The S&P 500 is on track for a monthly drop after a volatile February. The market experienced sharp fluctuations in February due to dual concerns about an artificial intelligence (AI) trading bubble and the disruptive power of the technology. U.S. benchmark stock index futures fell 0.2%, after a sell-off by chipmakers on Thursday wiped out the index's gains for the week. The Stoxx Europe 600 is on track for its eighth consecutive monthly gain, its...

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Asian stocks are poised for their best February performance ever as investors flock to companies in the region that provide products for building artificial intelligence infrastructure. The MSCI Asia Pacific Index rose 6.7% this month, marking its best February performance since the index's inception in 1998. The index rose 0.1% on Friday, on track to outperform the S&P 500 for the third consecutive month. Stock index futures suggest that Wall Street's benchmark index may fall...

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To align with global Daylight Saving Time (DST) changes in 2026, FXCG will adjust MT4 server time and selected product trading sessions. Key Schedule US DST begins: 08 March 2026 Europe Summer Time begins: 29 March 2026 Server Time MT4 server time will be adjusted to UTC+3 starting 08 March 2026. Market opening on MT4 remains at 00:00 server time. Trading Session Impact FX market sessions may appear 1 hour earlier during the transition period (approx. 3...

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The dollar typically strengthens during periods of economic or geopolitical turmoil, but in 2026, much of the uncertainty and political instability stems from within the United States—and President Donald Trump has expressed support for the resulting dollar plunge. Over the past year, the dollar has fallen 9% against a basket of world currencies, reaching its lowest level since March 2022 in January. And this downward pressure doesn't appear to be abating. A weaker dollar has...

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