Replacement Anxiety

TalkMarkets - Thu, 02/19/2026 - 20:50
Global "replacement anxiety" over AI and declining fertility is fueling protectionist shifts. While tariffs target China, the US trade deficit persists and firms like TSMC (TSM) remain caught in the crosshairs of geopolitical tension.

XAG/USD Consolidates Below Mid-$78.00s; Bullish Potential Intact

TalkMarkets - Thu, 02/19/2026 - 20:30
XAG/USD Consolidates Below Mid-$78.00s; Bullish Potential Intact

WTI Trades Near $66.50 After Pulling Back From Six-Month Highs

TalkMarkets - Thu, 02/19/2026 - 20:10
WTI Crude trades near $66.40 after hitting six-month highs amid intensifying US-Iran tensions. A surprise 9.014-million-barrel drop in US oil inventories further tightens supply as Middle East disruption risks keep prices elevated.

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