2026

Major global news on February 19, 2026: Oil near a six-month high on U.S.–Iran tensions; the “Board of Peace” presents Gaza reconstruction funding; the U.S. trade deficit hits a record — a day when “geopolitics × prices × institutions” pushed up the cost of living

Major global news on February 19, 2026: Oil near a six-month high on U.S.–Iran tensions; the “Board of Peace” presents Gaza reconstruction funding; the U.S. trade deficit hits a record…

Major global news on February 18, 2026: U.S.–Iran nuclear talks move into the “written proposal” phase; UN Gaza deliberations and a “Board of Peace”; the race for critical minerals; Fed minutes reflecting AI and rates; and the reality disasters forced into view

Major global news on February 18, 2026: U.S.–Iran nuclear talks move into the “written proposal” phase; UN Gaza deliberations and a “Board of Peace”; the race for critical minerals; Fed…