Monthly Archives: February 2026
Richmond Fed President Thomas Barkin says current monetary policy is well positioned to manage economic outlook risks
Written on February 25, 2026 at 12:42 pm, by
Richmond Fed’s Barkin says policy is well positioned; AI unlikely to disrupt growth, seeks broader gains.
In early Asian trading, gold falls near $5,140, ending a four-day rise as dollar strengthens, profit-taking dominates
Written on February 25, 2026 at 12:41 pm, by
Gold slips to $5,140 after four-day rally, pressured by profit-taking and stronger dollar; Trump address watched.
Ahead of key CPI, AUD/USD hovered near 0.7060, consolidating below three-year highs, slightly higher in tight trade
Written on February 25, 2026 at 12:12 pm, by
AUD/USD holds near 0.7060 ahead of Australia CPI; RBA rate outlook, US tariffs, key technical levels.
OCBC analysts observe USD/SGD recovering as MAS tightening hopes fade, sparking weaker sentiment and SGD pressure
Written on February 25, 2026 at 12:11 pm, by
USD/SGD rebounds as tariff-driven losses fade; softer risk sentiment and cooling core inflation curb MAS tightening hopes.
US 10Y Yield Near 4.05% as Fed Commits to Higher Rates
Written on February 25, 2026 at 12:01 pm, by
The US 10-year Treasury yield steadies around 4.05% as Federal Reserve officials signal no immediate rate cuts. Markets still price in three cuts this year despite trade uncertainty. | VT Markets
Sterling rises against the yen after PM Takaichi voices rate-hike worries to BoJ Governor Ueda
Written on February 25, 2026 at 11:42 am, by
GBP/JPY climbed to 210.34 as Takaichi cautioned Ueda on rate hikes; technicals remain bullish.
US API weekly crude oil inventories climbed to 11.4M from -0.609M in February 20, indicating sharp build
Written on February 25, 2026 at 11:41 am, by
US crude inventories surged 11.4 million barrels week ending February 20, following prior week’s 0.609 million-barrel increase.
Chris Turner at ING says Korea and Taiwan semiconductors lead Asian equities, with exports pushing USD/KRW down
Written on February 25, 2026 at 11:12 am, by
Asian semiconductor-led markets rise on AI optimism; strong Korean exports bolster won, with USD/KRW seen lower.
BNP Paribas says China prioritises AI for security and growth, intensifying global competition for technological leadership
Written on February 25, 2026 at 11:11 am, by
China makes AI central to national strategy, boosting productivity, security, and supply-chain strength while narrowing gaps with US.
Polymarket vs Crypto Trading: Key Differences, Risks, and Opportunities in 2026
Written on February 25, 2026 at 11:10 am, by
Key Takeaways What is Polymarket Trading? Polymarket trading involves speculating on the probability of real-world events rather than trading financial asset prices. On platforms like Polymarket, each market represents a yes-or-no question, such as whether Bitcoin will reach a certain price or whether a policy decision will occur. Contracts are priced between $0 and $1, Continue Reading
