Monthly Archives: February 2026
Yen Jumps as Takaichi Win Shakes Dollar Bulls

Written on February 11, 2026 at 2:44 pm, by
USD/JPY drops below 153 as Takaichi’s victory lifts yen; NFP data ahead keeps traders cautious. | VT Markets
China’s January producer prices fell 1.4% year-on-year, beating forecasts that had predicted a 1.5% drop

Written on February 11, 2026 at 2:32 pm, by
China’s January PPI fell 1.4% year-on-year, slightly better than expected, indicating milder producer price declines.
In January, China’s annual CPI rose 0.2%, falling short of the 0.4% forecasted increase

Written on February 11, 2026 at 2:32 pm, by
China’s January CPI rose 0.2% year-on-year, missing forecasts, signaling inflation started the year weaker than expected.
EUR/USD hovers near 1.1900 in Asia, as traders await US payrolls data to guide direction

Written on February 11, 2026 at 2:03 pm, by
EUR/USD held near 1.1900 as markets awaited US NFP and inflation data, amid Fed-cut expectations.
The PBOC set the USD/CNY midpoint at 6.9438, versus 6.9458 prior and 6.9109 forecast

Written on February 11, 2026 at 2:02 pm, by
PBOC set USD/CNY fix at 6.9438, underscoring exchange-rate stability, policy tools, governance influence, and banking reforms.
MUFG’s Michael Wan says Bhumjaithai’s election outperformance boosts stability perceptions, underpinning the Thai baht
Written on February 11, 2026 at 1:33 pm, by
MUFG says Thai Baht strengthened on Thailand’s election stability hopes and weaker US Dollar, outperforming regionally.
During the early Asian session, XAU/USD slips near $5,045 as traders await US jobs data for direction

Written on February 11, 2026 at 1:32 pm, by
Gold slips to $5,045 as dollar firms; investors await delayed US jobs, inflation data amid US-Iran tensions.
Societe Generale analysts say the yuan has risen eleven straight weeks, bringing USD/CNY near 6.90 threshold

Written on February 11, 2026 at 1:02 pm, by
Yuan extends 11-week rise toward 6.90 as regulators curb UST holdings; PBoC supports; property land buying slumps.
In January, South Korea’s unemployment rate dropped to 3% from the prior month’s 4%, continuing improvement
Written on February 11, 2026 at 1:02 pm, by
South Korea’s unemployment rate dropped to 3% in January, down from 4% in the previous period.
Following a strong rebound from 1.3510, GBP/USD retreated, ending at 1.3641, down 0.39%

Written on February 11, 2026 at 12:33 pm, by
GBP/USD slips from 1.3700, forming bearish candle; BoE dovishness and key NFP, UK GDP data awaited Wednesday.