Monthly Archives: February 2026
Bailey told MPs inflation should near target by April, while March rate cut prospects remain uncertain
Written on February 25, 2026 at 7:12 am, by
Bailey told MPs inflation should near target by April; March rate cut remains open, easing possible this year.
Standard Chartered’s Dan Pan says Brazil benefits as tariffs drop, though US risks still linger
Written on February 25, 2026 at 7:11 am, by
Supreme Court voids Trump IEEPA tariffs, cutting Brazil’s effective US rates near 10% and boosting exports.
Despite Bailey suggesting further easing, sterling lifts above 1.3500 versus dollar amid US trade uncertainty
Written on February 25, 2026 at 6:42 am, by
GBP/USD rose near 1.3530 as BoE cut talk met firm dollar, trade uncertainty, upbeat US data.
USD/JPY climbs near 155.95, as stronger US data boosts dollar while yen stays weak amid policy worries
Written on February 25, 2026 at 6:41 am, by
USD/JPY rose near 155.95 as firm US data and trade worries boosted dollar, yen weakened.
USD/CAD holds near 1.3705, after reaching 1.3725, as a firmer dollar weighs on CAD
Written on February 25, 2026 at 6:12 am, by
USD/CAD steadied near 1.3705 as US tariffs, Fed cut expectations, and oil volatility pressured Canadian dollar.
Silver trades near $87.87 as the tariff-driven surge cools, prompting profit-taking after a sharp rally
Written on February 25, 2026 at 6:11 am, by
Silver retreats to $87.87 after tariff-driven surge; profit-taking rises as markets await Fed cues, data.
DBS economists say US ruling shifts ASEAN-6 tariffs to MFN plus 15% Section 122, until July 2026
Written on February 25, 2026 at 5:42 am, by
US court overturns IEEPA tariffs; ASEAN-6 now face MFN plus 15% Section 122 levy through July 2026.
The euro trades near 1.1775, rebounding from last week’s month-low, as tariff ruling and Fed speakers unsettle EUR/USD
Written on February 25, 2026 at 5:41 am, by
EUR/USD rebounded to 1.1775 as Fed minutes supported dollar; ECB steady; key data and speeches ahead.
Wall Street equities recover, with Dow surpassing 49,000 as AMD-Meta agreement boosts semiconductors and wider indices
Written on February 25, 2026 at 5:12 am, by
US stocks rebounded after AI sell-off; Dow regained 49,000 as AMD, Home Depot rallied; confidence rose.
Bailey told a committee that easing may follow if inflation hits target, though confidence grows gradually
Written on February 25, 2026 at 5:11 am, by
Bailey says inflation nears 2% target; next rate cut “open question” as services inflation keeps policy cautious.
