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20-02-2026
The article discusses the impact of rising tensions between the US and Iran, as well as concerns over private credit, on Wall Street. Major US indexes fell as investors shifted away from financials and software stocks. Blue Owl Capital's sale of $1.4 billion in loan assets raised alarms about the stability of the private credit market. Meanwhile, Walmart's fiscal fourth-quarter earnings beat estimates, and the US trade deficit remained high at $901 billion in 2025. The article also touches on international news, including Japan's inflation rate and China's loan prime rate decision.
Entities: US, Iran, Wall Street, Blue Owl Capital, White House • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
20-02-2026
The article discusses the recent downturn in US markets due to concerns over private credit and escalating tensions with Iran. Blue Owl Capital's sale of $1.4 billion in loan assets raised alarms about the stability of the private credit market, causing its stock to fall nearly 6%. Meanwhile, tensions between the US and Iran pushed oil prices up almost 2%. The S&P 500, Dow Jones, and Nasdaq Composite all fell, with the Dow Jones experiencing the largest decline of 0.54%. In other news, Airbus stock fell 6% after the company announced it would deliver fewer aircraft than expected due to engine shortages. The article also touches on the artificial intelligence industry, with Nvidia planning to invest up to $30 billion in OpenAI. Japan's inflation rate fell to 1.5% in January, and shares of Japanese drugmaker Sumitomo Pharma fell over 12%.
Entities: US, Iran, Blue Owl Capital, Donald Trump, Blackstone • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
20-02-2026
European stocks are expected to open higher on Friday as traders await economic data and earnings reports, despite geopolitical tensions between the U.S. and Iran. The FTSE 100 is set to open 0.5% higher, Germany's Dax 0.3%, and France's CAC 40 0.6%. Traders are parsing through economic data, including U.K. retail sales figures and German producer price figures. The U.K.'s retail sales figures showed a 1.8% rise in January 2026, and Britain's public finances recorded a £30.4 billion surplus. Meanwhile, U.S. futures climbed overnight ahead of key economic data releases, including the personal consumption expenditures index and the gross domestic product report for the fourth quarter. Asia-Pacific markets were mostly lower on Friday due to a drop in private credit stocks and Middle East tensions.
Entities: European stocks, FTSE 100, Dax, CAC 40, U.S. • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: neutral • Intent: inform
20-02-2026
The article discusses the key stock market stories for Friday, highlighting defense and energy stocks that have reached new highs. Defense stocks such as GE Aerospace, Huntington Ingalls, Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, and RTX are at all-time highs due to increased military activity. Energy stocks like APA Corp, Baker Hughes, ConocoPhillips, Chevron, Devon Energy, Diamondback Energy, Halliburton, Kinder Morgan, and Targa Resources have also seen significant gains. The article also mentions a major insider buy at Microsoft and upcoming economic data releases, including the fourth-quarter GDP, personal income, and inflation data.
Entities: GE Aerospace, Huntington Ingalls, Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, RTX • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: positive • Intent: inform
20-02-2026
South Korea's Kospi index reached a record high for the second consecutive day, driven by a surge in chip and defense stocks. The index rose 2.31% to 5,808.53, with SK Hynix and Hanwha Aerospace gaining 6.15% and 8.09%, respectively. In contrast, other Asia-Pacific markets mostly declined, with Japan's Nikkei 225 falling 1.12% and Hong Kong's Hang Seng index dropping 0.98%. The market movements were influenced by rising tensions between the US and Iran, with US President Donald Trump stating he would decide on military action against Tehran within 10 days, causing oil prices to rise. Japan's inflation data also impacted the market, with headline inflation dipping below the Bank of Japan's 2% target for the first time in 45 months.
Entities: South Korea, Kospi, SK Hynix, Hanwha Aerospace, US • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
20-02-2026
The stock market is awaiting crucial economic data and a potential Supreme Court ruling on President Donald Trump's tariffs. Stock futures rose on Friday night, with Dow Jones Industrial Average futures adding 63 points, S&P 500 futures gaining 0.25%, and Nasdaq 100 futures rising 0.26%. The release of the gross domestic product report for the fourth quarter and the personal consumption expenditures price index report are expected to provide insight into the state of the economy. Fed policymakers are divided on supporting the labor market and addressing inflation concerns. A Supreme Court decision on Trump's tariffs is highly anticipated, with traders expecting a positive market reaction if the duties are knocked down. Analysts predict different market reactions based on the ruling's outcome.
Entities: New York Stock Exchange, Supreme Court, President Donald Trump, Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P 500 • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: neutral • Intent: inform
