🚨 Market Pulse — Saturday, February 14, 2026

📊 Weekend — Markets Closed · 07:18 PM UTC

This weekend, as markets take a breather, it's a good time to reflect on the week that was. The global economic landscape continues to shift, with key developments in China, the United States, and Canada. Here’s what caught my eye:

🌍 Geopolitics & Policy
🇺🇸 United States
The U.S. remains a focal point for global economic and political dynamics. This week, HSBC highlighted the importance of silver and young spenders for China's consumption growth, underscoring the interconnectedness of global markets and the role of policy support in driving economic activity.

• China needs silver and young spenders, plus policy support, for consumption growth: HSBC Post Magazine
  🇨🇦 Canada
  Canadian firms are making strategic moves to diversify their trade and operations. Sun Life's efforts to help Canadian businesses expand their global reach are a testament to the ongoing push for trade diversification, a recurring theme this quarter.
• Goodfood Market Corp. Appoints Selim Bassoul as Chief Executive Officer and Announces Board Update Financial Post
• Sun Life helping Canada and Canadian businesses diversify trade, CEO says Financial Post
  🇨🇳 China
  China's economic and technological advancements continue to make headlines. The successful IPO of Chinese drinks maker Eastroc and the competitive battle for the Spring Festival spotlight between tech giants Tencent and Baidu highlight the country's dynamic business environment.
• Chinese drinks maker Eastroc’s US$1.3 billion Hong Kong IPO gives it wings to soar Post Magazine
• Chinese tech giants Tencent and Baidu join fight for Spring Festival spotlight Post Magazine

📅 Markets reopen Monday. Use this time to plan your week.
Not financial advice. DYOR 🔍

As we wrap up the weekend, it's clear that the global economic landscape is more interconnected than ever. Whether it's the strategic moves of Canadian firms, the policy support in China, or the competitive dynamics in the tech sector, there's always something to watch and learn from. Have a thoughtful weekend, and stay curious. 🌍