Trade 20 February 2026 - 5 March 2026

Exxon Mobil’s rare Australia gasoline shipment shows how the Strait of Hormuz shock is rewriting fuel trade
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Exxon Mobil’s rare Australia gasoline shipment shows how the Strait of Hormuz shock is rewriting fuel trade

Exxon Mobil has booked two tankers to ship about 600,000 barrels of gasoline from Houston to Australia in mid-March, sources said, marking a rare U.S. Gulf-to-Australia cargo. The move follows disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz that have stalled oil and LNG shipments, driving up Brent crude by 5% to $85.49 a barrel and pushing Singapore refining margins to nearly $30. Hundreds of tankers remain stranded off Gulf producers.
March 5, 2026
Goldman Sachs stock ends week higher as tariff whiplash sets up Monday trade
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Goldman Sachs stock ends week higher as tariff whiplash sets up Monday trade

Goldman Sachs shares closed at $922.24 Friday, up 0.6%, as U.S. equities rose after the Supreme Court struck down Trump’s global tariffs. Treasury yields climbed following the ruling and new data showing Q4 GDP growth at 1.4% and higher December inflation. Trump said he would impose a temporary 15% tariff under Section 122. Goldman issued $12 million in fixed-rate notes due 2031 at 4.30%.
February 21, 2026
Ford stock today: shares slip before the open as tariffs, trade rules loom
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Ford stock today: shares slip before the open as tariffs, trade rules loom

Ford shares slipped 0.5% to $13.78 in premarket trading Friday, tracking declines in other automakers as the U.S. International Trade Commission began a review of USMCA auto rules. Ford also detailed new Formula 1-inspired methods to boost EV efficiency by up to 30% at highway speeds. Investors await key U.S. economic data and a possible Supreme Court tariff ruling later in the day.
February 20, 2026

Stock Market Today

  • Trump Swears In Kevin Warsh as Fed Chair Amid Economic Challenges
    May 23, 2026, 5:35 AM EDT. Donald Trump has officially sworn in Kevin Warsh as chairman of the US Federal Reserve in a high-profile White House ceremony, signaling a shift in central bank leadership with uncharacteristic fanfare. Trump emphasized Warsh's independence but also expressed a clear preference for policies that allow the economy to boom without aggressive measures to curb inflation. Rising inflation at 3.8% and consumer confidence hitting record lows underscore the challenges ahead. Warsh inherits a Fed at a critical juncture marked by geopolitical tensions affecting energy prices and widespread economic uncertainty. Trump's focus remains on economic growth as a path to managing the national debt, setting the tone for Warsh's tenure amid calls for lower interest rates.