Economics 2 February 2026 - 16 February 2026

DCC share price slips today as UK inflation looms and investors wait for the next update
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DCC share price slips today as UK inflation looms and investors wait for the next update

DCC shares fell 1% to 5,225 pence in London on Monday, underperforming a 0.4% rise in the FTSE 100. The decline comes as investors await key UK labour and inflation data this week, with no new company news from DCC. The Office for National Statistics will release inflation figures on Feb. 18. DCC’s next scheduled update is its full-year results on May 19.
February 16, 2026
Natural gas price heads into Presidents’ Day week down 5% as traders track LNG flows and storage
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Natural gas price heads into Presidents’ Day week down 5% as traders track LNG flows and storage

U.S. natural gas futures settled at $3.243 per mmBtu on Friday, down 5% for the week despite a late rebound. Storage dropped by 249 bcf to 2,214 bcf, now 5.5% below the five-year average, according to EIA data. Spot prices at the Waha Hub in Texas stayed negative for a sixth day due to pipeline constraints. Traders are watching weekend weather forecasts and LNG export demand ahead of the next storage report Feb. 19.
February 14, 2026
Heating oil price today: NYMEX futures edge up after CPI, with OPEC+ and Venezuela in play
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Heating oil price today: NYMEX futures edge up after CPI, with OPEC+ and Venezuela in play

U.S. heating oil futures rose to $2.3977 a gallon by 1:40 p.m. EST Friday, up half a cent after a volatile week. The move followed softer U.S. inflation data and a large crude inventory build, with traders watching OPEC+ output talks and fuel stock levels. Brent crude was up 11 cents at $67.63. Wholesale heating oil in New York Harbor settled at $2.18 a gallon Thursday, down 2.9%.
February 13, 2026
Natural gas price snaps back above $3.20 after a 3% dip as storage, warm forecasts collide
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Natural gas price snaps back above $3.20 after a 3% dip as storage, warm forecasts collide

March U.S. natural gas futures rose 1% to $3.249/mmBtu by early afternoon, rebounding from a 3% drop. The U.S. Energy Information Administration reported a storage draw of 249 Bcf, leaving inventories 130 Bcf below the five-year average. Warmer forecasts may curb demand, while output remains high. Traders await next week’s storage data and weather updates.
February 13, 2026
Reckitt share price today: RKT.L steadies as UK GDP data lands and dividend payout nears
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Reckitt share price today: RKT.L steadies as UK GDP data lands and dividend payout nears

Reckitt Benckiser shares edged up 0.1% to 6,318p in early London trade Thursday after the UK economy posted weaker-than-expected 0.1% Q4 growth. Investors remain focused on a £1.6 billion special dividend tied to the Essential Home divestment, set for payment Feb. 20. Shares have traded ex-dividend since Feb. 2. Reckitt’s full-year results are due March 5.
February 12, 2026
Burlington Stores (BURL) stock edges up as flat retail sales keeps consumer spending in focus
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Burlington Stores (BURL) stock edges up as flat retail sales keeps consumer spending in focus

Burlington Stores shares closed up 0.4% at $305.83 Wednesday after trading between $304.62 and $310.79. U.S. retail sales were flat in December, missing forecasts, while other off-price retailers were mixed. Burlington remains within its 52-week range ahead of its Feb. 26 earnings report. Investors are watching for updates on demand and inventory after weak holiday sales.
February 11, 2026
Ford earnings: $11.1 billion Q4 loss, but 2026 profit outlook holds as tariffs bite
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Ford earnings: $11.1 billion Q4 loss, but 2026 profit outlook holds as tariffs bite

Ford reported an $11.1 billion net loss for the fourth quarter and missed earnings forecasts, citing tariffs and an aluminum supply disruption. Revenue fell 5% to $45.9 billion. The company maintained its 2026 adjusted profit outlook at $8 billion to $10 billion. Ford expects about $2 billion in tariff-related costs in 2026, much of it tied to aluminum sourcing for its F-150.
February 11, 2026
Trump unveils $12B ‘Project Vault’ minerals stockpile as U.S. moves to blunt China leverage
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Trump unveils $12B ‘Project Vault’ minerals stockpile as U.S. moves to blunt China leverage

President Trump launched Project Vault, a $12 billion program to build a U.S. strategic reserve of critical minerals, combining a $10 billion Export-Import Bank loan with private investment. Shares of rare-earth and critical-minerals companies rose after the announcement. General Motors, Lockheed Martin, and Google joined the initiative for emergency access to supplies. The plan aims to reduce reliance on China, which dominates global processing.
February 2, 2026
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