
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas trimmed its policy rate by 25 basis points to 4.25%, marking a cumulative 225‑basis‑point reduction since August 2024. The British Chamber of Commerce Philippines welcomed the move, arguing it will help revive economic growth and bring GDP expansion back toward the 5.5% target. The Asian Development Bank still projects Philippine growth at 5.3% for 2026, keeping the country the second‑fastest‑growing economy in Southeast Asia. The Chamber also highlighted expanding UK‑Philippines trade, especially in meat imports valued at £31.7 million, and urged use of the DCTS and CPTPP frameworks.

GOLD ( XAUUSD ) : 5100 Has Been Reclaimed. Exactly as shared ahead of time. Technical break of market structure , Rising Geopolitical concerns , Tariffs uncertainty , Stagflation concerns , Rate cuts pricing = Higher Gold.
TrendInvestorPro’s Rotation Investor ETF ranking table is presented as a premium offering, accessible only to paid subscribers. The site promotes systematic trading strategies, trend‑based setups, and a market‑timing model for stocks and ETFs. Visitors are prompted to log in or...
TrendInvestorPro has launched a gated platform that delivers systematic trading strategies and a dedicated NDX100 ranking table for subscribers. The service bundles trend signals, momentum scores, and a market‑timing model aimed at both stocks and ETFs. Access is provided through...
India’s equity markets closed higher on Feb 21, with the Nifty up 0.46% to 25,571 and the Sensex up 0.38% to 82,815. Analyst Sudeep Shah sees the Nifty trapped in a tight 512‑point range, likely to trade sideways but could open...
TrendInvestorPro has launched a subscription‑only offering called Trend Trio Signals, delivering trend and momentum scores for S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 equities. The service bundles systematic trading setups, video tutorials, and a market‑timing model aimed at active traders. Access is gated behind...
TrendInvestorPro is a subscription‑based platform offering systematic trading strategies, including daily trend signals, momentum scores, and a market‑timing model focused on the Nasdaq‑100 rotation. The service bundles video tutorials, back‑tested setups, and a library of ETFs and equities to provide...

The University of Chicago announced plans to sell its Center for Research in Security Prices (CRSP) for about $400 million, a modest price compared with its $11 billion endowment. The move reflects a broader financial strain: operating deficits have grown tenfold since...
TrendInvestorPro has released a curated master list covering more than 250 exchange‑traded funds, each assigned a Trend Signal and Momentum Score. The platform bundles these metrics with systematic trading setups, video tutorials, and a market‑timing model. Access is gated behind...
TrendInvestorPro, a subscription‑based platform, markets systematic trading strategies and market‑timing models for stocks and ETFs. The service bundles video tutorials, trade setups, momentum scores, and alerts behind a paid login or free trial. It targets active retail investors seeking data‑driven...

Milton Friedman’s 1980 warning that tariffs show visible benefits but hide widespread costs resonates amid recent US‑China trade frictions, where higher import duties have pushed up consumer prices and strained global supply chains. At the same time, India and Brazil...
TrendInvestorPro offers a subscriber‑only Rotation Investor SPX500 ranking table, showcasing systematic trading strategies and next‑level setups for the S&P 500 index. The page emphasizes exclusive access to trend signals, momentum scores, and market‑timing models for stocks and ETFs. Users must log...
Trend Investor Pro released its weekly Trend Trio150 analysis, combining Bollinger Bands, CCI‑Close and StochClose to flag uptrends and downtrends across the Dow 30 and the eleven Sector SPDR ETFs. The report shows eight sector ETFs in an UPtrend, with...
We should stop asking for stock markets to be open for every economic announcement so that traders can hedge their risks. Imagine if our market was open when these new tariffs were announced and old ones scapped- 12 hours later people...
Sanctions + fuel shortages broke the Cuban grid Those with dollars self-electrify while the rest sit in the dark. Energy desperation risks deepening inequality while the broader economy deteriorates. https://t.co/xOjVSt4Eep #EnergyCrisis #Cuba #Sanctions #Solar #GridFailure
The Reserve Bank of India kept its policy repo rate steady at 5.25% on February 6, signalling a neutral stance. ICICI Bank Global Markets expects this will translate into a prolonged pause through 2026‑27 as core inflation stays benign and oil‑price...
Markets are trading a binary Trump headline risk, says @Ole_S_Hansen Oil isn’t moving on fundamentals alone—traders are loading up on upside calls while inventories draw hard. When positioning shifts this fast, volatility is the signal, not the noise. https://t.co/Lan48DvOA7 #OilMarkets #Brent #WTI...
Mineral Resources swings to interim profit on stronger Onslow output, lithium rebound https://t.co/DOTSeLY4pB via @KitcoNewsNOW
The Fidelity Low Volatility Factor ETF (FDLO) tracks 126 U.S. stocks with a weighted‑average 24‑month beta of 0.78, positioning it as a lower‑risk vehicle. In 2026 the fund has outperformed the broad‑market S&P 500 ETF IVV, but it still trails pure...

Japan’s inflation rate comes in at 1.53%/yr in January, BELOW its 2%/yr target. JP’s money supply (M2) is growing at 1.56%/yr, WELL BELOW Hanke's Golden Growth Rate of~6.07%/yr, a rate consistent with JP’s 2%/yr inflation target. THE INFLATION STORY = A MONEY...
Important. Net effect of striking IEEPA/ reciprocal tariffs and doing the 122 with similar product exemptions should be a tariff reduction.
In Episode 415 of The Weekly Option, host Eric discusses the concept of "inverting risk" by comparing debit and credit spreads, concluding that equal monetary risk makes them mathematically identical regardless of direction. He then reviews last week’s trades—covered call...

The Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (VOO) reached an all‑time high of roughly $642 on February 20, 2026. A 20% decline would lower it to about $513, echoing September 2024; a 30% drop to $449, similar to January 2024; and a 40% slide to $385,...
Employers Holdings (EIG) posted a Q4 2025 loss of $23.4 million, with revenue slipping 21.3% year‑over‑year to $170.5 million. The full‑year net income collapsed from $118.6 million in 2024 to $10.8 million, while the GAAP combined ratio deteriorated to 106% in the quarter and...
Telephone and Data Systems (TDS) posted a fourth‑quarter 2025 revenue increase of 12% to $330.7 million and net income of $37.2 million, reversing a year‑earlier loss. Full‑year results showed a profit swing to $48.2 million on $1.23 billion of operating revenue, driven by accelerated...

The episode reviews the week’s market data and focuses on the Supreme Court’s decision that President Trump cannot use the Emergency Economic Powers Act to impose tariffs, prompting him to invoke Section 122 for a temporary 10% tariff that expires...
Also doesn't matter: - Switching savings account to get an extra 0.05% interest - Agonizing over the cost of daily coffee - Tracking 50+ line items in a budget

The surge in AI workloads is creating a global DRAM shortage, dubbed "RAMageddon," which is pushing memory prices up more than 400% year‑over‑year. Smart televisions, which typically contain 1‑8 GB of RAM, are expected to see price increases as manufacturers pass...

Today, the US announced a plan to sell Venezuelan oil to India. Note who’s selling Venezuela’s oil to India. It’s Uncle Sam. AMAZING. https://t.co/SLitquccox

JPMORGAN: “.. many trade deals negotiated to date have relied on IEEPA tariffs and have not yet been formalized as trade agreements. With the legal basis for these tariffs now invalidated, the fate of these deals is in question. These...
Vedanta Resources secured a $350 million, 3.5‑year revolving credit facility from a consortium of six banks, including First Abu Dhabi Bank, Mashreq, Standard Chartered, Deutsche Bank and JPMorgan. The loan, priced at SOFR + 435 bps, will refinance existing maturities, fund interest payments and...
China’s economy has held up remarkably well against shocks like U.S. tariffs but continued resilience will need consumption to drive growth, rather than external demand, according to a report by the International Monetary Fund. @Tracyyyqu https://t.co/7pUUCZaEr2

Chinese EV maker BYD is set to begin local vehicle assembly in Pakistan, with a 25,000‑unit annual plant near Karachi slated for operation in the third to fourth quarter of 2026. The $150 million facility will make BYD the first electric‑vehicle...
So nuts. The most important thing a listing agent does is run a structured sale process, so that: 1. All prospective bidders feel like they have a shot, if they put their best foot forward, & 2. The seller can systematically, calmly...
Gold prices rebounded from early‑week weakness, reclaiming the $5,000 support level and climbing to $5,100 per ounce by week’s end. The initial dip was tied to reduced Chinese demand during the Lunar New Year, but safe‑haven buying spurred by rising...

In this episode Farnoosh answers listener questions about navigating tax season, deciding how much to keep in an emergency fund, and choosing between a Traditional and Roth IRA. She breaks down the timing of tax‑saving moves, explains how to calculate...
I analyzed this company twelve years ago You will never guess what happened next https://www.dividendgrowthinvestor.com/2014/07/deere-co-de-dividend-stock-analysis.html

$NCI never doubt spider sense 😎 Nice long bias today @IUTraders for potential $BNAI Friday night replication. https://t.co/sEPvEtmdVc
iShares S&P 100 ETF (OEF) remains on a hold rating as its momentum wanes and valuation concerns intensify. The fund trades at a 23.8× P/E and a PEG of 2.3, while earnings growth has slowed. Technical analysis shows support near $327,...
Mystery solved via Ben re the $17b in $IQMM on Day One. The call is coming from inside the house, literally, ProShares own funds are all now using IQMM now for their cash positions. Big time BYOA and not as...
Historic Dispersion From Growth To Value Rotation - some quant talk to highlight growing risks in market structure. #CTA #IRAN $NVDA https://t.co/ZcfZDnpE7l
Empire State Realty Trust (ESRT) purchased the 130 Mercer building in SoHo for $386 million in a late‑2025 sale‑leaseback and appointed Newmark as the exclusive leasing agent. The 112,600‑square‑foot property, formerly the Scholastic headquarters, has been upgraded with modern infrastructure and...

Prepping for presentation I found this slide from last year, it's a bit strong but I stand by it re what will be the main impact of MFs adding on ETF share classes (which should kick off in next few...
My take on the US dollar: "The DOLLAR IS KING, and it's going to REMAIN KING. It's hard to knock a king off his throne." https://t.co/txOJ9KZ8Qw

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled 6‑3 that the International Emergency Economic Powers Act does not give the President authority to impose tariffs, invalidating both the targeted fentanyl duties and broader reciprocal tariffs. The decision could unlock up to $175 billion in...
Dan Gertler, an Israeli businessman, leveraged deep political connections to dominate Congo's cobalt mining, turning the country into a linchpin of the global battery supply chain. His network of opaque contracts and bribes enabled Western tech firms to secure cheap...

Since our bullish call on Korea last August… EWY +99.27% SPY +7.78% Money counting time. https://t.co/EKTw9HANNh
Nutrien Ltd. projects potash demand to expand for a fourth straight year, targeting sales of 14.1‑14.8 million tonnes in 2026. Benchmark potash prices are roughly 20% higher than a year earlier, reflecting tighter market fundamentals. CFO Mark Thompson highlighted constrained...

The U.S. Treasury announced that a publicity blitz, highlighted by a Super Bowl ad, has generated roughly 2 million IRS Form 4547 filings, translating to about 3 million children enrolled in the new Trump accounts. Eligible children born between 2025 and 2028 will...
High‑net‑worth families are shifting from premium‑driven insurance to predictability as capacity tightens. A HUB 2026 Outlook survey shows willingness to assume risk fell from 39% to 25% since 2024. Advisors must expand beyond placement, defining risk appetite and managing cyber,...