE INFLATION STORY = A MONEY SUPPLY STORY. https://t.co/V2EApGpMCY
By Steve Hanke
News•Feb 18, 2026
Debtwire Middle-Market – 2/16/2026
The VanEck BDC Income ETF is yielding 12.3% as of 12 February, just below its five‑year high of 12.8% reached in April 2025. In contrast, the BofA Merrill Lynch US High Yield index has slipped to 6.6%, down from an 8.5%...
By The Lead Left
News•Feb 18, 2026
FTSE 100 Live: Inflation Falls to Near Year-Low; BAE Leads Stock Rally
UK inflation eased to a near‑year low, with the CPI falling to 3% year‑on‑year in January 2026, down from 3.4% in December. The slowdown, driven by lower petrol, airfares and food prices, has revived expectations that the Bank of England...
By City A.M. — Markets
News•Feb 18, 2026
SEC Moves to Toughen Standards for Philippine Corporate Directors
The Philippine Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued a draft memorandum circular proposing stricter training requirements for corporate directors and senior executives. The new framework mandates a comprehensive curriculum that incorporates OECD corporate governance principles, the ASEAN Governance Scorecard,...
By Manila Bulletin – Business
News•Feb 18, 2026
Cambodia Extends Tax Incentives for the Tourism Businesses in Siem Reap, Supporting Sector Recovery, Long-Term Growth and Regional Tourism Development
Cambodia’s government has extended tax incentives for tourism businesses in Siem Reap until the end of 2026, offering income‑tax exemptions and monthly tax relief (excluding VAT and accommodation tax). The measure targets hotels, guesthouses, restaurants and travel agencies, aiming to...
By Travel And Tour World
News•Feb 18, 2026
AFP Backs Increased US Missile Deployments to Manila for Enhanced Regional Defense Posture
The Armed Forces of the Philippines publicly endorsed the United States’ plan to expand missile and unmanned system deployments following the 12th Philippines‑U.S. Bilateral Strategic Dialogue. The agreement includes the Typhon mid‑range missile launcher and the Navy‑Marine Expeditionary Ship Interdiction...
By Manila Bulletin – Business
News•Feb 18, 2026
AboitizPower Agrees to Supply 30 Megawatts to Negros Cooperative
Aboitiz Power Corp. will supply Northern Negros Electric Cooperative (Noneco) with 30 MW of electricity, combining 10 MW of solar generation and 20 MW of baseload power. The mixed supply aims to meet rising demand in the cooperative’s franchise area while smoothing the...
By Manila Bulletin – Business
News•Feb 18, 2026
How Japan Should Respond to Trump’s Project Vault
The Trump administration’s Project Vault earmarks about $12 billion to create a U.S. Strategic Critical Minerals Reserve, a public‑private partnership that purchases, stores and manages a diversified portfolio of essential raw materials. Japan’s current METI‑JOGMEC approach evaluates projects individually, which could...
By Asia Times – Defense
News•Feb 18, 2026
Overseas Investors Tap Brakes on JGB Selling Post-Election
The Liberal Democratic Party’s landslide victory in Japan’s snap election has steadied the government‑bond market, halting a sharp rise in long‑term yields. Foreign institutional investors, who had been offloading JGBs, have paused sales and begun modest buying. Domestic investors are...
By Nikkei Asia – Economy
News•Feb 18, 2026
Japan to Offer Support for Exports of Flexible Perovskite Solar Cells
Japan announced a new subsidy scheme to support overseas installations of flexible perovskite solar cells, aiming to accelerate the export of its homegrown renewable‑energy technology. The program targets projects in Southeast Asia, with Indonesia and Thailand identified as early beneficiaries....
By Nikkei Asia – Economy
News•Feb 18, 2026
Hong Kong Plots Student Housing Buildup as Land Revenue Shrinks
Hong Kong’s government has earmarked the Kai Tak commercial site for student housing, marking the first use of open‑market land sales to spur such development. The move aims to offset shrinking land‑sale revenue while addressing a surge of mainland and other...
By Nikkei Asia – Economy
News•Feb 18, 2026
Vietnam Tackles Gold Fever with Black Market Crackdown
Vietnam has introduced fines of up to $12,000 to deter illicit gold trading, marking a decisive shift after ending a 13‑year state monopoly on gold production and sales. The new penalties target black‑market dealers and unlicensed jewelers, aiming to bring...
By Nikkei Asia – Economy
News•Feb 18, 2026
India–US Deal Under Fire as Kisan Bodies Call It ‘Anti-Farmer’, Urge President to Stop It
The Samyukt Kisan Morcha (SKM) has condemned the interim India‑US trade agreement, branding it anti‑farmer and urging President Droupadi Murmu to halt its signing. The coalition demanded the removal of the commerce minister and the IAS officer who signed a...
By The Economic Times (India) – Economy
News•Feb 18, 2026
APSEZ Signs MoU with French Port to Deepen Cooperation on Trade Facilitation
Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone (APSEZ) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with France’s Port of Marseille Fos to deepen cooperation on trade facilitation, port innovation and energy transition. The pact will create an IMEC Ports Club to coordinate the...
By The Hindu BusinessLine – Economy
News•Feb 18, 2026
Why Indonesia Is All-In on Trump’s Board of Peace
Indonesia’s president, Prabowo Subianto, will attend the inaugural Trump Board of Peace meeting and has pledged up to 8,000 troops for a humanitarian peacekeeping mission in Gaza, with 1,000 ready by April and the remainder by June. The offer is...
By Foreign Policy
News•Feb 18, 2026
OPR and ‘The Doorman Fallacy’
The Order Protection Rule (OPR), a core element of Reg NMS, obliges U.S. exchanges to route orders to the venue displaying the national best bid or offer (NBBO). Since its adoption, the rule has spawned 17 protected exchanges, many with...
By Traders Magazine – Options/Derivatives