February 17, 2026

Lunar New Year Sparks Strong Demand in China’s Gold Jewellery Market

China’s gold jewellery sales soar during Lunar New Year with busy shoppers and small discounts from retailers like Chow Tai Fook. Prices to rise after festival amid bullish investment outlooks.

February 17, 2026

RBI Rules Demand 100% Collateral for Bank Funding to Market Intermediaries from 2026

From April 1, 2026, RBI requires full collateral for bank loans to capital market intermediaries. This will raise costs for brokers and hit liquidity, especially in equity trading.

February 17, 2026

Pakistan’s KSE-100 Index Falls 1587 Points Amid Political Uncertainty and Foreign Outflows

Pakistan’s KSE-100 index dropped 1587 points by 11:10am Tuesday, sliding 0.91% to 172,866.87. Foreign outflows and political tension shook investor confidence after Monday’s steep losses.

February 17, 2026

UK Unemployment Rises to 5.2%, Wage Growth Slows Amid Economic Concerns

UK unemployment rate climbs to 5.2%, highest since early 2021. Wages grow slowly, especially in private sector. Bank of England watches closely as rate cuts await.

February 17, 2026

Banks’ Income from Insurance Soars 2.5x in FY25, RBI Tightens Rules Against Mis-selling

Banks earned ₹16,747 crore from insurance sales in FY25, up 2.5 times from FY19. RBI's new draft rules demand stricter customer protection to stop mis-selling in bank-sold financial products.