24/02/2026
Things to Know – February 24, 2026
📈 Asian markets rose today as China reopened strongly after a holiday, with traders reacting positively to fresh momentum. In contrast, Hong Kong stocks were weighed down by losses in the tech sector, showing that local market drivers can still vary widely.
🎬 Paramount submitted a higher offer for Warner Bros. Discovery, aiming to block a deal with Netflix, according to sources. The move highlights ongoing jockeying among big entertainment firms as they compete for scale and content power in a crowded media landscape.
🥇 Gold’s four-day winning streak ended as the metal gave back some gains due to profit-taking, even while tariff tensions remain in the background. The pullback suggests traders are balancing safe-haven demand with short-term risk sentiment.
📊 Tomorrow at 3:30 AM GMT+3, Australia will release its CPI (m/m) report.
• Forecast: 0.2% | Previous: 1.0%
An actual reading above the forecast would likely support the Australian dollar, while a weaker number may point to softer inflation pressures.
🗣️ Also tomorrow at 5:00 AM GMT+3, President Trump is scheduled to speak.
Markets will watch for any comments on trade, tariffs, or economic policy that could influence expectations around U.S. policy direction and risk sentiment.