Market Brief – 20 Feb 2026

In today’s episode of Market Brief – After Hours, US equities close higher after a volatile session as the Supreme Court blocks President Trump’s emergency tariffs, providing temporary relief to markets. The Dow reverses early losses while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq lead gains, even as economic data shows slowing growth and persistent inflation pressures.Fourth-quarter GDP disappoints, core inflation remains sticky, and bond yields edge higher as investors digest the implications for Federal Reserve policy. Oil prices hold firm on renewed geopolitical tension in the Middle East, while European markets rally broadly on improving domestic data and easing price pressures. Asia closes mixed, with strength in South Korea offsetting weakness in Japan.The episode also features detailed Forex technical analysis across EUR/USD, GBP/USD and AUD/USD, focusing on key moving averages and near-term support levels. Gold and Silver surge sharply as risk and inflation concerns build. Major stock movers include RingCentral’s earnings-driven rally, sharp declines in cybersecurity names, and a significant biotech selloff following a failed clinical trial. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.