US EQUITY OPEN: Indices edge lower as traders continue to digest Trump tariffs
The slight decline in US equity indices reflects trader caution as they process the implications of Trump's tariffs.
US Factory Orders MoM (Dec) M/M -0.7% vs. Exp. -0.5% (Prev. 2.7%)
Newsquawk European Market Wrap - 23rd February 2026
US EQUITY OPEN: Indices edge lower as traders continue to digest Trump tariffs
BoE sells GBP 800mln Short-term Gilt: b/c 2.25x
US President Trump posts "I do not have to go back to Congress to get approval of Tariffs. It has already been gotten, in many forms, a long time ago!"
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This ongoing digest suggests heightened geopolitical tensions, which could influence market sentiment and lead to volatility in both equities and currencies, particularly for those industries most affected by trade policies.
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