智通财经网·2026-02-18 23:27Market Overview - Major indices closed higher, with technology stocks leading the gains. The Dow Jones increased by 129.47 points (0.26%) to 49,662.66, the Nasdaq rose by 175.25 points (0.78%) to 22,753.63, and the S&P 500 gained 38.09 points (0.56%) to 6,881.31 [1] - European markets also saw gains, with the DAX30 up by 264.43 points (1.06%) to 25,269.77, the FTSE 100 rising by 131.73 points (1.25%) to 10,687.90, and the CAC40 increasing by 67.57 points (0.81%) to 8,429.03 [1] Cryptocurrency - Bitcoin fell over 1.8% to $66,298, while Ethereum dropped more than 2% to $1,947.26 [2] Commodities - Spot gold briefly surpassed $5,000 before closing at $4,976.39 [3] - WTI crude oil rose by 4.6%, closing around $65 per barrel, while Brent crude surpassed $70 per barrel for the first time in over two weeks [4] Economic Data - U.S. industrial production growth reached its highest level in nearly a year, with a 0.7% increase driven by broad manufacturing growth and healthy utility output. Manufacturing output alone grew by 0.6%, marking the largest increase since February 2025 [5] - New housing starts in the U.S. rose to their highest level in five months, with a year-over-year increase of 6.2%, reaching an annualized rate of 1.4 million units [5] Federal Reserve Insights - The latest Federal Reserve meeting minutes revealed a shift in focus from labor market risks to inflation concerns, with officials warning that progress in reducing inflation may be slower and more uneven than expected [7] - There is little willingness among Federal Reserve officials to lower interest rates, with most preferring to see more progress on inflation before considering any cuts [8] Company News - Figma reported Q4 revenue of $300 million, a 40% year-over-year increase, exceeding guidance. The company anticipates Q1 revenue between $315 million and $317 million [10] - Bank of America is expanding its rewards program to attract more customers, allowing all checking account holders to enjoy rewards regardless of their balance, aiming to double profits in its consumer business to $20 billion by the end of the decade [11]