Market Analysis 23 February 2026 - 27 February 2026

Lithium price shock from Zimbabwe export ban keeps traders edgy heading into Monday
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Lithium price shock from Zimbabwe export ban keeps traders edgy heading into Monday

China’s lithium carbonate futures surged over 6% after Zimbabwe halted exports of raw minerals and lithium concentrates, disrupting supply chains. Lithium stocks jumped in China, Australia, and the U.S. Zimbabwe shipped 1.128 million tons of spodumene concentrate to China in 2025. Investors await Zimbabwe’s next move on export permits and China’s futures market reopening on March 2.
February 27, 2026
XRP price today drops as Nvidia jitters and hot U.S. inflation data cool crypto mood
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XRP price today drops as Nvidia jitters and hot U.S. inflation data cool crypto mood

XRP fell 3.7% to $1.34 on Friday, with market value near $82 billion and 24-hour trading volume at $3.3 billion, according to CoinMarketCap. The drop followed Nvidia’s post-earnings slide and a 0.5% rise in the U.S. Producer Price Index for January. Bitcoin slipped 2.3% to $65,924. XRP is down about 28.5% over the past 30 days, Binance data showed.
February 27, 2026
Lithium price jumps after Zimbabwe export ban jolts China futures and mining stocks
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Lithium price jumps after Zimbabwe export ban jolts China futures and mining stocks

China’s lithium carbonate futures jumped 6.07% to 178,020 yuan per ton after Zimbabwe halted exports of raw minerals and lithium concentrates with immediate effect. The ban, which includes cargoes in transit, disrupted supply to China, which received most of Zimbabwe’s 1.128 million tons of lithium concentrate exports last year. Shares of Chinese miners with Zimbabwe exposure fell as firms assessed the impact.
February 26, 2026
Natural gas price slides to $2.81 as UNG drops; traders eye March 5 EIA report
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Natural gas price slides to $2.81 as UNG drops; traders eye March 5 EIA report

U.S. natural gas futures fell 2% to $2.81 per mmBtu Thursday, pressured by mild March weather forecasts and steady output. The United States Natural Gas Fund dropped 2.4% to $11.32. Lower 48 production averaged 108.7 bcfd in February, while LNG export flows neared 18.7 bcfd. Gas in storage stood at 2,018 Bcf for the week ended Feb. 20, down 52 Bcf from the previous week.
February 26, 2026
BP share price could swing at the open as Iran talks and an OPEC+ decision put oil back in focus
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BP share price could swing at the open as Iran talks and an OPEC+ decision put oil back in focus

BP shares closed at 470.25 pence in London, down 0.2%, while U.S.-listed shares rose 0.6% after hours. Brent crude traded near $71 as markets watched U.S.-Iran nuclear talks and awaited the March 1 OPEC+ meeting. Rising U.S. crude inventories limited oil price gains. BP’s buyback pause and focus on debt reduction continue to weigh on its stock.
February 26, 2026
Silver price today: XAG/USD jumps above $91, then cools as tariff and Iran risks stir safe-haven trade
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Silver price today: XAG/USD jumps above $91, then cools as tariff and Iran risks stir safe-haven trade

Spot silver rose 2.38% to $89.09 an ounce Wednesday after hitting $91.42, according to Kitco. The metal had surged to a three-week high of $90.73 earlier, then slipped Tuesday as profit-taking and a stronger dollar weighed. The White House began collecting a 10% global import tariff Tuesday, with plans to raise it to 15%. U.S.-Iran nuclear talks are set for Thursday in Geneva amid regional tensions.
February 26, 2026
Gasoline prices near $3 as RBOB futures rise after surprise U.S. inventory data
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Gasoline prices near $3 as RBOB futures rise after surprise U.S. inventory data

U.S. gasoline futures rose 1.5 cents to $2.245 a gallon Wednesday after government data showed gasoline inventories fell by 1 million barrels last week. Crude stockpiles jumped by 16 million barrels to 435.8 million, far exceeding analyst forecasts. The national average for regular gasoline stood at $2.975 a gallon, according to AAA. Oil futures slipped as traders focused on the large crude build and a record EIA adjustment factor.
February 25, 2026
XRP price today jumps near $1.47 as short liquidations build and traders eye the next macro cue
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XRP price today jumps near $1.47 as short liquidations build and traders eye the next macro cue

XRP jumped about 8% to $1.47 in the past 24 hours, with futures trading volume reaching $5.27 billion and spot volume at $1.29 billion, CoinGlass reported. Around $7.1 million in XRP futures positions were liquidated. The move came as bitcoin climbed 8% to $69,470 and ether rose 12% to $2,074. No single XRP-specific headline drove the rally.
February 25, 2026
Silver price today: XAG/USD jumps back above $90 as tariff uncertainty jolts safe havens
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Silver price today: XAG/USD jumps back above $90 as tariff uncertainty jolts safe havens

Spot silver rose about 4% to $90.67 an ounce Wednesday, after briefly topping $91. The jump followed new U.S. tariffs and Middle East tensions, prompting defensive buying across metals. The U.S. began collecting a 10% global import tariff Tuesday, with officials signaling some rates could rise to 15%. Traders are watching Friday’s U.S. producer price data for further inflation signals.
February 25, 2026
Braze stock price today: BRZE slips early after sharp rebound as investors size up AI headlines
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Braze stock price today: BRZE slips early after sharp rebound as investors size up AI headlines

Braze shares dropped 1.7% to $17.03 in early Wednesday trading, following a 9.8% surge the previous day. The stock’s swing tracked moves in software names after U.S. consumer confidence data and new AI product announcements. Braze’s next earnings report is expected in late March. The company last posted quarterly revenue of $190.8 million and a GAAP operating loss.
February 25, 2026
Lithium price watch: Albemarle jumps as China restocking bets return after holiday
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Lithium price watch: Albemarle jumps as China restocking bets return after holiday

Albemarle jumped 6.2% to $188.58 in midday U.S. trading Tuesday, leading gains in lithium stocks as traders bet on post-holiday restocking in China. China’s February lithium carbonate output plan is 88,300 tonnes, down 8.2% from January, according to SunSirs. Lithium carbonate in China was quoted at $19,479 a tonne on Feb. 23. SQM rose 3.8% to $75.82, and Sigma Lithium gained 1.7% to $12.66.
February 24, 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
Johnson Matthey share price steadies after Honeywell deal cut — what investors watch next
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Johnson Matthey share price steadies after Honeywell deal cut — what investors watch next

Johnson Matthey shares stabilized Tuesday after plunging 16.4% on news it cut the sale price of its Catalyst Technologies unit to Honeywell to £1.325 billion. The company now expects to return about £1 billion to shareholders, including an £800 million special dividend. CEO Liam Condon bought 5,226 shares after the selloff. The deal’s long-stop date moved to July 21, pending regulatory approval.
February 24, 2026
XRP price dips as Trump tariff uncertainty hits crypto — two Feb. 24 catalysts to watch
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XRP price dips as Trump tariff uncertainty hits crypto — two Feb. 24 catalysts to watch

XRP fell 2.3% to $1.35 as U.S. tariff moves rattled risk assets, with trading volume surging 164% to $3.5 billion, according to CoinMarketCap. President Trump imposed a new 15% tariff on all U.S. imports after the Supreme Court blocked his previous levies. Bitcoin dropped 4.4% and ether 4.1%. Grayscale’s GXRP ETF will start charging a 0.35% fee on Feb. 24.
February 23, 2026
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