Monthly Archives: February 2026
The USD/CNY central rate is established by the PBOC at 6.9523, lower than prior rates
Written on February 9, 2026 at 11:32 am, by
PBOC sets central USD/CNY rate below previous fix, highlighting China’s tools for monetary and economic stability.
Nikkei Breaks Records on Election Clarity
Written on February 9, 2026 at 11:17 am, by
Nikkei hits record highs after Takaichi’s landslide win boosts fiscal expectations and equity risk appetite.
The AUD/USD pair continues to increase, exceeding 0.7000, influenced by the RBA’s hawkish outlook
Written on February 9, 2026 at 11:02 am, by
AUD/USD gains as RBA’s hawkish stance, easing AI fears, and US-Iran talks bolster market confidence.
ABN AMRO anticipates China’s January CPI will decline owing to base effects and Lunar New Year timing
Written on February 9, 2026 at 11:02 am, by
China’s inflation remains subdued; January CPI likely fell, with annual average expected to rise to 0.9%.
Amidst a weaker dollar, EUR/USD rises from two-week lows, gaining momentum for the second day
Written on February 9, 2026 at 10:33 am, by
EUR/USD climbs on USD weakness, easing Middle East tensions, and diverging Fed-ECB rate expectations ahead.
Driven by Chinese demand, gold’s value soared past $5,000, benefiting from a weaker US dollar
Written on February 9, 2026 at 10:32 am, by
Gold prices surge past $5,000 as central bank demand grows and a weakened US Dollar boosts appeal.
Analysts from MUFG highlight that China’s currency fixings below 7.0000 stabilise regional foreign exchange
Written on February 9, 2026 at 10:03 am, by
PBOC keeps Yuan stable below 7.0000, with possible rate cuts if economic growth remains weak.
The trade balance in Japan decreased from ¥3137.8 billion to ¥2697.1 billion
Written on February 9, 2026 at 10:02 am, by
Japan’s trade surplus narrowed; oil prices stabilized; currency markets react to rate hints and US data.
The current account in Japan reached ¥7288B in December, surpassing the expected ¥1060B
Written on February 9, 2026 at 9:32 am, by
Japan’s surplus, gold’s surge, and forex volatility shape trading outlook amid U.S. data and elections.
Japanese bank lending year-on-year met expectations, remaining steady at 4.5% for January
Written on February 9, 2026 at 9:32 am, by
Japan’s bank lending rose 4.5% in January, supporting economic recovery amid uncertainty and policy shifts.
