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Trump Convenes First Peace Board Meeting Amid Lingering Gaza Uncertainties

  The U.S. Institute of Peace building prepares to host U.S. President Donald Trump's first Board of Peace meeting in Washington, D.C., U.S., February 18, 2026. As President Donald Trump prepares to chair the inaugural meeting of the newly formed Board of Peace, the gathering is already drawing global attention due to unresolved questions surrounding the ongoing humanitarian and political crisis in Gaza. The board, created to advise on conflict resolution and long‑term stability initiatives, is expected to face immediate scrutiny over how it will address the region’s fragile cease-fire and the stalled negotiations between Israeli and Palestinian representatives. Officials close to the administration have signaled that the meeting will focus on establishing the board’s priorities, though observers note that the situation in Gaza looms large over any discussion of regional peace. Humanitarian groups continue to raise alarms about access to aid, reconstruction challenges, and the un...
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U.S. Stock Futures Steady After Cooler Inflation Data

                                             

U.S. stock futures showed resilience in premarket trading, paring earlier losses following a cooler-than-expected inflation report. The March Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose by 2.4% year-over-year, below the anticipated 2.6%, while the core CPI, excluding food and energy, increased by 2.8%, compared to estimates of 3%. 

This data has bolstered expectations that the Federal Reserve may stay on course to reduce interest rates later this year. At 8:31 a.m. ET, Dow E-minis were down 1.06%, S&P 500 E-minis fell 1.44%, and Nasdaq 100 E-minis dropped 1.81%. 

The report also highlighted a slight monthly decline of 0.1% in inflation, signaling a potential easing of price pressures. Investors remain cautiously optimistic as they assess the implications for monetary policy and market stability. 



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