See the latest developments in the financial markets and a summary of key macroeconomic data from around the globe and in Australia. Our Daily Reports focus on data that has been published during the previous trading day.
- 20 Feb 2026 Daily Report 20 February 2026
US stocks retreated last night, while the prices of gold and oil rose further amid concerns over a potential significant US aerial attack on Iran.
- 19 Feb 2026 Daily Report 19 February 2026
Wall Street saw further gains on Wednesday night, supported by a set of positive data on the US economy.
- 18 Feb 2026 Daily Report 18 February 2026
Wall Street started the trading week with some volatility and eventual moderate gains, with no first-tier data to provide guidance.
- 17 Feb 2026 Daily Report 17 February 2026
It was a quiet night in global financial markets, with US investors away for George Washington’s Birthday holiday. European bourses and share markets in the Asia-Pacific region closed mixed.
- 16 Feb 2026 Daily Report 16 February 2026
Wall Street ended the choppy trading week slightly higher, as a downside surprise in US headline inflation strengthened the case for a continuation of monetary policy easing by the Fed.
- 13 Feb 2026 Daily Report 13 February 2026
Concerns over excessive valuations in tech companies and overinvestment in artificial intelligence returned to Wall Street last night, dragging the S&P 500 lower.