That’s an interesting chart. With free markets, entrepreneurship and innovation, the US has maintained its share of world GDP. Europe, with its regulations, overtaxation and left redistribution mindset, has declined. Will Europe ever course correct or is the damage too deep? https://t.co/CLWPfGYOr8
Original source ↗  |  February 18, 2026 at 08:54 UTC  |  Twitter - @MichaelAArouet

Here are the actionable trade ideas extracted from the tweets:

IDEA [3] TICKER: GBP / UK Equities (e.g., FTSE 100) DIRECTION: Short GBP / Long UK Equities THESIS: Falling British inflation strengthens the case for a Bank of England interest rate cut, which could weaken the GBP and boost UK equity markets. SPEAKER: @ReutersBiz TIMEFRAME: medium-term

IDEA [5] TICKER: EUR / Eurozone Equities (e.g., Euro Stoxx 50) DIRECTION: Short EUR / Long Eurozone Equities THESIS: ECB official Villeroy's statement that the ECB has won the battle against inflation suggests a dovish stance, potentially leading