Monthly Archives: February 2026
Gold fell 2.7% as robust US jobs data outweighed lower yields and higher-than-expected jobless claims
Written on February 13, 2026 at 10:33 am, by
Gold slid 2.7% below $4,900 despite lower yields, strong US jobs data, and reduced Fed cut expectations.
Following a sharp Wall Street sell-off, the US dollar stays near 97 as stocks drop on AI worries
Written on February 13, 2026 at 10:32 am, by
Dollar Index steadied near 97; markets awaited US CPI as Russia dollar talks and jobless claims shaped forex.
Geoff Yu at BNY says LatAm sees peak inflows, while EMEA faces six-month heaviest outflows, pressuring carry trades
Written on February 13, 2026 at 10:03 am, by
BNY tracks diverging FX flows: LatAm sees strongest inflows in six months, while EMEA posts strongest selling.
After the trap, attention shifts to S&P 500’s NFP-led reversal, rebound anatomy, and after-hours forecast accuracy
Written on February 13, 2026 at 10:02 am, by
Bullish S&P 500 reversal after payrolls, trap and rebound; claims data moved equities and gold; ES levels previewed.
WTI crude falls below $63 as easing US-Iran tensions and doubts over China demand weigh heavily
Written on February 13, 2026 at 9:33 am, by
WTI crude slips below $63 as supply fears ease, US-Iran tensions possibly thaw, IEA cuts demand outlook.
USD/JPY extends four-day fall as Japan election boosts yen amid continuing fears of government intervention
Written on February 13, 2026 at 9:32 am, by
USD/JPY fell fourth day near 152.80; yen strong amid BOJ hike bets, intervention warnings, weaker dollar.
The US 30-year bond auction yield fell to 4.75%, compared with the prior 4.825%
Written on February 13, 2026 at 9:02 am, by
US 30-year bond auction yield dipped to 4.75% from 4.825%, a 0.075 percentage-point decline.
With January inflation at 2.1%, below target, Hungary’s central bank gains scope to cut rates further
Written on February 13, 2026 at 9:02 am, by
Hungary’s January 2026 inflation hit 2.1% and core 2.7%, below target; rate cuts possible amid strong forint.
Near 97.00, the US Dollar Index fluctuates as the Fed keeps rates at 3.50%–3.75% after cuts
Written on February 13, 2026 at 8:33 am, by
Dollar Index steadies near 96.92; strong payrolls delay Fed cuts to 2026 as CPI awaited Friday.
Bloomberg reports Russia is reconsidering US Dollar settlements, reversing efforts to reduce reliance on the Dollar
Written on February 13, 2026 at 8:32 am, by
Kremlin memo suggests Russia may return to dollar settlements if sanctions lift, proposing broader US energy cooperation.
