Monthly Archives: February 2026
After softer Eurozone inflation and German fourth-quarter GDP data, investors push EUR down versus GBP
Written on February 26, 2026 at 4:46 am, by
EUR/GBP fell to 0.8716 as easing Eurozone inflation and steady German GDP fueled ECB pause, BoE cut speculation.
MUFG’s Derek Halpenny says yen weakness returns as Takaichi nominates reflationist academics Asada and Sato to BoJ board
Written on February 26, 2026 at 4:16 am, by
Japan nominated Asada and Sato to BOJ board; yen weakened as markets price April tightening.
TD Securities’ strategists expect another RBA hike after January CPI beats forecasts on headline and trimmed mean
Written on February 26, 2026 at 4:16 am, by
Australia’s January CPI held at 3.8%; trimmed mean rose to 3.4%, boosting RBA rate-hike odds.
Standard Chartered’s Christopher Graham says Parliament halted ratification, awaiting clarification on newly announced US tariffs
Written on February 26, 2026 at 3:46 am, by
European Parliament pauses EU-US trade deal ratification, seeking clarity on new US tariffs after Supreme Court ruling.
ING analysts report LME copper topping $13,000/t as Chinese buyers return, lifting Yangshan premiums to highs
Written on February 26, 2026 at 3:46 am, by
LME copper reclaimed $13,000/t as China returned post-holiday; premiums rose, but high inventories capped tightening.
A firmer US Dollar lifts USD/CHF to 0.7746, after rebounding from 0.7719 amid Fed shifts
Written on February 26, 2026 at 3:17 am, by
USD/CHF rose as dollar strengthened; Fed cut hopes eased amid inflation; SNB cautious; focus shifts to data.
BNY’s Bob Savage says cooling January Eurozone inflation supports Euro rates, with services aiding, energy restraining
Written on February 26, 2026 at 3:16 am, by
Eurozone inflation fell to 1.7% in January; energy dragged prices, while services and food drove increases.
Wall Street watches Nvidia’s earnings for clues on sustaining AI momentum and shaping overall market sentiment
Written on February 26, 2026 at 2:47 am, by
Nvidia powers AI rally despite weaker US growth shares; forecasts show surging earnings, revenue, margins, and guidance.
AUD/USD trades near 0.7090, gaining 0.42%, as faster Australian inflation lifts RBA tightening expectations
Written on February 26, 2026 at 2:46 am, by
AUD/USD rose to 0.7090 as stronger Australian inflation boosted RBA tightening bets; US Dollar stayed directionless.
Ahead of New York, S&P 500 futures lead gains; Nasdaq challenges resistance, needing confirmation above upper gate
Written on February 26, 2026 at 2:17 am, by
US futures held rebound in London; S&P led, Dow firm, Nasdaq lagged below resistance despite positives.
