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Global News Update: February 23, 2026  Good morning. It is Monday, February 23rd, 2026. Global financial markets are opening the week on high alert following historic shifts in United States trade policy. The Supreme Court struck down the emergency global tariffs of the administration over the weekend. However, market relief was incredibly brief. The White House immediately countered by announcing a new fifteen percent levy on all imports using alternative legal authorities. This rapid escalation has triggered intense currency volatility and left corporations scrambling to assess supply chain costs. Meanwhile, the recent federal government shutdown continues to drag on the domestic economy. Fourth quarter growth was just revised down to an annualized rate of one point four percent. With core inflation remaining sticky, the Federal Reserve faces a highly complicated path forward as it balances economic sluggishness against persistent price pressures. Finally, energy markets are brac...