Economic Trends 12 February 2026 - 24 March 2026

SK hynix stock price falls 11% below 1 million won after Kospi rout — what to watch next
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SK hynix stock price falls 11% below 1 million won after Kospi rout — what to watch next

SK hynix shares fell 11.5% to 939,000 won Tuesday, dropping below 1 million won. The Kospi index slid 7.24% to 5,791.9, triggering trading curbs as chip stocks and the won tumbled. Oil prices stayed above $80 a barrel amid shipping disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz linked to the Iran conflict. Samsung Electronics closed down 9.88%.
March 3, 2026
Nifty week ahead: Oil shock risk and Holi holiday could jolt NSE trading after February slide
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Nifty week ahead: Oil shock risk and Holi holiday could jolt NSE trading after February slide

Nifty 50 fell 1.25% Friday to 25,178.65, capping its third consecutive monthly drop as the IT sector posted its worst month since 2008. Oil prices surged to $73 a barrel after U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran, raising concerns for Indian markets ahead of a Holi-shortened week. OPEC+ meets Sunday to discuss possible output increases. India’s GDP grew 7.8% last quarter, slowing from the previous period.
March 1, 2026
Shanghai stocks reopen after Lunar New Year: Shanghai Composite faces trade jitters and a spending reality check
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Shanghai stocks reopen after Lunar New Year: Shanghai Composite faces trade jitters and a spending reality check

Shanghai stocks reopen Tuesday after a week-long Lunar New Year break, facing new U.S. tariff uncertainty and signs of stronger holiday spending. The Shanghai Composite last closed at 4,082.07 on Feb. 13, down 1.26%. Official data showed major retail and catering sales rose 8.6% year-on-year during the holiday. Trump is set to visit China March 31–April 2 after a U.S. court struck down some tariffs.
February 22, 2026
US mortgage rate dips to 6.09% — a small break for buyers as spring nears
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US mortgage rate dips to 6.09% — a small break for buyers as spring nears

U.S. 30-year fixed mortgage rates fell to 6.09% from 6.11% last week, Freddie Mac said Thursday. Existing home sales dropped 8.4% in January, with inventory at 1.22 million homes, according to the National Association of Realtors. Payrolls rose by 130,000 last month and unemployment held at 4.3%. The Labor Department will release January inflation data Friday morning.
February 12, 2026
Bank of America stock drops nearly 3% as CPI looms and rate bets shift
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Bank of America stock drops nearly 3% as CPI looms and rate bets shift

Bank of America shares dropped 2.8% to $52.32 in late-morning trading Thursday, tracking declines across major U.S. banks ahead of Friday’s inflation report. JPMorgan Chase, Wells Fargo, Citigroup, and Goldman Sachs also fell between 2.5% and 3.7%. Investors are adjusting positions as the Consumer Price Index data could shift Federal Reserve rate expectations. CEO Brian Moynihan this week reaffirmed targets for profit and net interest income growth.
February 12, 2026