2026-02-16 23:00 UTC | ⛏️ 936984

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1. US CPI eases to 2.4% YoY
-- Headline CPI fell to 2.4% yoy vs 2.5% expected, down from 2.7%; boosts Fed rate cut odds to 50% for third 25bp cut in 2026; Treasury yields drop 5bp.
-- Signals cooling inflation, raising hopes for monetary easing amid AI disruption fears impacting markets.

2. Ukraine-Russia talks resume in Geneva
-- Ukraine heads to US-brokered Geneva talks amid skepticism from Zelenskyy; both sides ramp military pressure with drone strikes and advances.
-- Heightens escalation risks in Europe, influencing energy markets and global security as concessions stall.

3. US-Iran nuclear talks restart Geneva
-- Netanyahu demands Iran abandon enriched uranium; Tehran offers partial dilution; US bridges with diplomacy and pressure.
-- Critical for Middle East stability, oil prices steady ahead amid OPEC+ supply expectations.

4. AI fears drive Asia market selloff
-- Asia-Pacific indices like Nikkei fall mirroring Wall St losses; tech/logistics hit by AI disruption, Chinese AI firms surge.
-- Underscores economic shifts from AI on jobs, energy demand; roils volatile commodity markets.

5. Gold surges over 2% past $5030
-- Gold rises on soft US inflation rekindling Fed cut hopes; Q2 forecasts to $5800 as safe-haven.
-- Reflects macro uncertainty, hedging against inflation cooling and geopolitical tensions.