Monthly Archives: February 2026
41654156156Safe-Haven Demand Keeps Gold Supported Despite Hawkish Fed Signals
Written on February 20, 2026 at 7:35 am, by pumarketings
Key Takeaways: *Gold trades in a volatile consolidation range, supported by US–Iran geopolitical tensions and safe‑haven demand. *Risk-off flows from equities and rising energy prices have reinforced bullion’s appeal as an inflation hedge. Market Summary: Gold continues to trade in a volatile consolidation range as competing macro forces offset one another, leaving bullion caught betweenContinue Reading
Oil Hits Six-Month Highs on US–Iran Tensions
Written on February 20, 2026 at 7:28 am, by pumarketings
Key Takeaways: *Crude oil prices surged to six-month highs as US–Iran tensions and Strait of Hormuz risks drove a headline-driven rally. *US crude inventories dropped unexpectedly by ~9 million barrels, while Saudi exports fell to their lowest since September, tightening near-term supply. *Iran’s naval drills, temporary closure exercises, and planned joint drills with Russia heightenedContinue Reading
Private Credit Stress and AI Valuation Concerns Cap Wall Street Momentum
Written on February 20, 2026 at 7:18 am, by pumarketings
Key Takeaways: *US equities are consolidating amid hawkish Fed signals, geopolitical tensions, and uneven sector performance. *Private credit stress from Blue Owl Capital’s liquidity tightening has pressured alternative asset managers and financials. *Technology shares remain volatile as AI-driven capital expenditure faces scrutiny over durable earnings growth. Market Summary: US equities have entered a choppier consolidationContinue Reading
