Monthly Archives: February 2026
NBC analysts say softer data, cooler inflation and trade uncertainty make 2026 Bank of Canada hikes unlikely
Written on February 11, 2026 at 1:03 am, by
Weaker Canadian data, lower inflation, and trade uncertainty dim 2026 rate-hike odds; tightening now expected early-2027.
In December, America’s annual Import Price Index eased to 0%, slipping from the prior 0.1%
Written on February 11, 2026 at 1:02 am, by
US import price index slipped to 0% year-on-year in December, down from 0.1%, indicating flat import costs.
In December, America’s annual Export Price Index eased to 3.1%, down from 3.3% previously
Written on February 11, 2026 at 12:33 am, by
U.S. export price index rose 3.1% year-on-year in December, slowing from 3.3% previously.
US export prices rose 0.3% month-on-month, exceeding the 0.1% forecast, as reported for December
Written on February 11, 2026 at 12:32 am, by
US export prices rose 0.3% in December, beating the 0.1% forecast and signaling faster-than-expected increases.
December US Import Price Index rose 0.1% month-on-month, undershooting expectations of a 0.2% increase
Written on February 11, 2026 at 12:03 am, by
U.S. Import Price Index rose 0.1% in December, undershooting 0.2% expectations, indicating slower-than-forecast import inflation.
Fourth-quarter US Employment Cost Index rose 0.7%, undershooting the expected 0.8% increase in wages
Written on February 11, 2026 at 12:02 am, by
US Employment Cost Index increased 0.7% in Q4, missing 0.8% forecasts, signaling slower-than-expected wage growth.
TD Securities reports Australian sentiment surveys weakened post-RBA hike; rate-rise expectations persist, but response unlikely
Written on February 10, 2026 at 11:33 pm, by
Australian consumer sentiment fell again; business confidence edged up, conditions eased; price pressures moderated before RBA hike.
Following a two-day rally, the euro steadies near one-week highs against the dollar before US retail data
Written on February 10, 2026 at 11:32 pm, by
EUR/USD held near 1.1905 as dollar weakness persisted ahead of US data; ECB signaled steady rates.
Gold edges higher as US Dollar softness supports it above $5,000, while buyers target $5,100 resistance
Written on February 10, 2026 at 11:04 pm, by
Gold edges up near $5,050 as weaker dollar supports, but resistance at $5,100 caps gains.
Rabobank’s Michael Every says Europe is trapped near 1.5% growth, amid fragmentation, deindustrialisation and rearmament
Written on February 10, 2026 at 11:03 pm, by
Europe nears 1.5% growth amid division, German deindustrialisation, rearmament, stalled EU reforms, and euro-dollar ambitions.
