Last mentioned: Feb 24, 2026
Three-Day Streak
Dow and S&P 500 secure third straight gain; Nasdaq rises; Oil spikes 4.5% amid easing tech turmoil.
Momentum Builds
Second consecutive day of gains for major U.S. indices as tech sectors show signs of life.
Recovery Begins
Market begins recovery phase after a period of tech-led volatility and AI valuation concerns.
A sudden setback in the Trump administration's tariff agenda combined with an 'AI shock' has created a sharp divide in global equity markets. While trade-dependent sectors find temporary relief from protectionist pressures, the technology sector faces a significant re-valuation as the AI hype cycle meets structural headwinds.
U.S. equities secured their third consecutive session of gains on February 18, 2026, as volatility in the AI and technology sectors began to subside. While the Nasdaq rose on easing tech tensions, crude oil prices surged by over 4.5%, adding a complex inflationary layer to the market recovery.