Wall Street Breakfast Futures slip amid renewed tariff-related uncertainty
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Feb 23, 2026 Markets wobble after renewed tariff news sends futures lower. DHS staffing drama threatens TSA PreCheck and could complicate airline operations. Big outflows hit U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs over a five-week stretch. A pharma trial setback knocks down a major obesity stock while AI chip and corporate updates keep investors watching.
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Markets React Quickly To Tariff Shifts
- Stock futures fell after President Trump's tariff announcement, signaling renewed market sensitivity to trade policy.
- Dow futures down 0.25%, S&P 500 down 0.22% and Nasdaq 100 down 0.35% as tariffs moved from 10% to 15% and CBP halted IEPA collections starting Tuesday.
DHS Shutdown Creates Airline Operational Risks
- DHS funding lapse forced emergency steps that could disrupt airport services and the travel ecosystem.
- TSA PreCheck remained operational after revision, but Global Entry was suspended and FEMA limited disaster responses, raising airline operational risks.
Sustained Outflows Hit Bitcoin ETFs
- Investors withdrew about $3.8 billion from U.S.-listed spot Bitcoin ETFs over five weeks, marking the longest outflow streak since February 2025.
- BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust accounted for roughly $2.13 billion of the outflows, signaling institutional caution after October's sell-off.