Monthly Archives: February 2026
In January, Australia saw a rise in ANZ job advertisements from -0.5% to 4.4%
Written on February 2, 2026 at 9:45 am, by
ANZ job ads rose 4.4% in January, indicating growing business confidence and rising employment opportunities.
In a meeting, OPEC+ decided to maintain their oil production levels for March, with another meeting scheduled for March 1
Written on February 2, 2026 at 9:17 am, by
OPEC+ maintains March output; WTI oil drops 2.80% to $63.45 amid market stability efforts.
The Bank of Japan’s recent meeting revealed members anticipating additional rate increases based on the outlook
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BoJ considers gradual rate hikes amid Yen weakness and inflation pressure; policy shifts reflect economic changes.
The annual TD-MI Inflation Gauge in Australia rose to 3.6%, up from 3.5% previously
Written on February 2, 2026 at 8:47 am, by
TD-MI inflation ticks up, oil output steady, dollar weakens, crypto declines; central banks eye rate paths.
The MoM Inflation Gauge in Australia decreased from 1% to 0.2% according to TD-MI
Written on February 2, 2026 at 8:46 am, by
Australia’s inflation slows; EUR/USD hits high before retreating; crypto markets slump; gold drops amid stability.
During the early Asian session, gold price (XAU/USD) declined to approximately $4,780 following political stability
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Gold declines amid US political stability, Fed policy clarity, and ahead of ISM PMI; geopolitical risks linger.
In an article, Xi Jinping emphasised plans for the Yuan to gain global reserve status
Written on February 2, 2026 at 8:16 am, by
China promotes the Yuan globally; AUD influenced by trade, iron ore prices, interest rates, and China’s economy.
The Bank of Japan’s report on inflation and growth, scheduled biannually, influences USD/JPY rates
Written on February 2, 2026 at 7:16 am, by
BOJ report may shape Yen outlook; USD/JPY nears resistance amid policy divergence, bond yields, market sentiment.
Despite strong PPI figures, the S&P 500 rebounded briefly, unable to match Thursday’s excitement
Written on February 2, 2026 at 6:47 am, by
S&P 500 falters despite resilience; focus shifts to earnings, dollar trends, central banks, and geopolitical tension.
The pivot at 25,405 draws attention as chances for reaching 25,794 appear limited
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Nasdaq futures near critical pivot at 25,405; market awaits direction amid contrasting Bitcoin weakness and pullback.
