Macro Calendar: Feb 15, 2026 2:17 PM EST

Highlights:

• Trump sanctions chief reportedly departing — John Hurley, the administration's top sanctions official, is set to leave his role following friction with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. Bloomberg

• Board of Peace pledges top $5 billion — President Trump said founding member countries of his Board of Peace have pledged more than $5 billion toward humanitarian and reconstruction efforts in Gaza. Bloomberg

• Hungary opposition leader sees pro-EU shift ahead of April vote — Peter Magyar launched the final stretch of his campaign, claiming he is close to ending Viktor Orbán's 16-year rule. Bloomberg

• US forces board second sanctioned oil tanker in Indian Ocean — The US military intercepted a tanker it says tried to circumvent Trump's energy blockade in the Caribbean against sanctioned vessels. Bloomberg

• El Paso airspace closure highlights Army counter-drone challenges — A directed-energy anti-drone system was at the center of last week's confusing airspace shutdown in El Paso, Texas, underscoring ongoing struggles with increasingly capable drones. Bloomberg

• Mexico halts Cuba oil shipments, creating internal political tension — President Sheinbaum's decision to stop oil deliveries to Cuba averts a clash with Trump but tests her standing within the ruling party. Bloomberg

• Israel approves new airports near Gaza and Lebanese borders — The cabinet greenlit an international airport on the Gaza periphery and said another is planned for the north as part of a post-war development push. Bloomberg

• DOJ defends Epstein file redactions to lawmakers — The Justice Department sent a letter summarizing its redaction decisions in the Epstein Files, saying they complied with the law amid political pressure. Bloomberg

• Canada unveils 'Buy Canada' defense-industrial strategy — PM Carney plans to direct more military spending to domestic firms, aiming to unlock over C$500 billion (~$369B) in investment over a decade. [Bloomberg](https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/