TEHRAN/WASHINGTON — As of February 27, 2026, the Persian Gulf has transformed into a high-stakes arena of military posturing and diplomatic failure, pushing the global energy market to its most volatile state in years. Following the collapse of the third round of nuclear negotiations in Geneva yesterday, the United States
WASHINGTON D.C. — In a decision that has sent shockwaves through global supply chains and the halls of Congress, the United States Supreme Court ruled 6-3 on February 23, 2026, to strike down a central pillar of the Trump administration’s trade policy. The ruling, delivered in the consolidated cases
As February 2026 draws to a close, the global financial landscape finds itself at a precarious crossroads. While the S&P 500 has been bolstered by its fifth consecutive quarter of double-digit earnings growth, these robust corporate fundamentals are being increasingly overshadowed by a rapidly escalating military and diplomatic standoff
In a landmark ruling that has sent shockwaves through global supply chains and the halls of the Capitol, the U.S. Supreme Court on February 20, 2026, delivered a definitive blow to the executive branch’s use of emergency powers to levy trade duties. In a 6-3 decision for the
The global financial order underwent a seismic reconfiguration on February 23, 2026, as the United States formalized a new 15% flat tariff on all imported raw materials and finished goods. This aggressive protectionist move, aimed at re-shoring industrial capacity, has triggered an unprecedented flight to "hard assets," accelerating a long-simmering
European automotive stocks experienced a significant relief rally this week, as markets reacted to a series of legal and executive shifts in Washington that averted a worst-case trade war scenario. Investors, who had spent much of late 2025 and early 2026 bracing for punitive "reciprocal" tariffs that could have reached
The U.S. aluminum market reached a historic inflection point this week as the regional surcharge for domestic delivery, known as the Midwest Premium, surged to an unprecedented $2,182 per metric tonne. This spike, which translates to a cost of over $1 per pound for the first time in
Energy markets are reeling as West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil futures surged to a four-month high this week, breaching the $67 per barrel mark for the first time since late 2025. This sudden spike, which saw prices climb nearly 8% in February alone, is being driven by a volatile
Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) has officially signaled its transition from a pure-play automotive manufacturer to a "Physical AI" powerhouse, following a double-barreled announcement of better-than-expected fourth-quarter earnings and a strategic $2 billion investment in Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence startup, xAI. The news, delivered during the company’s January 28, 2026,
The electric vehicle sector faced a harsh reality check today as Lucid Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: LCID) saw its stock price tumble to new record lows during early trading on February 25, 2026. The sell-off followed a disastrous fourth-quarter earnings report released late yesterday, which revealed a GAAP diluted net loss
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The American industrial landscape reached a historic inflection point this week as the US Midwest Premium for aluminum surged to a staggering $2,182 per tonne, surpassing the psychological $1-per-pound threshold for the first time in history. This unprecedented spike, driven by the aggressive 50% import tariffs under Section 232,
