Research Desk

Weekly macro themes and ticker selection

Week of Feb 16, 2026

US Markets

Middle East Oil Supply Risk PremiumBULLISH
Supreme Court Tariff Ruling Binary EventBULLISH
Credit Volatility & Risk-Off RotationBEARISH
Fed minutes + core PCE = rates/FX inflection (duration vs USD)NEUTRAL
China chipmaking-tool controls: servicing/“countrywide” restrictions overhang semicap equipmentBEARISH

International

India Banking Sector Credit Acceleration Post-Trade DealBULLISH
UK Mining Earnings Catalyst With Copper/Gold TailwindsBULLISH
Canadian Energy Defensive Pivot Amid Tariff UncertaintyNEUTRAL
UK Housing Policy & Rate PivotBULLISH
Canadian Banking Valuation CompressionBEARISH

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