WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a dramatic reshuffling of global trade policy, the Trump administration has officially transitioned its sweeping tariff regime to the "Balance-of-Payments" authority under Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974. This move, finalized on February 24, 2026, comes as an immediate response to a stinging defeat
In a landmark decision that has sent shockwaves through global supply chains and the halls of power in Washington, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled 6–3 on February 20, 2026, in Learning Resources, Inc. v. Trump that the executive branch overstepped its constitutional authority by using the International Emergency
As of February 24, 2026, the global energy market is locked in a high-stakes tug-of-war between escalating geopolitical risks and cooling economic demand. Crude oil prices have surged to six-month highs this week, driven by a "geopolitical risk premium" as the United States and Iran teeter on the edge of
The B2B software sector, long the darling of Wall Street for its predictable, recurring revenue, has entered a period of existential volatility. In a staggering opening to the year, the broader software universe plummeted by more than 10% in January 2026, marking one of the most violent rotations in the
FedEx (FDX) is trading at a new all-time high and has strong technical momentum. Shares are up more than 50% over the past 52 weeks. FDX maintains a 100% “Buy” opinion from Barchart. Despite robust growth prospects, analyst price targets for FDX rang...
In a monumental decision that has sent shockwaves through global capitals and Wall Street trading floors, the Supreme Court ruled 6-3 on February 20, 2026, that the President cannot use the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) to unilaterally impose global tariffs. The case, Learning Resources, Inc. v. Trump, effectively
The United States Supreme Court delivered a stunning blow to the administration’s trade agenda on Friday, February 20, 2026, striking down the use of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) to bypass Congress in the imposition of broad-based national tariffs. In a 6-3 decision, the Court ruled that
The Northeast United States is currently reeling under the weight of "Winter Storm Fernando," a historic bomb cyclone that has effectively brought the region’s economic and logistical heart to a standstill. As of Monday, February 23, 2026, a combination of record-breaking snowfall and mandatory travel bans across major hubs
WASHINGTON D.C. — The global financial landscape was thrust into a state of high-stakes uncertainty this morning, February 23, 2026, as investors grappled with the fallout of a landmark U.S. Supreme Court ruling and the administration's aggressive retaliatory trade measures. On Friday, February 20, the Court issued a 6-3
As of February 23, 2026, Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN) finds itself at a pivotal crossroads between legacy retail dominance and a future defined by orbital connectivity and generative artificial intelligence. While the company has long been a bellwether for consumer spending and cloud computing, today’s market focus has shifted toward a surprising fiscal windfall: a [...]
Crude oil prices surged past the critical $66 per barrel threshold on Friday, February 20, 2026, as geopolitical stability in the Middle East teetered on the brink. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude climbed to $66.40, marking a six-month high, while Brent crude crossed the $71.99 mark. The rally
The World Bank’s latest Commodity Markets Outlook, updated as of February 2026, forecasts that global commodity prices will plunge to their lowest levels in six years. Driven by a massive projected oil surplus and cooling industrial demand from China, the aggregate index of commodity prices is expected to fall
Energy markets were sent into a frenzy on February 20, 2026, as West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil surged to $66.5 per barrel, marking a six-month peak. The price spike follows a "perfect storm" of geopolitical brinkmanship and tightening domestic supply, leaving investors bracing for a volatile spring. The
In a significant show of confidence for the leader of the U.S. food delivery market, Deutsche Bank (NYSE: DB) has reiterated its "Buy" rating on DoorDash, Inc. (NASDAQ: DASH), following a robust fourth-quarter earnings report that analysts are labeling a "clearing event" for the stock. The reiteration comes as
The United States trade deficit widened sharply in December 2025, hitting a staggering $70.3 billion and significantly overshooting Wall Street expectations. According to data released by the Commerce Department on February 19, 2026, the gap between what the U.S. buys from abroad and what it sells to foreign
The United States labor market has officially entered a new phase of the post-pandemic era, characterized by a "low-hire, low-fire" equilibrium that mirrors the stability of 2019 while fundamentally shifting the balance of power toward employers. According to the latest data released in February 2026, job openings have retreated to
The energy markets are on edge this week as West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil futures surged toward $66 per barrel, marking their highest level since August 2025. This rapid price appreciation comes as a "perfect storm" of geopolitical instability and tightening domestic supplies caught traders off guard, reversing a
In a move that underscores its commitment to revolutionizing the global supply chain through sustainable innovation, Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN) has officially disclosed a 5.3% ownership stake in the electric aviation pioneer Beta Technologies (NYSE: BETA). The revelation, made public through a Schedule 13G filing with the Securities
