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StreetAccount Summary - Asian Market Preview: Nikkei Futures (0.94%), Hang Seng Futures 0.00%, ASX SPI 200 (0.35%), S&P Futures +0.05%

Feb 19 ,2026

  • Synopsis:

    • Asian markets set for negative start to Friday trade. Futures signaling opening declines in Japan. Australia off to negative start. Hong Kong resumes trade following LNY holiday. Mainland China remains shut for LNY. S&P 500 futures steady afterhours. Australian bonds strengthening after Treasuries ended a touch firmer at the long end of the curve. FX markets steady after dollar ended little changed on major crosses. Crude adding to overnight gains with gold and silver also strengthening. Bitcoin continues to consolidate.

    • Geopolitics a major focus amid latest reports noting US-Iran conflict imminent. Trump appeared to give 10-day deadline for deal, while media sources noted US could strike within days but limit the initial attack to pressure Iran into agreement. While diplomatic door has been left ajar, US officials skeptical about prospects of reaching a satisfactory agreement. Crude up 6% week-to-date to highest since Aug-2025, as market continues to fret about Strait of Hormuz disruptions and possible Iran retaliation against Middle East oil facilities.

    • Blue Owl's decision to restrictive withdrawals from one of its funds heaped fresh scrutiny on private credit funds and affected sentiment towards other asset managers, putting spotlight on factors such as lack of liquidity and heavy debt burdens. also. Also renewed concern about BDC exposure to software as AI disruption fears continue to play out. Broader tech space escaped fallout with software names and chip stocks steady (IGV and SOX ended little changed).

  • Pre-open Company News:

    • PTT.TB -- PTT Public Co. declares dividend THB1.20/share

    • STA.TB -- Sri Trang Agro-Industry Public reports FY net income attributable (THB1.27B) vs FactSet THB25.6M [5 est, (THB877)-1.91B]

    • 9302.JP -- MITSUI-SOKO HOLDINGS releases 2025 sustainability report

    • TASCO.R.TB -- Tipco Asphalt Public reports Q4 net profit attributable THB112M vs year-ago THB576M

    • STA.TB -- Sri Trang Agro-Industry Public declares final dividend THB0.50/share; StreetAccount notes the year-ago figure was THB1/share

    • 532756.IN -- CIE Automotive India reports Q4 consolidated EPS (cont. ops) INR5.29 vs year-ago INR4.72

    • ICHI.TB -- Ichitan Group Public declares dividend THB0.60/share

    • S59.SP -- SIA Engineering reports Q3 net income attributable SG$41.9M, +10% vs year-ago SG$38.2M

    • 4707.MK -- Nestle (Malaysia) will explore selling its ice cream business to Froneri

    • 032830.KS -- Samsung Life Insurance Co. reports FY operating profit KRW2.580T vs FactSet KRW2.753T [9 est, KRW2.678-2.846T]

    • 500209.IN -- Street Takeaways - Infosys Investor AI day

    • ICHI.TB -- Ichitan Group Public reports FY net income THB1.33B vs FactSet THB1.32B [8 est, THB1.14-1.50B]

  • On Deck:

    • China:

      • Economic:

        • 08:00 CST: Foreign Direct Investment Y/Y; consensus

    • Japan:

      • Economic:

        • 08:30 JST: CPI Core National Y/Y; consensus

        • 08:30 JST: CPI National Y/Y; consensus +1.6%

        • 08:30 JST: CPI ex-Fresh Food and Energy; consensus +2.4%

    • Australia:

      • Earnings:

        • Rural Funds Group (RFF.AU)

    • Singapore:

      • Earnings:

        • Vicom (WJP.SP)

    • Philippines:

      • Earnings:

        • Ayala Land (ALI.PM)

  • Market Data:

    • Gold (Apr 26): +$18.40 or +0.37% to $5015.80

    • WTI Crude (Mar 26): +$0.19 or +0.29% to $66.62

    • $-¥: +0.32 or +0.21% to 155.1470

    • $-KRW: (5.77) or (0.40%) to 1447.3200

    • A$-$: +0.00 or +0.23% to 0.7058

    • $-INR: +0.24 or +0.26% to 91.0412

    • $-CNY: (0.00) or (0.01%) to 6.9078

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