News•Feb 25, 2026
Home Depot CEO Flags a Disconcerting Lack of Faith in the American Economy: ‘Our Customers Are Telling Us that They’re...
Home Depot reported a 13% drop in Q4 net earnings to $2.6 billion as a stalled housing market curtails home‑improvement spending. CEO Ted Decker said consumers lack confidence, delaying large projects despite low mortgage rates and ongoing price cuts in new homes. The retailer projects modest 2.5‑4.5% sales growth for FY2025, plans to open 15 new stores, and is considering price reductions. Recent layoffs and a mandatory return‑to‑office policy reflect cost‑containment efforts amid uncertain macro conditions.
By Fortune
News•Feb 25, 2026
Fresh Math for World's Fastest Growing Economy: What's Behind India's GDP Revision and Why It Matters
India will revise its GDP series on Feb 27, moving the base year from 2011‑12 to 2022‑23 to better reflect digital services, renewable energy and post‑pandemic consumption patterns. The overhaul introduces double‑deflation accounting, the Proportional Denton method for quarterly‑annual alignment, and...
By The Economic Times (India) – Economy
News•Feb 25, 2026
Hiscox Capital Partners Grows ILS AUM to $1.5bn, Secured $330m of Inflows over Last Year
Hiscox Capital Partners lifted its insurance‑linked securities (ILS) assets under management to $1.5 billion as of 1 January 2026, driven by $330 million of new inflows over the past year. The inflows offset planned capital returns and boosted deployable capital for the January reinsurance...
By Artemis (ILS/cat bonds)
News•Feb 25, 2026
DERIVSOURCE: The Pros and Cons of Client Clearing
Client clearing volumes jumped 67% in early 2026, driven by the uncleared margin rule and new structures like the European Agent Trustee Model. The OFR working paper highlights benefits such as reduced dealer gross exposure, lower collateral needs, broader dealer...
By Traders Magazine – Options/Derivatives
News•Feb 25, 2026
WFE Flags Settlement Risks in Push Toward 24/5 Trading
The World Federation of Exchanges (WFE) warns that extending equity trading to a 24‑hours‑five‑days (24/5) schedule introduces settlement and liquidity risks unless clearing, settlement and payment infrastructures are upgraded. U.S. venues such as NYSE Arca, Nasdaq and Cboe are piloting...
By Traders Magazine – Options/Derivatives
News•Feb 25, 2026
Bank of Japan Won’t Alter Its Policy Normalisation Path
The Bank of Japan affirmed its commitment to a gradual policy normalisation path, emphasizing data‑driven decisions despite the appointment of two dovish board nominees. While the new members are expected to voice opposition to tightening, the overall board composition remains...
By ING — THINK Economics
News•Feb 25, 2026
Iberdrola Profits Increase on Network Growth
Iberdrola posted a 12% rise in reported net profit to €6.3 bn for 2025, driven by stronger regulated returns in its UK and US electricity networks. Adjusted EBITDA grew 3% to €15.68 bn, with the Networks business up 21% and the regulated...
By reNEWS
News•Feb 25, 2026
UK Energy Bills to Fall by £117 a Year, Offering some Relief to Household Budgets – Business Live
Ofgem announced a 7% cut to the UK energy price cap, lowering the typical annual household bill to £1,641 from April. The reduction translates to about £10 a month, or £117 per year, representing more than £200 savings compared with...
By The Guardian – Commodities
News•Feb 25, 2026
FX Daily: Nvidia Earnings Could Be Big for FX
Ahead of Nvidia's earnings, analysts warn that a miss could trigger broader risk aversion, hitting the most exposed G10 currencies such as the Australian dollar, New Zealand dollar and Norwegian krone. The USD’s reaction will signal whether AI‑related concerns remain confined...
By ING — THINK Economics
News•Feb 25, 2026
Milestone Systems Opens Asia Experience Centre in Singapore
Milestone Systems announced the launch of its Asia Experience Centre in Singapore, expanding its regional footprint and providing a live‑lab for AI‑enabled video solutions. The centre supports Singapore’s national AI agenda and offers governments, enterprises, and critical infrastructure operators a...
By Vietnam Investment Review (VIR)
News•Feb 25, 2026
US Formally Warned Kyiv over Attacks on Russia that Damage American Oil Majors’ Interests, Says Ambassador
The United States delivered a formal diplomatic warning to Kyiv after Ukrainian drones struck the Russian Black Sea port of Novorossiysk, a key export gateway for Kazakh crude that underpins American oil majors' interests. The attack disabled a single‑point mooring,...
By bne IntelliNews
News•Feb 25, 2026
Proposal to Launch Antimony Trioxide 99.5% Sb2O3 Min, Exw China Price Assessment: Pricing Notice
Fastmarkets announced a proposal to launch a new ex‑works China price for antimony trioxide (99.5% Sb2O3 min). The price, quoted in yuan per tonne, will be published weekly and targets a minimum 10‑tonne spot transaction. The consultation period runs from...
By Fastmarkets – Insights
News•Feb 25, 2026
‘Doesn’t the Commission’s Case Have to Fail?’ ACCC Faces Critical Questions in Coles Case
The Federal Court examined the ACCC’s claim that Coles misled shoppers with its “Down Down” price tags, questioning whether the regulator proved the promotions were deceptive. The ACCC argues Coles inflated prices before offering short‑lived discounts, creating a false impression...
By Sydney Morning Herald – Business
News•Feb 25, 2026
‘The Right Types of Promotions’: Woolies Lures Customers Back with Lower Prices
Woolworths has halted a multi‑year sales slump by slashing prices and expanding weekly specials, driving a 3.4% revenue increase to $37.1 billion in the first half of FY 2026. The retailer added over 350 items to its Lower Shelf Price range, now...
By Sydney Morning Herald – Business
News•Feb 25, 2026
Sustainable Debt Issuance Slows as Markets Position for 2026 Rebound
Sustainable debt issuance slipped 12% year‑on‑year to about $1.4 trillion in 2025, marking the slowest growth in five years, even as clean‑energy investment hit a record $2.3 trillion. Research from ING expects a modest rebound to roughly $1.62 trillion in 2026, with Europe...
By Finance Monthly
News•Feb 25, 2026
Has U.S. Inflation Started Turning Higher Again?
U.S. tariff rates surged to an average of 13% in 2025, yet headline inflation fell to 2.7% year‑over‑year before rebounding in December. Companies initially absorbed tariff costs, but recent PCE data shows they are now passing them onto consumers, pushing...
By ForexLive — Feed
News•Feb 25, 2026
Romania’s Government Approves Public Administration Reform, Economic Stimulus Package
Romania’s cabinet approved a sweeping public‑administration decree that will cut roughly 10% of civil‑service staff – about 12,800 jobs – and impose unified wage standards on the majority of local units. The same session cleared an economic relaunch package featuring...
By bne IntelliNews
News•Feb 25, 2026
FX Option Expiries for 25 February 10am New York Cut
The February 25 10 a.m. New York FX option expiry lists strike levels and notional exposure across major currency pairs. EUR/USD shows the largest notional at the 1.1900 strike with €5.09 billion, while AUD/USD aggregates over AUD 8 billion across four strikes. Market makers must hedge these...
By ForexLive — Feed
News•Feb 25, 2026
SA Bank Says Gold to End Above $6,000/Oz This Year
Standard Bank’s African Markets Conference highlighted a bullish outlook for gold, with its head of precious metals projecting the metal to finish the year above $6,000 per ounce and potentially reach $7,000‑$10,000 next year if interest rates keep falling. Attendees...
By Miningmx
News•Feb 25, 2026
Submission of Rule Filing SR-FICC-2026-004 – Amend the Clearing Agency Stress Testing Framework
On February 25, 2026, Fixed Income Clearing Corporation (FICC) filed rule filing SR‑FICC‑2026‑004 with the SEC to amend the Clearing Agency Stress Testing Framework governing DTCC’s DTC, FICC, and NSCC. The proposed changes aim to modernize stress‑testing methodologies, improve risk...
By DTCC – All Important Notices
News•Feb 25, 2026
Submission of Rule Filing SR-DTC-2026-002 – Amend the Clearing Agency Stress Testing Framework
On February 25, 2026, The Depository Trust Company (DTC) submitted rule filing SR‑DTC‑2026‑002 to the SEC, proposing amendments to the Clearing Agency Stress Testing Framework shared by DTC, the Fixed Income Clearing Corporation, and the National Securities Clearing Corporation. The...
By DTCC – All Important Notices
News•Feb 25, 2026
Submission of Rule Filing SR-NSCC-2026-003 – Amend the Clearing Agency Stress Testing Framework
National Securities Clearing Corporation (NSCC) submitted Rule Filing SR‑NSCC‑2026‑003 to the SEC on February 25, 2026, proposing amendments to the shared stress‑testing framework of DTCC, its Fixed Income Clearing Corporation (FICC) subsidiary, and NSCC. The changes aim to broaden scenario coverage, tighten...
By DTCC – All Important Notices
News•Feb 25, 2026
Taiwan Shares Close up 2.05%
Taiwan's Taiwan Capitalization Weighted Index (TAIEX) closed at 35,413.07 on February 25, up 712.25 points or 2.05%. The market saw a hefty turnover of NT$981.97 billion (US$31.38 billion), indicating strong buying pressure. Semiconductor leader TSMC broke the NT$2,000 per share mark, lifting...
By Focus Taiwan (CNA) – English News
News•Feb 25, 2026
CME Group U.S. Treasury OI Sets New Record of 36.3M Contracts
CME Group reported a record 36,328,151 open interest contracts in U.S. Treasury futures and options on February 19, surpassing its previous high from November 2025. The milestone spans the entire yield curve, with new peaks in 2‑year, 5‑year, 10‑year, and...
By FX News Group — Feed
News•Feb 25, 2026
What Are the Main Events for Today?
The European session delivered two key data points: Germany’s preliminary Q4 GDP rose 0.3% quarter‑on‑quarter, beating expectations, and Eurozone CPI showed a 1.7% year‑on‑year headline increase with core inflation at 2.2%. Both releases are final figures that historically have limited...
By ForexLive — Feed
News•Feb 25, 2026
‘Strong Rebound’ for UK Housing Market with 6% More Homes for Sale than a Year Ago
Zoopla reports a strong rebound in the UK housing market, with February listings on track for the highest level in a decade and 6% more homes for sale than a year ago. The surge is driven by the lowest mortgage...
By The Guardian – Property
News•Feb 25, 2026
Who Showed up — and Who Didn’t — for Kyiv’s Big Day
Europe marked the fourth anniversary of Russia’s full‑scale invasion with a high‑profile solidarity event in Kyiv, where EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and Portugal’s Prime Minister António Costa stood beside President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. The gathering showcased symbolic support...
By Politico Europe – All News
News•Feb 25, 2026
Hillgrove Charts Path to Growth as Copper Production at Kanmantoo Gathers Momentum
Hillgrove Resources reported a strong 2025 turnaround at its Kanmantoo underground copper mine, boosting production to over 11,300 tonnes and lifting revenue 49% to $167.6 million. The company reversed a $14.8 million loss into a modest $100,000 profit and grew cash reserves...
By Stockhead – Resources (Australia)
News•Feb 25, 2026
Godongwana Holds Better Budget Cards but Economic Recovery Remains Inadequate
Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana is set to present a 2026 budget bolstered by higher-than‑expected tax receipts, driven by a commodity price surge and improved collection efficiency. Despite the fiscal headroom, his GDP outlook remains bleak, projecting growth under 2%—far short...
By Mail & Guardian (South Africa) – Business
News•Feb 25, 2026
Debtwire Middle-Market – 2/23/2026
Sponsor‑backed merger and acquisition activity surged to $165 billion in December 2025, marking the second‑largest monthly volume in the past decade, just shy of the $168 billion peak recorded in April 2021. Data from Mergermarket shows that leveraged buyouts and other sponsor‑driven deals now...
By The Lead Left
News•Feb 25, 2026
Japan Govmt Nominates New BOJ Board Members as Rate-Hike Path Comes Into Focus
Japan’s government has nominated professor emeritus Toichiro Asada and law professor Ayano Sato to the Bank of Japan’s nine‑member monetary policy board, pending parliamentary approval. The appointments arrive as the BOJ exits its ultra‑easy stimulus regime and lifts rates to...
By ForexLive — Feed
News•Feb 25, 2026
As US Tech Giants Become Cable Giants, It’s Time We Pay Attention to Our Seabeds
U.S. tech giants such as Google, Amazon, Meta and Microsoft are increasingly becoming sole owners of undersea data cables, giving them unprecedented control over global internet traffic. Amid heightened geopolitical tensions, President Donald Trump has threatened tariffs and hinted at...
By Politico Europe – All News
News•Feb 25, 2026
Sifuna: I'm Open to Alliance with United Opposition
Kenyan Senate leader Edwin Sifuna announced that his Linda Mwananchi Initiative, a breakaway faction from the ODM, is open to joining the United Opposition ahead of the 2027 presidential election. The prospective alliance aims to consolidate anti‑Ruto forces and present...
By Daily Nation (Kenya) – Business
News•Feb 25, 2026
MSME Workers Deliver Just 14% of Large-Firm Output; Informality Is Costing India Billions
India’s MSMEs employ 330 million workers, accounting for 62 % of non‑agricultural jobs and about 30 % of GDP, yet their workers generate only 14 % of the output of large‑firm employees. The productivity gap stems from widespread informality, low formal skill training, and...
By HR Katha (India)
News•Feb 25, 2026
Coal India Backs Phased Rollout of National Coal Exchange to Protect Energy Security
Coal India has endorsed a phased rollout of the National Coal Exchange, aiming to move coal trading from traditional e‑auctions to a regulated electronic platform with market‑based price discovery. Executive Director V S Maharaj emphasized that reforms must be calibrated to protect...
By The Hindu Business Line – All
News•Feb 25, 2026
Software Rout Ripples Through India’s Consumer Tech, Real Estate
Asian equities rose on Wednesday as the AI‑driven sell‑off in U.S. markets softened, offering a brief reprieve for India’s stock market. The Nifty index flirted with its 200‑day moving average, a key long‑term support level, before closing above it. Asset...
By Bloomberg – Markets
News•Feb 25, 2026
Trump Vows To Make Housing Affordable While Keeping Values Up as He Praises the ‘Golden Age of America’ in State...
President Donald Trump used his State of the Union address to pledge affordable housing while insisting home values must stay high. He highlighted falling mortgage rates, citing a drop from 7.04% to 6.01%, and urged Congress to make permanent an...
By Realtor.com News
News•Feb 25, 2026
Are the Signs Pointing to Another Nasdaq-100 Correction?
The Nasdaq‑100 is showing a repeat of a historic pattern where the index climbs while fewer components stay above their 200‑day moving average, a signal that preceded >20% corrections in 2021 and 2024. The metric has again slipped, and the...
By Motley Fool Investing
News•Feb 25, 2026
EQAL: Long-Term Issues Outweigh Recent Outperformance
The Invesco Russell 1000 Equal Weight ETF (EQAL) has outperformed peers IVV and IWB this year thanks to its equal‑weight tilt amid a capital‑rotation environment. However, its longer‑term track record remains weak, having lagged IVV, IWB, RSP, and EQL since 2014....
By Seeking Alpha – ETFs & Funds
News•Feb 25, 2026
Loom Games Claims “Unicorn” Crown in Record Time for Turkish Startup
Los Angeles‑based Scopely agreed to acquire a majority stake in Istanbul‑born mobile‑game studio Loom Games, valuing the company at over $1 billion through a performance‑based structure. Loom, founded in August 2025, launched its first title “Pixel Flow” in September, attracting more than 10 million...
By bne IntelliNews
News•Feb 25, 2026
Government Monitors Iron Ore Pricing Shifts Amid China Talks
The Australian government is closely tracking new iron‑ore pricing arrangements being trialled between Chinese buyers and major Australian producers. Companies such as Fortescue and Rio Tinto have begun using Fastmarkets, while BHP negotiates with China Mineral Resources Group over alternative...
By Australian Mining
News•Feb 25, 2026
Spicerhaart’s Expanding Partnership Model Wins Backing From Agents
Spicerhaart’s haart Partnership Scheme is expanding nationally, backed by agents who cite increased autonomy, profitability and work‑life balance. Testimonials from Jack Pollock, Roger Jackson and Janette Churchill illustrate how the model blends self‑employment flexibility with corporate resources such as tech,...
By Property Industry Eye
News•Feb 25, 2026
Bangladesh Election Reduces Political Uncertainty but Forthcoming Reform Execution Remains Critical
Bangladesh’s February 12 election gave the Bangladesh Nationalist Party a decisive parliamentary super‑majority, easing short‑term political uncertainty. The win clears the path for a long‑awaited constitutional referendum that could reshape the legislature, judiciary and prime‑ministerial term limits. Fitch Ratings notes that...
By bne IntelliNews
News•Feb 25, 2026
Conveyancing Costs Surge – What’s Driving the Jump?
The Property Solvers study reveals conveyancing fees in the UK climbing well above inflation, with freehold sale costs hitting £1,317 in 2026—a 10.6% rise year‑on‑year. Leasehold and remortgage fees also posted double‑digit increases, outpacing the 3% CPI. Regulatory, AML, and...
By Property Industry Eye
News•Feb 25, 2026
Panama Seizes Two Canal Ports
Panama's government announced the seizure of two strategic ports along the Panama Canal, citing national security and revenue concerns. The move follows a series of regulatory actions aimed at tightening state control over critical infrastructure. Officials indicated that the ports...
By LatinFinance
News•Feb 25, 2026
Stock Recommendations for 25 February From MarketSmith India
MarketSmith India released its top stock picks for 25 February as Indian equities slumped. The Nifty 50 dropped 1.12% to 25,424.65 and the Sensex fell 1.28%, driven by a 4.74% plunge in the IT index. AI‑related disruption fears after Anthropic’s new tools,...
By Mint (LiveMint) – Markets
News•Feb 25, 2026
Hong Kong Sees Fast Growth Continuing Into 2026 on Rebound
Hong Kong’s Financial Secretary Paul Chan announced a 2026 GDP growth projection of 2.5%‑3.5%, raising expectations beyond the 2%‑3% range slated for 2025. The forecast follows a 3.5% expansion in 2025, the strongest pace since 2021, underscoring a robust post‑pandemic...
By Bloomberg – Markets
News•Feb 25, 2026
Memory Boom Drives Korean Stocks’ Breakthrough Past 6,000 Level
South Korea's KOSPI index surged past the 6,000 mark, closing at a record 6,085 on Wednesday. The rally was powered by a sharp rise in global memory demand, lifting Samsung Electronics 2.5% and SK Hynix 2.1%. The benchmark is now...
By Bloomberg – Markets
News•Feb 25, 2026
Homeowners Gain Equity, Entry-Level Buyers Still Struggle
UK homeowners have amassed roughly £677 bn of equity since the 2008 crisis, driving the average loan‑to‑value ratio down to 59%, well below the 70% peak in 2012. By 2024, only 42% of private homes retain a mortgage, indicating a shift...
By Property Industry Eye
News•Feb 25, 2026
Hovnanian Enterprises Inc (HOV) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
Hovnanian Enterprises reported third‑quarter fiscal 2025 revenue of $801 million, an 11% year‑over‑year increase driven by higher deliveries. Adjusted EBITDA reached $77 million, topping the high end of management guidance, while adjusted gross margin slipped to 17.3% due to a rise in...
By Motley Fool – Earnings Transcripts