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February 20, 2026
Fareeha Mehmood
Market news

US Negotiations with India for the Sale of Venezuelan Oil

The US and India have reached an agreement for the sale of Venezuelan oil to assist India in diversifying its sources and discouraging Russia's invasion in Ukraine

February 20, 2026
Fareeha Mehmood
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Indonesia’s 19% US Tariff Deal Exempts Palm Oil, Signals Trade Relief

Indonesia and the United States reached a trade agreement recently. According to this agreement, the tariff on goods shipped from Jakarta is reduced from 32% to 19%. The exemption...

February 19, 2026
Fareeha Mehmood
Market news

Hawkish Fed Minutes as Markets Work to Find Their Footing

The minutes of the Fed's meeting released yesterday give a Hawkish look. unlikely to move aggressively towards a policy of easing due to their lack of confidence at this...

February 19, 2026
Fareeha Mehmood
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Vietnamese Airlines Seal $30 Billion Boeing Jet Deal for 90 Aircraft

Three Vietnamese airlines have signed a $30 billion deal with Boeing to buy 90 aircraft. The deal signifies the cooperation in aviation and trade between the US and Vietnam

February 18, 2026
Fareeha Mehmood
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Japan & US Reach $36 Billion of Gas-Mineral Deals in Trump Pact

Japan has planned to invest $36 billion in US oil, gas, and mineral projects as the first part of its $550 billion commitment under the trade agreement finalised with...

February 16, 2026
Fareeha Mehmood
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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 13, 2026
Fareeha Mehmood
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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...

February 11, 2026
Fareeha Mehmood
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US House Narrowly Rejects Tariff Ban; Democrats Target Trump Trade Policy

Reuters- A closely divided US House of Representatives rejected a bid by Republican leaders to block the legal challenges to President Donald’s tariffs, prompting Democrats to undo US tariffs...

February 11, 2026
Fareeha Mehmood
Market news

The US Bond Market is Flashing Warning Signs about the Economy

MarketWatch reports that the US bond market was recalibrated on Tuesday due to flatter retail sales in December. The stalling growth in retail sales falsified the fear that the...

February 6, 2026
Fareeha Mehmood
Market news

Trump’s New Love Affair: Why the Weak Dollar & $5,500 Gold are the New Normal

President Trump’s declarations of falling in love with the U.S. dollar will usher in a different type of romance between global financial markets and the U.S. dollar. The president...