Monthly Archives: February 2026
US CFTC reports S&P 500 non-commercial net positions at -193.5K, down from -177.8K previously
Written on February 28, 2026 at 10:51 am, by davin
CFTC data shows S&P 500 net non-commercial positions fell to -193.5K from -177.8K, remaining negative.
Sterling falls 0.10% as strong US PPI boosts dollar; investors expect a less dovish Fed stance
Written on February 28, 2026 at 10:50 am, by davin
GBP slips 0.10% as strong US PPI boosts dollar, less-dovish Fed bets; Middle East risks pressure GBP/USD.
March Futures Rollover Announcement – Feb 28 ,2026
Written on February 28, 2026 at 10:23 am, by lucky
Dear Client, New contracts will automatically be rolled over as follows: Please note: • The rollover will be automatic, and any existing open positions will remain open. • Positions that are open on the expiration date will be adjusted via a rollover charge or credit to reflect the price difference between the expiring and new Continue Reading
DBS Group Research expects Taiwan’s January export orders and output to rise strongly, driven by AI demand, restocking
Written on February 28, 2026 at 10:21 am, by davin
Taiwan to release post-holiday data; DBS expects double-digit growth, AI-driven demand, and higher February inflation.
After hotter PPI data raised stagflation worries, DXY edged 0.2% lower, returning towards 97.60
Written on February 28, 2026 at 10:21 am, by davin
Dollar Index slips to 97.60 as hot PPI fuels inflation fears; Fed cut bets delayed, tariffs loom.
Kundu says India’s FY27 budget maintains policy continuity, targets fiscal consolidation amid strains and a weaker currency
Written on February 28, 2026 at 9:51 am, by davin
Societe Generale notes India’s FY27 budget sustains continuity, targets 4.3% deficit, but risks execution gaps.
Sterling slips as US PPI boosts the dollar, while Middle East tensions and hawkish Fed bets rise
Written on February 28, 2026 at 9:50 am, by davin
GBP/USD slips to 1.3470 as strong US PPI and Middle East tensions boost Dollar demand.
AUD steadies near 0.7112 versus USD as greenback eases post-PPI, extending an eighth weekly rise
Written on February 28, 2026 at 9:21 am, by davin
Australian Dollar steady near 0.7112 as strong US PPI lifts yields; RBA hike bets support AUD.
Baker Hughes reported the US oil rig count slipped to 407 from 409 in the United States
Written on February 28, 2026 at 9:20 am, by davin
Baker Hughes reported the US oil rig count dropped by 2, falling from 409 to 407.
UOB’s Ho Woei Chen expects China’s Congress to target 4.5–5.0% 2026 GDP, forecasting 4.7%
Written on February 28, 2026 at 8:51 am, by davin
China targets 4.5–5.0% 2026 growth, easing deflation; CPI 2%, deficit near 4%, bond issuance rises.
