Archive: February 2026
27 articles published this month
Australia rate hike shocks markets after two-year pause
Australia rate hike jolted investors as the Reserve Bank of Australia lifted the cash rate 25 bps to 3.85% on Feb. 3, 2026. The RBA cited sticky inflation and a tighter labor market, pushing markets to price more tightening and lifting global FX and carry-trade stakes.
GIC-Sony music catalog partnership targets rights deals
A new music catalog partnership between Singapore’s GIC and Sony Music Group will pursue acquisitions of marquee rights, with terms undisclosed. Reuters says Bloomberg estimated a $2B–$3B vehicle, underscoring how institutional capital is pricing music IP like infrastructure.
Grammys weekend: Lifetime honors and record-book bids
Grammys weekend is leaning hard into legacy and “firsts.” The Recording Academy honored Cher, Chaka Khan, Whitney Houston, Fela Kuti, Carlos Santana, and Paul Simon, while Reuters flags record-book scenarios for Bad Bunny and Kendrick Lamar at the Feb. 1 show.
Epstein files release: media parses “what’s new”
Epstein files release coverage is shifting from the sheer scale of DOJ’s dump to a tougher question: what is genuinely new. Outlets are also recirculating Ghislaine Maxwell deposition clips, raising fresh verification and context challenges.
Epstein files release: DOJ publishes 3.5M pages
The Epstein files release expanded on Jan. 30, 2026, as the U.S. Justice Department published over 3 million additional pages plus videos and images under a new transparency law. The dump is fueling renewed scrutiny over redactions, victims’ privacy, and accountability.
Bangladesh Bank dollar auctions ramp up as remittances surge
Bangladesh Bank dollar auctions intensified after January 2026 remittances hit about $3.17B. The central bank kept buying dollars at Tk 122.30 to smooth FX moves and rebuild reserves, shaping import costs and bank liquidity.
PrimeSync Solutions wins SelectUSA 2026 Tech Pitch
PrimeSync Solutions won the SelectUSA 2026 Tech Pitch Competition in Dhaka, earning complimentary registration for the SelectUSA Investment Summit in the U.S. Here’s what the win signals for Bangladesh’s AI and startup scene.