Daily Synopsis of the New York market close – February 20, 2026
Date Issued – 20th February 2026Courtesy of the Research Department at Balfour Capital Group
Key Points Oil Risk Premium Builds: Crude prices climbed above $66 as President Trump signaled a decision on potential Iran strikes within 10 days,...
Daily Synopsis of the New York market close – February 19, 2026
Date Issued – 19th February 2026Courtesy of the Research Department at Balfour Capital Group
Key Points
U.S. Equities Advance: Major indexes gained as investors assessed Fed minutes and awaited PCE inflation data.
Fed Policy Split:...
Daily Synopsis of the New York market close – February 18, 2026
Date Issued – 18th February 2026Courtesy of the Research Department at Balfour Capital Group
Key Points U.S. Markets in Holding Pattern: Futures remain flat as investors await Fed minutes and PCE inflation data. Nvidia Bets on India’s AI Rise:...
Daily Synopsis of the New York market close – February 17, 2026
Date Issued – 17th February 2026Courtesy of the Research Department at Balfour Capital Group
Key Points
U.S. Futures Under Pressure: AI disruption fears extend market volatility as the Nasdaq logs its fifth consecutive weekly loss.
China...
Daily Synopsis of the Asia market close – February 16, 2026
Date Issued – 16th February 2026Courtesy of the Research Department at Balfour Capital Group
Key Points
Japan GDP Rebounds, But Misses Forecasts: Q4 growth of 0.1% avoids recession but underwhelms expectations, reinforcing cautious optimism...
Daily Synopsis of the New York market close – February 13, 2026
Date Issued – 13th February 2026Courtesy of the Research Department at Balfour Capital Group
Key Points
U.S. Stocks Slide as AI and Macro Risks Resurface: Major U.S. indices fell sharply, led by tech and risk assets, as investors wrestle...
Daily Synopsis of the New York market close – February 12, 2026
Date Issued – 12th February 2026Courtesy of the Research Department at Balfour Capital Group
Key Points Strong Jobs Data Clouds Fed Rate Outlook: U.S. markets closed slightly lower as robust January payrolls complicated expectations for...
Daily Synopsis of the New York market close – February 11, 2026
Date Issued – 11th February 2026Courtesy of the Research Department at Balfour Capital Group
Key Points
AI Disruption Hits Financials: The S&P 500 slipped 0.33% as fears over AI’s impact on brokerage models pressured financial stocks,...
Daily Synopsis of the New York market close – February 10, 2026
Date Issued – 10th February 2026Courtesy of the Research Department at Balfour Capital Group
Key Points
Taiwan Pushes Back on U.S. Chip Relocation Goals: Taiwan rejected Washington’s ambition to relocate 40% of advanced chip production to...
Daily Synopsis of the Asia market close – February 9, 2026
Date Issued – 9th February 2026Courtesy of the Research Department at Balfour Capital Group
Key Points
Markets Eye Data-Heavy Week After Dow Milestone: U.S. futures edge higher as investors brace for key macro releases following the...
