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Your daily horoscope: February 28, 2026

  IF TODAY IS YOUR BIRTHDAY At some point over the coming year the fog that too often clouds your brain will lift and you will “get it” at last. When that moment arrives you must act quickly to embrace new ideas, new ambitions and new ways of looking at the world. ARIES (March 21 - April 20): If you give yourself time to think this weekend you will come up with some interesting answers to problems that have plagued you for weeks. Too often you act first and ask questions later, but now you need to reverse that process. TAURUS (April 21 - May 21): Venus, your ruler, joins forces with Mercury in the friendship area of your chart this weekend, so chances are you will meet someone whose outlook on life fits perfectly with your own. What can you do together that makes a difference in the world? GEMINI (May 22 - June 21): Are you making the most of the talents you were born with? You may be doing well but the planets indicate strongly that you could be doing even better, so set your sigh...

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Tech Stocks Lead Market Rally as Fed Signals Potential Rate Cut

 

In a significant market rally today, stocks soared, driven by a resurgence in tech shares. Nvidia led the charge, surging 12% after a positive earnings report and favorable analyst comments. The broader market also benefited from the Federal Reserve’s decision to hold interest rates steady, with Fed Chair Jerome Powell hinting that a rate cut could be on the table for September.

The S&P 500 rose nearly 1.6%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite surged more than 2.6%. The Dow Jones Industrial Average saw a more modest gain of 0.2%. Powell’s comments provided a boost to investor sentiment, as he noted that the economy is moving closer to the point where a rate reduction might be appropriate.

Tech stocks, which had been under pressure recently, rebounded strongly. Nvidia’s impressive performance was a highlight, with the company’s shares regaining ground lost earlier in the week. Other tech giants also saw gains, contributing to the overall positive market sentiment.

In commodities, oil prices jumped following geopolitical tensions, with Brent crude rising over 4% to top $81 a barrel. Meanwhile, Meta’s stock rose more than 4% after reporting better-than-expected earnings for the second quarter,

Overall, today’s market action reflects growing optimism among investors, buoyed by the potential for a more accommodative monetary policy and strong performances from key tech companies.


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