Fareeha Mehmood - The Finance Insights

February 16, 2026
Fareeha Mehmood
Market news

Japan’s Weak Q4 Recovery Becomes First Big Test for Takaichi

Japan’s economy has been suffering badly due to slow GDP growth as Q4 data indicate GDP rises annualised 0.2%, below the forecast of 1.6%. Consumption also slowed down to...

February 16, 2026
Fareeha Mehmood
Investing

Asia Stocks Fall Amid Thin Holiday Trading, Japan GDP Disappoints

The majority of the Asian stocks remained muted on Monday due to a market holiday in China and the fall of Japanese shares due to disappointing GDP growth

February 16, 2026
Fareeha Mehmood
Investing

Wall Street Shaken by AI Fears as Stocks Tumble

Wall Street Investors are worried about AI disrupting various industries. These AI worries are responsible for a drop in shares of the NASDAQ Composite and the S&P 500 by...

February 16, 2026
Fareeha Mehmood
Gold & Commodities

Gold Slides as Traders Lock In Profits After Mild US Inflation Data

Gold dropped below $5,000 per ounce as investors booked profits after the release of mild US inflation data. However, banks argue that Gold will continue its upward trend

February 16, 2026
Fareeha Mehmood
Gold & Commodities

Oil Steady with the Focus on Geopolitical Risks Before Iran Talks

Oil remained steady as traders focused on talks between the US and Iran. Brent traded near to $68 per barrel, and WTI traded near $63 per barrel

February 13, 2026
Fareeha Mehmood
Cryptocurrency

Bitcoin Signals Turning Point but no Signs of Durable Bottom

Bitcoin is flashing signals about a major turning point in its previous cycles; however, there is no indication of a durable bottom, Experts says

February 13, 2026
Fareeha Mehmood
Investing

US Stock Futures Slip Slightly ahead of Key Inflation Data Release

The US stock index futures slipped slightly on Friday as traders were nervous about the heavy sell-off in technology stocks and CPI report

February 13, 2026
Fareeha Mehmood
Gold & Commodities

Gold Rebounds After Sharp Decline Triggered by Wider Market Fears

Gold has recovered some of its losses after a sharp decline triggered by broader anxiety among investors. A rise of 1.5% on Friday, after dropping 3.2% on Thursday

February 13, 2026
Fareeha Mehmood
Investing

Asia Shares Drop Sharply as Wall Street Loses on AI-related Worries

Asia shares drop significantly as Wall Street loses due to AL-related worries among investors

February 13, 2026
Fareeha Mehmood
Market news

US Finalises Deal with Taiwan to Cut Tariffs & Boost Purchases of US Goods

The US and Taiwan have finalised a reciprocal trade agreement. The agreement states that Taiwan will reduce or eliminate tariffs on all US Goods. While the US will...