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Originally published by Capital Businessbusiness
February 21, 2026
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U.S. stocks rise as U.S. Supreme Court strikes down Trump tariffs

The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 230.81 points, or 0.47 percent, to 49,625.97. The S&P 500 added 47.62 points, or 0.69 percent, to 6,909.51. The Nasdaq Composite Index increased by 203.34 points, or 0.9 percent, to 22,886.07. Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today |..
✨ Key Highlights
U.S. stocks rose on Friday after the U.S. Supreme Court struck down broad tariffs implemented by the Trump administration last year, although new economic data showed persistent inflationary pressure and slower-than-expected economic growth.
- The Dow Jones Industrial Average increased by 230.81 points, or 0.47 percent, while the S&P 500 gained 0.69 percent and the Nasdaq Composite Index rose by 0.9 percent.
- The U.S. Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that the executive branch exceeded its authority in imposing import taxes, declaring many tariffs illegal.
- President Donald Trump announced plans for a new "10 percent global tariff" to replace the invalidated duties.
- The personal consumption expenditures price index, a key inflation gauge, rose 2.9 percent year-over-year in December, exceeding market expectations.
- U.S. GDP increased at a 1.4 percent annual rate in the fourth quarter of 2025, below the projected 2.5 percent.
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