Social•Feb 27, 2026
EU Carbon Prices Slip 20% Amid Reform Push
CHART OF THE DAY: The cost of European CO2 allowances has fallen ~20% in recent days after several key countries asked Brussels for a reform. Italy has gone as far as asking the Emissions Trading Syste to be suspended. CO2 emissions costs have >3x over the last 5 years. https://t.co/d3eDdvhNb9
By Javier Blas
Social•Feb 27, 2026
Metals Enter Bull Market’s High‑Price Phase, Spark Speculation
From Top Commodity Value to Stretched Speculation - Metals 2026: The Bloomberg All Metals Total Return Subindex represents the top-performing sector over time, but metals may have entered the high-price cure stage of a bull market. The highest-velocity rallies since...
By Mike McGlone
Social•Feb 27, 2026
PBOC Eases FX Forwards, Stalls Yuan Rally Amid USD Consolidation
$USD consolidation continues, but PBOC eliminates reserve requirements for fx forwards and makes it easier for banks to provide liquidity offshore. Stops yuan rally for the moment. Denmark calls snap election. Greens win in the UK. https://t.co/hLRGJsDgY2...
By Marc Chandler
Social•Feb 27, 2026
India Cuts Coal Imports, Prioritizes Security Over Climate
India prioritizes national security and economic growth above aggressive, ideologically driven climate policies seen in some European countries. India seeks to cut power sector coal imports by 30% this year, sources say https://t.co/bA7W0ywe6Y
By Anas Alhajji
Social•Feb 27, 2026
Trump Admin Alleges 2020 Chinese Nuclear Test From Seismic Data
The Trump administration has accused China of conducting a small nuclear test in 2020. The claim is that a seismic event was detected in Western China around that time. A lot is going on here, so let's unpack it. Full Newsletter:...
By Peter Zeihan
Social•Feb 27, 2026
China Faces Capital Shortage, World's Least Crowded Trade
"If you look at the hard numbers, China is capital starved right now—it's the least crowded trade in the world." - Ed Grefenstette (EP.488) With thanks to @AlphaSenseInc, @MorningstarInc, and Ridgeline.
By Ted Seides
Social•Feb 27, 2026
Equities Slip, Yields Dip Below 4%, Dollar Softens
Friday: Equity futures lower again, treasury yields down by 2-3 bps with ten-year yield dipping below 4%. Dollar softer. PPI due out today.
By Kathy Jones
Social•Feb 27, 2026
US Gas Stocks Near Seasonal Norm, Prices Dip Below $3
U.S. GAS inventories depleted much more slowly than normal for the time of year in the middle part of February, largely erasing the previous storage deficit and causing futures prices to slip below $3 per million British thermal units to...
By John Kemp
Social•Feb 27, 2026
Buy Stocks Breaking Out, Not Those Near Their Lows
“So the first thing I learned about how to get superior performance is not to buy stocks that are near their lows, but to buy stocks that are coming out of broad bases and beginning to make new highs.” — William...
By S. Joseph Burns
Social•Feb 27, 2026
China Realizes Mao’s Dream, Leads Global South
"how China became the leader of the global south" will be a macro theme receiving tons of ink in coming years. Incidentally, this was always Mao's dream
By Damien Ma
Social•Feb 27, 2026
Trade Pullbacks, Not Candle Tops: Smart Money Entry
99% of traders lose because they enter here ❌ Smart money enters here ✅ After a clean Break of Structure, price pulls back into the Fair Value Gap + Order Block. That’s where the real entry is. Not at the top of the...
By ICT & SMC Master
Social•Feb 27, 2026
Nifty Slips Below 25,200 Amid US‑India Tensions
Nifty goes below 25200 . Sudden fall in last 30 minutes. Friday Closing Same Action. #usirantensions #stockmarket
By Yogesh Mantri
Social•Feb 27, 2026
Inside Wall Street’s Top Morning Routine Revealed
Be a Fly on the Wall of Wall Street’s Best Morning Process https://t.co/bh1gg4mzGh via @hedgeye
By Keith McCullough
Social•Feb 27, 2026
SPY Stalls at 693, Market Range Stagnates
Good morning. Mixed markets around the World. $spx futures -17 $spy got rejected at $693 to break $690 to see $684 area. We’ll see if they holds, or not. Let’s end the week making the right decisions This range...
By Scott Redler
Social•Feb 27, 2026
GHH Shows Debt Reduction, Attractive Valuation Ahead
#GHH interesting Update with signs of improvement. Net Debt down a little to £28m. ShareScope has fwd p/e 16.9 falling to 14.2 and fwd Divvy 1.8% each of next 2 years, BEFORE 5% jump today. Worth considering. I don't hold.
By WheelieDealer
Social•Feb 27, 2026
BBOX Offers 5% Yield, Growth Drivers, No Hold
#BBOX decent statement. Not much Discount to NAV but ShareScope showing fwd Dividend Yield 4.7% rising to 5%; several growth drivers so definitely interesting. I don't hold.
By WheelieDealer
Social•Feb 27, 2026
RAT Beats Expectations; Dividend up, Buyback Announced
#RAT results and forward statements read well. ShareScope has fwd p/e 13.6 falling to 11.8 and fwd Divvy 4.5% rising to 4.9% BEFORE 5% jump today. Nice Dividend and starting an additional Buyback. I don't hold.
By WheelieDealer
Social•Feb 27, 2026
SPX's Worst 3‑Month Relative Performance Since 2001
Reiterating Short #Bag7 with OCT 2025 having big echoes of Q4 1999 "Last 3 months have been the worst period to own $SPX relative to its equal weight index since 2001" @t1alpha https://t.co/AgkFgy0aqK
By Keith McCullough
Social•Feb 27, 2026
Global FX Volatility Fades as USD Signal Narrows
In line with our narrowing USD Signal, Global FX Vol continues to fade here https://t.co/sY7hmVcxe3
By Keith McCullough
Social•Feb 27, 2026
New World Development Posts 50% Revenue Drop, Loss
New World Development Interim Half Year Report ending Dec 31st, 2025: • revenues recorded a year-on-year decrease of approximately 50% to HK$8,391 million • profit recorded a year-on-year decrease of 25% to HK$5,038 million • loss attributable to shareholders amounted to...
By Buschy HK
Social•Feb 27, 2026
Eurozone Inflation Dovish, yet France‑Spain Surprises Challenge Doves
EZ inflation still looks dovish to us for February, but upside surprises in France and Spain this morning doing doves no favours; the "in a good place" mantra to stay. Let's see what Germany's state CPIs throw at us in...
By Claus Vistesen
Social•Feb 27, 2026
Four‑Step Model: From Liquidity Grab to Target
Entry model to focus on ↓ TS → CISD → IFVG → DOL • TS: Liquidity grab sets the trap. • CISD: Market shifts direction. • IFVG: Entry zone appears. • DOL: Confirms overall bias. Flow: Grab → Shift → Entry → Target
By ICT & SMC Master
Social•Feb 27, 2026
Duolingo Targets 100 M Users Amid Modest Growth
Duolingo 2026 guidance: Revenue growth and EBITDA margin a slight disappointment, but does everything to double daily active users from 50 million to 100 million. 400 million buyback program initiated ✅ Now at 10.8x EV/EBITDA $DUOL
By Value Investigator
Social•Feb 27, 2026
South Korea Single-Stock ETFs Set for Summer Approval
South Korea single-stock ETFs will likely be approved by the summer, just before Interactive Brokers starts offering access https://t.co/WpRK4ten0F.
By Michael Fritzell
Social•Feb 27, 2026
Massive HDFC Bank Sell‑off Signals Underlying Issue
So you are telling me I should say the most sacred bank in India, HDFC Bank, and buy PSU banks with an excellent track record? - What am I not drinking that I do not get it? Investors are...
By Rohit Srivastava
Social•Feb 27, 2026
Daily FII Flows Mislead; Trust Wave Analysis Instead
Even until yesterday, you could hear the media talking about FII flows being positive for FEB and supporting the market. I give zero credit to daily flows to decide which way the market will head. But just an update after...
By Rohit Srivastava
Social•Feb 27, 2026
China's True Trade Surplus Far Larger Than Reported
China's surplus is understated after 2022, as China adjusted its BoP methodology to shade its reported surplus down -- and given China's size, its surplus is massive v the global economy (even more true using customs trade) 1/2
By Brad Setser
Social•Feb 27, 2026
HK Inflation Near Target, Currency Board Proves Effective
Hong Kong’s inflation rate comes in at 1.1%/yr in January, JUST A TAD below its de facto 2%/yr inflation target. Hong Kong’s Dollar-Based Currency Board is WORKING LIKE A CHARM. https://t.co/7NNKGjeDXe
By Steve Hanke
Social•Feb 27, 2026
BAP.ax Plunges 48%, Confirming Trend‑driven Surprises
$BAP.ax down 48% today. Surprises tend to happen in the direction of the prevailing trend. https://t.co/8MXlffwnuZ
By The Chartist (ASX/US)
Social•Feb 27, 2026
Strategic Lithium Reserve Needed to Stabilize Supply
I’ve submitted formal comments into the docket. My core message: supply diversification alone is not enough. If we want durable investment in allied lithium production and processing, we must address price volatility. Lithium’s boom-bust cycles have repeatedly delayed capital formation and midstream...
By Howard Klein
Social•Feb 27, 2026
US ITC to Study Impact of Stripping China’s Trade Status
Reuters: The U.S. International Trade Commission said on Thursday it would investigate the economic impact of revoking China’s permanent normal trade status over a six-year period, a move that would likely increase tariffs on Chinese imports. https://t.co/T0xSqrLDgN
By Jonathan Cheng
Social•Feb 27, 2026
Weaker Dollar Raises Import Costs, Boosts Export Appeal
"When the dollar falls in value... it takes more of our dollars to buy stuff from abroad." That’s the basic math of a weaker currency: imports cost more, and so do the everyday items with imported parts. The upside is...
By Justin Wolfers
Social•Feb 27, 2026
Korea Faces Speculative Bubbles Approximately Every Five Years
It seems like Korea goes through these speculative bubbles every five years or so https://t.co/jCSmYlbkaj
By Michael Fritzell
Social•Feb 27, 2026
China Cuts Shorting Costs, Drops 20% Reserve on Yuan Forwards
China Moves to Tame Yuan Rally by Slashing Shorting Costs—Chinese banks won’t be required to set aside a 20% risk reserve on forward currency trades https://t.co/myGXkMjp6X https://t.co/myGXkMjp6X
By Jonathan Cheng
Social•Feb 27, 2026
Nornickel Forecasts Nickel Surplus, Tight Copper Post‑2025, PGM Rally
Nornickel sees nickel surplus, tighter copper after 2025, and a renewed PGM rally led by investor demand. https://www.metalnomist.com/2026/02/nornickel-nickel-surplus-and-copper.html
By The Metalnomist
Social•Feb 27, 2026
Questioning the Moat of Japan Company Handbook
The Japan Company Handbook on m-up 3661 JP… not sure whether it’s moaty enough https://t.co/Aqsud8W7VX
By Michael Fritzell
Social•Feb 27, 2026
Block Cuts Workforce, Shares Surge 26% Post‑layoffs
Block lays off nearly half the company. Stock jumps as much as 26% after hours… and still isn’t back to the January 2026 highs. $XYZ
By Wall Street Wingman
Social•Feb 27, 2026
HPQ Beats, AI PCs Rise, Memory Costs Pressure Margins
Been traveling, catching up on earnings. $HPQ had a double beat, and for the guide made clear that costs and mix drive the next stage, not demand. • Personal Systems did the heavy lifting: $10.25B (+11% YoY) with units up...
By Patrick Moorhead
Social•Feb 27, 2026
Investment Hinges on Capital Cost, Not Cash Windfalls
The tariff refund issue is fun to follow. But it doesn't matter much for the macroeconomy. Business investment determined more by cost of capital than cash availability. Keynesian multiplier very low on one-time transfers to businesses. And debt impact large...
By Jason Furman
Social•Feb 27, 2026
Multiple Quotes Save Money—30 Minutes, $100+
Most people overpay simply because they never get multiple quotes. Need insurance? Get multiple quotes. Need a wedding cake? Get multiple quotes. Need a plumber? Get multiple quotes. It’s the best ROI on your time. 30 minutes can save you $100+
By The Money Cruncher
Social•Feb 27, 2026
FnGuide's Index Business Undervalued Amid Explosive AUM
With its index business now >50% of revenues, FnGuide is becoming a KOSPI market proxy on steroids. But I think the index AUM rising from KRW 14 trillion to 50 at 40%+ incremental margins is still underrated. I'm getting to...
By Michael Fritzell
Social•Feb 27, 2026
Japan Takes 10% Stake in Rapidus, Secures Veto
Japan government to hold 10% voting rights in Rapidus but with veto power https://t.co/pU84OOzRCg via @NikkeiAsia
By Paul Triolo
Social•Feb 27, 2026
Nvidia Secures Limited H200 Chip License for China
Nvidia said it secured a license to ship a small number of its less advanced H200 chips to customers in China, inching forward in its bid to return to the world’s largest semiconductor market Small number? https://t.co/qcOey50mOL
By Paul Triolo
Social•Feb 27, 2026
SB 1216 Rewards Cities Actively Building Housing
All of the bills we're sponsoring are great, but I'm especially excited about this one: after years of state mandates to plan and adopt policies, SB 1216 will recognize cities that are actually building housing and afford them warranted flexibiltiy/grace...
By Nolan Gray
Social•Feb 27, 2026
S&P Near Record, Nasdaq Slides, FANG Plunges
The S&P 500 is less than 2% from its all-time high. The Nasdaq 100 is down nearly 5%. The NYSE FANG Index is down 17%. Three indexes. Three very different pictures. Full breakdown with charts: https://t.co/1Skwzjqna3 https://t.co/NAO3m5uBUh
By Frank Zorrilla
Social•Feb 27, 2026
Netflix Skips Pricey Bid, Shares Jump 8%
Bottom line: Netflix walked away from an expensive bidding war that wasn't prudent and in doing so, it conveniently leaves one competitor saddled with debt and two competitors burdened by a very long, distracting regulatory approval process — Investors agree. $NFLX...
By Sara Fischer
Social•Feb 27, 2026
Half of People Don't See 401(k) as Investment
Consider the everyday person's knowledge of money: When I ask them about their investments, roughly 50% do not count their 401(k) as an investment. They think of it as something totally separate
By Ramit Sethi
Social•Feb 27, 2026
Fed Seeks to Block DOJ Subpoenas in Secret Probe
The DOJ probe of the Federal Reserve is playing out behind closed doors The Fed, in sealed proceedings, is asking a judge to quash the subpoenas, which could reduce or eliminate its obligation to respond via @cryanbarber @sgurman https://t.co/HvnC5W8ImQ
By Nick Timiraos
Social•Feb 26, 2026
Product-Level Demand Separates Winning Industrial Deals
The real opportunity right now? Understanding product-level demand. Not all industrial is equal in 2026. If you’re evaluating an industrial deal in California and want a disciplined underwriting perspective, DM me “INDUSTRIAL.” #CaliforniaCRE #IndustrialInvesting #WarehouseSpace #CREStrategy #CommercialInvestor
By Sumanjeet Singh
Social•Feb 26, 2026
Nvidia Not Top Trade; Here Are Better Alternatives
There Are Better Things To Trade Than Nvidia also my short price targets on $NVDA https://t.co/LGkqEyi3XF
By Samantha LaDuc