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Your daily horoscope: February 21, 2026

  IF TODAY IS YOUR BIRTHDAY Boredom will not be an issue over the coming year as each and every day is filled with new challenges and new opportunities. That might sound exhausting but the more active and ambitious you are the more the universe will reward you. ARIES (March 21 - April 20): If you ignore the so-called experts and follow your instincts this weekend you will end up in a very good place. Deep down you already know what your next move must be, so now you just need to be courageous and get on with it. TAURUS (April 21 - May 21): If you are in any way dissatisfied with how things have worked out of late then do something about it over the next 48 hours. With Venus, your ruler, linked to Jupiter, planet of good fortune, you can easily change your life for the better. GEMINI (May 22 - June 21): This weekend’s Venus-Jupiter link is good news for anything to do with your career and your finances. If you think you deserve a raise then let your employers know about it. On this ...

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Oil Market in for Uncomfortable Few Weeks After Drone Strike

 


On January 29, 2024, a drone strike killed three US soldiers in the Middle East, escalating regional conflicts and irritating oil markets. The attack’s near-term impact on oil supply is expected to be limited, but the situation is still volatile. Prosper Trading Academy CEO Scott Bauer and Eurasia Group Middle East Practice Head Ayham Kamel warn that this is not going to be a comfortable few weeks.

The oil market is already on its heels due to weak demand. Though geopolitical tensions could move prices, the impact appears muted as risks are already priced in. Bauer sees crude oil in a bearish macro position and is enthusiastic about the current volatility for traders, suggesting investors look to sell.

In conclusion, the drone strike has created an uncomfortable situation for the oil market. While the attack’s near-term impact on oil supply is expected to be limited, the situation is still volatile and could lead to further disruptions in the future.

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