Overnight Headlines 18th February 2026

Asian Markets Trade Mostly Higher – RTT 

Asian Markets Trade Mostly Higher 

 

Japan exports growth surges to over 3-year high, up nearly 17% in January, as shipments to China soar – CNBC 

Japan exports growth surges nearly 17% in January as shipments to China surge 

 

Fed's Daly says US central bank still needs to get inflation down – Rtrs 

Fed's Daly says US central bank still needs to get inflation down | Reuters 

 

Zelensky says it’s unfair Trump is pressing him more than Putin – The Times 

Zelensky says it’s unfair Trump is pressing him more than Putin 

 

ECB Says Lagarde Has Not Taken Decision on Term End After FT Report – Bbg 

Christine Lagarde to Leave ECB Before End of 8-Year Term: FT - Bloomberg 

 

Iran foreign minister says progress made in nuclear talks with US in Geneva – Rtrs 

Iran foreign minister says progress made in nuclear talks with US in Geneva | Reuters 

 

Buffett Cuts Amazon Stake, Makes Bet on New York Times – Bbg 

Buffett's Berkshire Slashes Amazon Stake, Makes New York Times Bet - Bloomberg