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U.S. stock futures, dollar and bitcoin drop as investors await clarity on Trump’s latest tariff plans

U.S. stock-index futures declined Sunday, as investors grappled with the implications of Friday’s Supreme Court ruling that overturned most of President Donald Trump’s tariffs.

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Tariff Ruling Brings Little Comfort Overseas

Major U.S. trading partners expect President Trump-aka “Tariff Man”-to stick with his favorite policy tool.

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The Fundraising Tactic AI Startups Are Using to Juice Valuations

The race to get into hot AI startups has led to unequal deals for investors, raising questions about how much companies are really worth.

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Tariffs Are a Wild Card for the Economy Again

With the bulk of Trump’s tariffs struck down by the Supreme Court, and a new, temporary global tariff in place, fresh questions are hanging over the U.S. economy.

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Gold sheds its safe-haven status. Is it just another momentum play now?

Gold has been on a spectacular, record-breaking bull run for much of the past three years - but some of the shine may be coming off the yellow metal, judging by its moves over the past week.

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Wall Street’s Latest Bet Is on ‘HALO’ Companies With AI Immunity

Deere and McDonald’s have become darlings to investors worried about broad AI disruption.

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Global Markets No More: Trade Barriers Mess With Commodities From Metals to Oil

Commerce is becoming fragmented, and prices on the basic building blocks of the economy are more volatile.

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Tariff Ruling Sends CEOs Back to Company War Rooms

Executives are trying to figure out if importers can reclaim billions in paid levies-and whether it’s worth the political fight.

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Trump Advisor Kevin Hassett Walks Back Demands for Discipline of Fed Researchers

The White House economic advisor expressed regret for suggesting researchers be disciplined after they published data contradicting the administration’s tariff stance.

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The Fed’s Hawkish Turn Poses Problems for Warsh. What It Means for Rates.

Kevin Warsh, President Donald Trump’s nominee for Fed chair, wants to lower interest rates. Most Fed officials believe rates are well positioned, given inflation.

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Fed’s Logan Notes More Business Uncertainty Following Tariff Decision

Dallas Fed President Lorie Logan said she is “cautiously optimistic” on interest rates and acknowledged there may be more uncertainty facing businesses-including the Supreme Court tariff ruling.

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Economic Growth Slowed in Fourth Quarter, Hurt by Government Shutdown

U.S. GDP grew at 1.4% annual rate in 2025’s final quarter.

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Week Ahead for FX, Bonds: U.S.-Iran Tensions, U.S. Data in Focus

Growing tensions between the U.S. and Iran will continue to be a major focus for investors in the week ahead, as will be the impact of the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to strike down President Trump’s global tariffs.

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Private Equity’s Antitrust Burden Eases Under Trump Administration

The buyout industry’s respite from years of intense antitrust scrutiny continues with a court ruling vacating tough Biden-era merger guidelines.

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U.S. Business Activity Growth Slows as Europe Picks Up Pace

Private-sector activity in the U.S. slowed in February as tariffs drove costs higher for firms, while Europe expanded at a stronger pace than anticipated due to a rebound in industry.

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Crypto and Fintech Firms Seek Shortcut to Banking: Buy One

The deals are seen as a quick way to access the clients, deposits and stature of traditional financial institutions.

(END) Dow Jones Newswires

February 22, 2026 23:15 ET (04:15 GMT)

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