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Trump Convenes First Peace Board Meeting Amid Lingering Gaza Uncertainties

  The U.S. Institute of Peace building prepares to host U.S. President Donald Trump's first Board of Peace meeting in Washington, D.C., U.S., February 18, 2026. As President Donald Trump prepares to chair the inaugural meeting of the newly formed Board of Peace, the gathering is already drawing global attention due to unresolved questions surrounding the ongoing humanitarian and political crisis in Gaza. The board, created to advise on conflict resolution and long‑term stability initiatives, is expected to face immediate scrutiny over how it will address the region’s fragile cease-fire and the stalled negotiations between Israeli and Palestinian representatives. Officials close to the administration have signaled that the meeting will focus on establishing the board’s priorities, though observers note that the situation in Gaza looms large over any discussion of regional peace. Humanitarian groups continue to raise alarms about access to aid, reconstruction challenges, and the un...

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Tech Stocks Rally After Inflation Data Shows Improvement

                                            

In a surprising turn of events, tech stocks led a market rally today following better-than-expected inflation data. Here are the key highlights:

  1. Inflation Eases Slightly: Despite persistent concerns about rising prices, the latest data indicates a slight easing of inflationary pressures.

  2. Consumer Price Index (CPI): The Consumer Price Index, a crucial measure of inflation, showed more favorable numbers than anticipated. This development has reinforced expectations that the Federal Reserve may soon cut interest rates.

  3. Tech Stocks Surge: Investors cheered the news, particularly in the tech sector. Companies like Apple, Microsoft, and NVIDIA (NVDA) saw significant gains.

  4. Market Outlook: With inflation under control, market sentiment has improved. The Dow Jones Industrial Average (^DJI) and the Nasdaq Composite (^IXIC) both posted strong gains.

While uncertainties remain, today’s positive data offers hope for investors. Keep an eye on further economic reports this week as the market reacts to changing conditions.






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