Monthly Archives: February 2026
Gold rebounds towards $5,000 after softer US inflation increases expectations of Federal Reserve interest-rate cuts
Written on February 14, 2026 at 9:37 am, by
Gold rebounded above $5,000 as softer US inflation eased rate-cut expectations, pushing yields and dollar lower.
MUFG analyst Lloyd Chan says Singapore’s FY26 budget prioritises growth, expanding AI investment, enterprise finance, capital inflows
Written on February 14, 2026 at 9:07 am, by
FY26 Singapore budget boosts AI development, enterprise funding, and cost relief, funded by stronger taxes, returns.
Standard Chartered says Malaysia’s 2025 growth rose to 5.2%, boosting the ringgit via confidence, AI, policy
Written on February 14, 2026 at 9:06 am, by
Malaysia’s economy grew 5.2% in 2025; 2026 forecast slows to 4.5% amid tariffs, steady rates.
How Decentralised Finance is Changing Money
Written on February 14, 2026 at 9:00 am, by
Decentralised finance is one of the most discussed ideas in the crypto world. It promises a financial system without banks, brokers, or central authorities. Instead, it relies on blockchain technology and automated code.
Baker Hughes reports US oil rigs decreased from 412 to 409, indicating reduced drilling activity nationwide
Written on February 14, 2026 at 8:37 am, by
U.S. oil rig count fell to 409 from 412, Baker Hughes reported, marking a three-rig decline.
MUFG’s Lloyd Chan says India’s rebased CPI rose 2.8% annually, food-led, keeping RBI unchanged
Written on February 14, 2026 at 8:36 am, by
India’s rebased CPI inflation rose to 2.8%, driven by food prices, supporting RBI holding rates steady.
Bessent rejects China decoupling, favouring de-risking, and expects inflation to near the Fed’s 2% target mid-year
Written on February 14, 2026 at 8:07 am, by
Treasury Secretary Bessent rejects US-China decoupling, targets risk reduction; forecasts 3% 2025 growth, easing inflation.
After cooler January CPI, the DJIA rebounded nearly 220 points, following a steep sell-off driven by AI fears
Written on February 14, 2026 at 8:07 am, by
Dow rebounds after CPI cools, boosting Fed cut bets; chipmakers rally, while Pinterest and DraftKings sink.
INGING’s David Havrlant sees CNB cautious as Czech inflation cools in 2026, food prices easing too
Written on February 14, 2026 at 7:37 am, by
ING forecasts Czech inflation easing in 2026, food prices slowing; CNB may hold rates amid service pressures.
After softer US CPI, the Dollar retreats, lifting USD/JPY lower while Yen demand remains firm
Written on February 14, 2026 at 7:37 am, by
Yen rebounds as softer US inflation weakens dollar; BoJ hints hikes; Japan election boosts confidence, USD/JPY falls.
