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Data from Friday, February 20, 2026
Current as of 5:42 PM

U.S. equity markets closed higher Friday, February 20, with the S&P 500 advancing 0.26% to 4892.35. The Dow Jones Industrial Average added 0.23%, while the technology-heavy NASDAQ 100 lost 0.14%. Market breadth was positive with small-caps outperforming large-caps. The Russell 2000 rose 0.29%, suggesting improved risk appetite. In other asset classes, gold declined 0.40%. Treasury bonds fell as yields moved higher. In the headlines, investors focused on trump raises global tariffs to 15% in wake of supreme court loss. --- *Markets are closed for the weekend. Showing Friday's closing data.*

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France says EU has the tools to hit back at Trump over tariffs

Country’s trade minister says bloc must be prepared to retaliate while Beijing warns of turmoil

Financial Times
Global1h ago

What does Trump’s latest tariff threat mean for his previous trade pacts?

Analysts say the risk of retaliation is likely to deter countries from seeking to backtrack on already-agreed deals

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Bitcoin’s $1 Trillion Identity Crisis Hits From Every Direction

It wouldn’t have seemed possible a year ago. But Bitcoin has gotten caught in one of its deepest struggles yet, with no obvious way out.

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Iranian students mount further anti-regime protests

Slogans chanted on campuses in Tehran as new academic semester begins

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Kirkland Star Lawyer’s Antitrust Warning Sowed Seeds of His Own Exit

For the better part of 15 years at law firm Kirkland & Ellis, David Nemecek made a career out of exploiting loose lending agreements to perfect what would become a well-worn dance in the world of...

Bloomberg Markets
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Investors Favor Short-Term Senegal Bonds as Debt Concerns Linger

Investors preferred short-term Senegal bonds at an auction Friday as concerns over its long-term debt sustainability linger.

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Previous: 3.9%As of Feb 2026

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3.2%-5.90%
Previous: 3.4%As of Feb 2026

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5.3%0.00%
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110.7+1.80%
Previous: 108.7As of Feb 2026
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Data from Friday, February 20, 2026
Current as of 5:42 PM

U.S. equity markets closed higher Friday, February 20, with the S&P 500 advancing 0.26% to 4892.35. The Dow Jones Industrial Average added 0.23%, while the technology-heavy NASDAQ 100 lost 0.14%. Market breadth was positive with small-caps outperforming large-caps. The Russell 2000 rose 0.29%, suggesting improved risk appetite. In other asset classes, gold declined 0.40%. Treasury bonds fell as yields moved higher. In the headlines, investors focused on trump raises global tariffs to 15% in wake of supreme court loss. --- *Markets are closed for the weekend. Showing Friday's closing data.*

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