Economics 23 February 2026 - 27 February 2026

Bogota Financial Shares Steady; Deposit Data Draws Attention
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Bogota Financial Shares Steady; Deposit Data Draws Attention

Bogota Financial Corp. shares rose to $8.40 on Wednesday with just 853 shares traded, after filings showed deposits fell 7.9% to $600.9 million and wholesale borrowings jumped 24.2% to $115.9 million. First-quarter net income dropped to $706,000, while net interest margin improved to 2.20%. Shareholders re-elected two directors and approved executive pay at the May 14 meeting.
May 20, 2026
GE Vernova stock slides on hot inflation data as rate worries return — what to watch next
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GE Vernova stock slides on hot inflation data as rate worries return — what to watch next

GE Vernova shares fell about 1.5% to $863 Friday as U.S. producer prices rose more than expected, fueling concerns over prolonged high interest rates. The company recently completed a $5.3 billion purchase of Prolec GE and lifted its 2026 revenue outlook to $44–45 billion, but warned of continued wind unit losses. Investors await its first-quarter earnings on April 22.
February 27, 2026
ANZ share price ends higher as rate-hike talk returns after Australia inflation surprise
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ANZ share price ends higher as rate-hike talk returns after Australia inflation surprise

ANZ Group shares closed up 0.15% at A$40.04 on Friday, bucking declines in other major Australian banks. The move followed hotter-than-expected inflation data, with core inflation rising to 3.4%, fueling bets on another Reserve Bank rate hike in May. The Australian dollar hovered near $0.7106, while 10-year bond yields held steady at 4.66%. No new company news drove ANZ trading.
February 27, 2026
Gasoline prices are edging up again — what U.S. traders are watching next
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Gasoline prices are edging up again — what U.S. traders are watching next

U.S. gasoline futures rose and pump prices increased, with the national average up over 5 cents to $2.98 a gallon, AAA reported. Government data showed gasoline inventories fell by 1 million barrels last week, while crude stocks jumped by 16 million. Traders are watching U.S.-Iran nuclear talks and the upcoming OPEC+ meeting for supply signals. Refinery utilization slipped to 88.6% as plants switch to summer-grade fuel.
February 26, 2026
Westpac share price dips from highs as inflation shock and valuation calls bite
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Westpac share price dips from highs as inflation shock and valuation calls bite

Westpac shares closed down 0.5% at A$42.72 Thursday after hitting a recent high, as hotter-than-expected January inflation lifted rate hike bets. Core inflation reached a 16-month peak, prompting traders to watch for Reserve Bank of Australia policy signals at the mid-March meeting. Analysts flagged stretched bank valuations and margin pressure. Westpac’s next major update is due May 5.
February 26, 2026
Gasoline prices inch higher again as RBOB futures slip; Iran talks and U.S. inventory data are next
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Gasoline prices inch higher again as RBOB futures slip; Iran talks and U.S. inventory data are next

U.S. wholesale gasoline futures slipped 0.22% to $2.2419 a gallon Tuesday after the front-month contract rolled to April. Retail pump prices continued to rise, with AAA reporting a national average of $2.951 a gallon, up from $2.862 a month ago. Seasonal refinery maintenance and Middle East tensions remain in focus. Traders await U.S. inventory data and Thursday’s U.S.-Iran talks.
February 24, 2026
Commonwealth Bank of Australia share price stalls at A$178.50 — CPI and RBA signals in focus
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Commonwealth Bank of Australia share price stalls at A$178.50 — CPI and RBA signals in focus

Commonwealth Bank of Australia shares closed nearly flat at A$178.50 on Tuesday. The Reserve Bank of Australia held its cash rate at 3.85% after a 25 basis-point hike this month, with the next policy update set for March 17. CBA became a substantial holder in AFG and exited Karoon Energy, filings showed. Investors await January CPI data due Wednesday.
February 24, 2026
Silver price jumps near $89 as Trump’s 15% tariff clock ticks down
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Silver price jumps near $89 as Trump’s 15% tariff clock ticks down

Spot silver jumped 4.76% to $88.68 an ounce in late U.S. trading Monday, after the U.S. announced a 15% global import tariff set to begin at 12:01 a.m. EST Tuesday. Investors moved into safe-haven assets as Treasury yields fell and stocks slid. Markets are watching for any last-minute tariff changes and upcoming U.S. economic data, including consumer confidence and jobs figures.
February 23, 2026
Gasoline prices tick up as Iran talks near; here’s what traders watch next
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Gasoline prices tick up as Iran talks near; here’s what traders watch next

U.S. RBOB gasoline futures rose 0.3% to $2.2495 a gallon Monday, while AAA reported the national average retail price at $2.938. Gasoline inventories fell by 3.2 million barrels last week but remain 3% above the five-year average, according to the EIA. Brent crude slipped to $71.39 a barrel. Traders await Wednesday’s EIA inventory report and Thursday’s U.S.-Iran talks in Geneva.
February 23, 2026
Dow Jones Industrial Average drops 750 points on Trump tariff twist — what Wall Street watches next
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Dow Jones Industrial Average drops 750 points on Trump tariff twist — what Wall Street watches next

The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 771.73 points, or 1.56%, to 48,854.24 by midday Monday after President Trump imposed a 15% blanket tariff on U.S. imports. American Express and Salesforce shares led the decline, together accounting for about 222 points of the drop. Investors await Nvidia earnings Wednesday and U.S. consumer confidence data Tuesday.
February 23, 2026
India stock market today: Sensex rises 480 points, Nifty tops 25,700 on tariff relief; IDFC First Bank dives
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India stock market today: Sensex rises 480 points, Nifty tops 25,700 on tariff relief; IDFC First Bank dives

Mumbai’s Nifty 50 rose 0.55% and Sensex gained 0.58% Monday, led by financials and state-run banks after a U.S. Supreme Court ruling struck down Trump-era tariffs. IT stocks fell as Jefferies downgraded sector leaders over AI risks. IDFC First Bank plunged 16% after disclosing a suspected 5.9 billion-rupee fraud. The rupee closed at 90.8825 per dollar, up 0.1%.
February 23, 2026
XP stock drops in early trade as tariff uncertainty dents risk appetite
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XP stock drops in early trade as tariff uncertainty dents risk appetite

XP Inc shares fell 2.4% to $22.40 in early U.S. trading Monday, reversing gains from last week. The drop followed renewed uncertainty over U.S. tariffs after a Supreme Court ruling and new 15% levy announced by President Trump. Other Brazil-linked financial stocks, including Nu Holdings and StoneCo, also declined. Investors monitored ongoing governance changes at XP flagged in recent SEC filings.
February 23, 2026
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Stock Market Today

  • Australian Job Mobility Hits Record Low Amid Rising Economic Uncertainty
    May 24, 2026, 3:48 PM EDT. Australian job mobility has declined sharply, with only 7.7% of workers changing jobs in the year to February 2025, down from nearly 20% in 1989. Economic indicators reveal Australians are increasingly risk-averse, hesitant to move jobs, start businesses, or relocate between states. Factors include housing costs, the burden of large mortgages averaging $700,000, and a tightening labor market. Research from the e61 Institute highlights a fall in self-employment to a 20-year low of 14%, as more workers opt for wage jobs offering greater security through benefits like superannuation and paid leave. Business strategist Kate McCready attributes this shift to fears over job retention amid technological advances like AI and global uncertainties. The trend suggests Australians are 'stuck' in current roles, limiting labor market dynamism.