2026-02-22 14:00 UTC | ⛏️ 937827

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1. Trump sets Iran nuclear deadline
-- Trump gives Tehran 15 days max for nuclear deal amid US military buildup with carriers and jets in Middle East.
-- Risks escalation, oil at six-month high, potential Strait of Hormuz disruption affecting 25% global oil trade.

2. Bitcoin drops nearly 50% from peak
-- Bitcoin at ~$68,000, down 50% from October 2025 $120k high due to AI trade loss, geopolitics, macro uncertainty.
-- Ends "digital gold" narrative as gold surges to $5k; more shakeouts expected per Bitwise CIO.

3. US GDP slows sharply to 1.4%
-- Q4 2025 GDP at 1.4% annualized vs 4.4% prior, from government shutdown; CPI 2.4%, Fed rate steady at 3.64%.
-- Signals cooling growth, persistent inflation, steady Fed policy amid moderating jobs.

4. Oil hits six-month high on tensions
-- Brent at $72/barrel up 0.5% as Iran risks weigh; geopolitical premium tops $3-10 estimates.
-- Could spike higher if supply disrupted; OPEC+ spare capacity limited to ~2M bpd mainly Saudi.