2026-02-19 19:00 UTC | ⛏️ 937441

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1. US Prepares Iran Strike
-- Israeli agencies on high alert as US plans attack on Iran missile sites, possibly with Israel joining soon.
-- Risks major Middle East escalation amid nuclear tensions.

2. Markets Rally on US Data
-- Equities gained led by cyclicals after strong US economy and euro inflation data; oil surged on Iran fears.
-- Signals resilience despite Fed caution on rates.

3. Bitcoin Drops to $66K
-- BTC at $66,456, down 1.5% daily and over 30% yearly after 47% crash from 2025 highs.
-- Reflects institutional outflows and macro pressures.

4. AI Corporate Spending Surges
-- 75% of finance leaders plan tech budget rises in 2026, 48% by 10%+ focused on AI.
-- Accelerates enterprise AI adoption.