TechFlow news, on February 25, QCP Asia released a market observation for February 26, stating that global risk-off sentiment has led to declines in equities, gold, and Bitcoin prices. Bitcoin continues to trade in sync with risk assets, while ETF outflows confirm weak market confidence. In volatile markets, cryptocurrencies remain the first asset class traders rush to sell when reducing risk exposure.
Concerns about stagflation are intensifying, and the U.S. decision to impose 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico—effective March 3—has further dampened market sentiment.
In the coming weeks, consumer and retail confidence surveys will be key. These indicators typically lead actual economic data and may provide early warning signals of stagflation.
