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Third Session & Oil Spike
Dow and S&P 500 secure 3rd gain; Crude oil jumps 4.5% to lead market performance.
Second Session Gains
Indices maintain momentum as AI-related sell-offs slow down.
Rally Begins
Markets start recovery after a period of high volatility in the tech sector.
Renewed geopolitical friction between the United States and Iran has sent global crude oil prices surging, triggering a sharp correction across Indian equity markets. As a major net importer of oil, India faces heightened inflationary pressures and a widening current account deficit, leading to a broad-based sell-off on Dalal Street.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average edged lower on February 19, 2026, as a significant rally in energy markets weighed on broader investor sentiment. Crude oil prices climbed to their highest levels since last summer, reigniting concerns over persistent inflation and the potential for a more restrictive interest rate environment.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell on February 19, 2026, as escalating tensions involving Iran triggered a sharp rise in global oil prices. Investors are pivoting toward defensive positions as energy costs threaten to reignite inflationary pressures and disrupt global supply chains.
Canadian equities are poised for a positive start as rising prices for crude oil and precious metals provide a tailwind for the resource-heavy Toronto Stock Exchange. This upward momentum reflects broader global demand and supply-side constraints impacting key raw materials.
The Dow and S&P 500 secured their third consecutive session of gains on February 18, 2026, as a recovery in the artificial intelligence sector and a 4.5% spike in crude oil prices drove broad market optimism. While the Nasdaq led the tech rebound, the surge in energy costs introduced new variables for inflation-wary investors.