Global Market Today: Asian stocks edge higher in thin holiday trading

February 17, 2026

Crude oil prices rose amid heightened geopolitical risk as Iran conducted naval exercises near a key shipping corridor ahead of US talks. Asian stocks saw modest gains with light trading volumes, while investors awaited economic data. The US dollar fluctuated as traders anticipated Federal Reserve rate cuts.

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