Monthly Archives: February 2026
ABN AMRO’s Quaedvlieg says Warsh-led Fed may cut rates, adopting dovish guidance despite upbeat outlook
Written on February 26, 2026 at 2:16 am, by
ABN AMRO forecasts 75bps Fed cuts, policy near 3.00% year-end, with less transparent, more dovish approach.
During European trading, Sterling rises broadly, except against antipodeans, up 0.23% near 1.3520 versus Dollar
Written on February 26, 2026 at 1:48 am, by
Sterling climbed versus most majors, hitting 1.3520 despite Bailey’s dovish tone; markets eye 2026 rate cuts.
HSBC expects USD/CAD capped as oil underpins the Canadian dollar, amid softened US trade rhetoric, dollar trends
Written on February 26, 2026 at 1:46 am, by
HSBC says USD/CAD tracks broader dollar trends; oil supports CAD, tariffs ease, limiting upside potential.
Amid uncertainty over BoJ rate hikes, the yen falls broadly, slipping 0.6% to 156.80 versus USD
Written on February 26, 2026 at 1:16 am, by
Yen slid 0.6% to 156.80 per dollar as BoJ rate-hike uncertainty grew; Dollar regained ground.
US MBA mortgage applications fell to 0.4%, declining from 2.8% in February 20, according to data
Written on February 26, 2026 at 1:16 am, by
MBA mortgage applications rose 0.4% in week ending February 20, slowing from prior week’s 2.8% gain.
BBH’s Elias Haddad says DXY should remain mid‑range, reflecting rate spreads and lacking fresh catalysts
Written on February 26, 2026 at 12:47 am, by
BBH sees DXY rangebound near 96–100, near-term steady, but longer-term dollar outlook weaker amid US risks.
Rabobank’s Jane Foley says reflationist BoJ nominees unsettle yen and bonds, yet policy direction stays steady
Written on February 26, 2026 at 12:46 am, by
Takaichi nominated reflationist professors to BOJ board, stirring yen and JGBs; policy shift likely modest, fading.
Ahead of US-Iran nuclear talks and India’s Q4 GDP, the rupee remains steady against the dollar
Written on February 26, 2026 at 12:17 am, by
Indian Rupee flat near 91.00; cautious before US-Iran talks and India GDP; firm oil pressures currency.
Amid US-Iran tensions and trade uncertainty, XAU/USD remains up 0.6%, hovering near $5,200 in Europe
Written on February 26, 2026 at 12:16 am, by
Gold climbs near $5,200 as US-Iran tensions and trade uncertainty boost demand; tariffs and court ruling loom.
EUR/JPY strengthens to near 184.60 as yen softness persists, driven by uncertainty over Japan’s policy normalisation pace
Written on February 25, 2026 at 11:47 pm, by
EUR/JPY rose to 184.60 as yen weakened on cautious Japan policy outlook; euro firm after Lagarde comments.
