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ANALYSIS-US tariff turmoil leaves Treasury markets dazed
Supreme Court strikes out slew of Trump tariffsRuling unleashes new uncertainty over refunds, trade policyTreasuries dip in New York; futures steady in Asia, dollar sinksBy Laura Matthews and Sinéad Carew NEW YORK/LONDON, Feb 23 (Reuters) - Far from being a source of relief, the Supreme Court'...Reuters
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MORNING BID EUROPE-Counting the cost of tariff chaos
A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Wayne Cole. The early Asian reaction to the utter mess that is U.S. tariff policy was to revive the "sell America" meme, with the dollar and Wall Street futures sliding. So, the Supreme Court strikes down President Trump's s...Reuters
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Australia's Lendlease hits near 4‑decade low after swinging to first‑half loss
Feb 23 (Reuters) - Australia's Lendlease Group LLC.AX swung to a first-half loss on Monday, hurt by investment property revaluations and impairments, sending its shares to a near four-decade low.Shares of the property developer fell as much as 9.17% to A$4.160, their lowest level since mid-Decem...Reuters
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EMERGING MARKETS-Asia FX gains as tariff twist dents dollar; Taiwan, Korea stocks hit record
Taiwan, South Korea stocks hit record highsThailand equities hit highest level in about 16 monthsPhilippine peso hits near 5-month highBy Roshan Thomas Feb 23 (Reuters) - Emerging Asian currencies gained ground on Monday as uncertainty surrounding U.S. trade policy weighed on the dollar, while re...Reuters
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EMERGING MARKETS-Asia FX gains as tariff twist dents dollar; Taiwan, Korea stocks hit record
Taiwan, South Korea stocks hit record highsThailand equities hit highest level in about 16 monthsPhilippine peso hits near 5-month highBy Roshan Thomas Feb 23 (Reuters) - Emerging Asian currencies gained ground on Monday as uncertainty surrounding U.S. trade policy weighed on the dollar, while re...Reuters
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BREAKINGVIEWS-Tariffs reset weakens Trump’s hand in China talks
By Hudson Lockett HONG KONG, Feb 23 (Reuters Breakingviews) - Going toe-to-toe with an autocrat can be hard if you're only pretending at omnipotence. That is the lesson Donald Trump must keep in mind now that the Supreme Court has struck down most of the U.S. president's tariffs on import...Reuters
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Italy - Factors to watch on February 23
The following factors could affect Italian markets on Monday.Reuters has not verified the newspaper reports, and cannot vouch for their accuracy. New items are marked with (*).For a complete list of diary events in Italy please click on IT/DIA.ECONOMYISTAT releases January CPI final data (0900 GMT)....Reuters
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Hong Kong shares bounce after US Supreme Court tariff ruling; tech shares lead
HONG KONG, Feb 23 (Reuters) - Hong Kong stocks jumped on Monday, led by tech and mainland shares listed in the city, as China is set to receive lower tariffs after the U.S. Supreme Court ruling.By the noon trading break, the benchmark Hang Seng Index .HSI advanced 2.3% to 27,019.21, the strongest le...Reuters
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GLOBAL MARKETS-Wall St futures, dollar skid on US tariff tumult
Wall St futures drop before Nvidia test, Japan on holidayDollar skids as confusion surrounds US trade policyOil dips before US/Iran talks, gold gets safe-haven bidBy Wayne Cole SYDNEY, Feb 23 (Reuters) - Wall Street futures and the dollar slid in Asia on Monday as confusion over U.S. tariffs revi...Reuters
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India's Cipla drops as US FDA urges action at key tumour drug supplier's facility
India's Cipla CIPL.NS drops ~2% to 1,320 rupees, top loser on pharma index .NIPHARM, which is up 0.4%U.S. FDA concluded inspection at a facility of Pharmathen, Cipla's exclusive contract manufacturer for its key tumour therapy Lanreotide, indicating it as "official action indicated"C...Reuters
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INDIA STOCKS-Indian shares advance after US Supreme Court rejects Trump tariffs
By Bharath Rajeswaran Feb 23 (Reuters) - Indian shares rose on Monday, in a broad-based rally, after the U.S. Supreme Court struck down import levies imposed by President Donald Trump. The Nifty 50 .NSEI gained 0.64% to 25,733, and the BSE Sensex .BSESN added 0.62% to 83,333.08, as of 9:41 a...Reuters
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METALS-LME copper hits over one-week high as dollar slides on US tariff ruling
Feb 23 (Reuters) - LME copper hit a more than one-week high on Monday, while most other metals in the base metals complex also gained as the dollar fell after the U.S. Supreme Court on Friday struck down a vast swathe of tariffs imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump.Benchmark copper CMCU3 on the LM...Reuters
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Australia's Lendlease hits over 3‑decade low after posting first‑half loss
Feb 23 (Reuters) - Australia's Lendlease Group LLC.AX swung to a first-half loss on Monday, as investment property revaluations and impairments dragged, sending its shares tumbling to a more-than-three-decade low.Shares of the property developer fell as much as 7.9% to A$4.220, their lowest sinc...Reuters
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Herbalife Announces Cristiano Ronaldo Invests $7.5 Million in Pro2col™ Technology, Acquires 10% Equity Stake
Long-time partner invests in shared vision for personalized health and wellness HONG KONG, Feb. 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Herbalife Ltd. (NYSE: HLF), a premier health and wellness company, community and platform, announced global sports icon Cristiano Ronaldo acquired a 10% equity interest...PR Newswire
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Proofpoint partners with Concentrix to strengthen human- and agent-centric cybersecurity across Asia Pacific
Partnership integrates Proofpoint's collaboration and data protection solutions into Concentrix SOC offerings, delivering enhanced security outcomes for regional enterprises NEW DELHI, Feb. 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Proofpoint, Inc., a leading cybersecurity and compliance company, today announc...PR Newswire
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Bitcoin Dips Under $65,000 Amid Renewed Trade Policy Jitters
Bitcoin declined during early Asian trading on Monday, affected by renewed anxiety surrounding US tariff policies.The leading cryptocurrency dropped by as much as 4.8% to around $64,300, marking its lowest price point since February 6. Other major digital currencies experienced steeper declines, wit...Tiger News
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From Pondicherry to Udaipur, Agoda Mapped India's Trending Valentine Getaways
Increased accommodation searches point to a rising interest for calmer, scenic escapes SINGAPORE, Feb. 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Digital travel platform Agoda analyzed accommodation search data for India's topmost searched destinations for Valentine's Day weekend, revealing a rise in interest compar...PR Newswire
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AGTech to Help Build One-Stop Trading Services Platform as Hong Kong Gold Exchange Opens for the Year of the Horse
Hong Kong, Feb. 20, 2026 - The Hong Kong Gold Exchange (HKGX) held its Chinese New Year market opening ceremony today. Attendees included, Mr Joseph H. L. Chan, Under Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury of Hong Kong SAR, Dr. Cheung Haywood, Chairman of HKGX and Mr. Gavin Zhao, Chief Product and Technology Officer of AGTech Holdings Limited (AGTech, HKEX stock code: 8279) backed by Alibaba Group.Photo: Mr Joseph H. L. Chan, Under Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury of Hong Kong SAR, Dr. Cheung Haywood, Chairman of HKGX, Mr. Brian Fung, Chief Executive Officer of HKGX, Mr. Gavin Zhao, Chief Product and Technology Officer of AGTech and representatives from multiple gold merchants pose for a group photo.Mr Joseph H. L. Chan, Under Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury of Hong Kong SAR, stated that to further diversify the development of international financial services, the Hong Kong SAR Government is committed to promoting Hong Kong as an international gold trading centre, attracting the storage, clearing and settlement of spot gold in the city, and driving the vigorous development of the industrial chain encompassing investment trading, derivative products, warehousing, insurance, trade and logistics.In his remarks, Dr. Cheung, Chairman of HKGX said that Chief Executive of the Hong Kong SAR John Lee announced in the 2024 Policy Address the initiative to develop Hong Kong into an international gold trading centre. To support this policy, and to strengthen connections with the international gold industry in trade, transactions and logistics, HKGX has officially partnered with AGTech to develop an international precious metal trading platform, a clearing and settlement system, and a digital commodity blockchain.Mr. Gavin Zhao, Chief Product and Technology Officer of AGTech, said: “We are very pleased to collaborate with HKGX to jointly build a one-stop trading services platform, leveraging our group’s deep accumulation in digital finance, internationalization support, risk management, and platform governance. The platform will integrate spot and futures trading, digital gold, B2C trading, a clearing and settlement centre, OTC trading, membership management, a unified risk control system, offshore and onshore RMB. Featuring multi-currency pricing and settlement capabilities, multi-language support, and an open, compatible architecture design, it aims to enhance market operational efficiency and participation convenience, in collaboration with the Hong Kong SAR Government,to help Hong Kong further consolidate its position as an international gold trading centre.”Backed by Alibaba Group, AGTech has spent years building out its presence in financial technology, with businesses spanning physical and digital banking, digital payments and a range of financial services scenarios. Its Ant Bank (Macao) Limited continues to promote inclusive finance, while Macau Pass is a leading fintech company in Macao. AGTech has extensive experience in technology innovation, core-system development and digital operations for international, financial-grade platforms.Once completed, HKGX’s trading platform is expected to establish a more regulated, standardized market framework. Enhanced member oversight and the digitization of both on-exchange and over-the-counter trading would support the gold industry’s upgrade and transition. As core capabilities continue to be strengthened, the platform is expected to support the exchange in exploring product innovation and achieving comprehensive upgrades spanning business models and organizational structure. The platform will also connect mainland Chinese’s gold exchanges with the global gold market, aiming to attract broader participation from investors, thereby strengthening the HKGX’s position and influence in the global gold market, while encouraging more ecosystem partners to collaborate in building a new gold-industry ecosystem.The partnership is expected to help position Hong Kong as an international gold hub linking Eastern and Western markets by upgrading the city’s gold-market digital infrastructure, and to support the development of a strong financial industry through innovation in digital finance.23/02/2026 Dissemination of a Financial Press Release, transmitted by EQS News.The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.Media archive at www.todayir.comEQS
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US Stock Futures Drop. Nasdaq Futures Slide 1%; S&P Futures Sink 0.75%; Dow Jones Futures Fall 0.62%
US stock futures continued to drop on Monday. Nasdaq futures slid 1%; S&P futures dropped 0.75%; Dow Jones futures slid 0.62%.Uncertainty over what would happen to trade deals negotiated with the US, after the Supreme Court restrained President Donald Trump’s tariff powers, unsettled markets.Bullion...Tiger News
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GLOBAL MARKETS-Wall St futures, dollar drop amid US tariff tumult
Wall St futures drop before Nvidia test, Japan on holidayDollar skids as confusion surrounds US trade policyOil dips before US/Iran talks, gold gets safe-haven bidBy Wayne Cole SYDNEY, Feb 23 (Reuters) - Wall Street futures and the dollar slid in Asia on Monday as confusion over U.S. tariffs revi...Reuters
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