Monthly Archives: February 2026
ASML supplies chipmakers lithography hardware, software and services, while its rally aims towards the 1537–1605 zone
Written on February 24, 2026 at 11:42 pm, by
ASML shows bullish weekly trend, targeting $1536.7–$1604.8, contingent on holding above the 2.04.2026 low.
TD Securities says attention centres on Trump’s State of the Union and several Federal Reserve speakers today
Written on February 24, 2026 at 11:41 pm, by
TD Securities says markets eye Trump’s address and Fed speakers; expects weaker confidence, choppy trading, subdued hiring.
Ahead of US market open, the Dollar Index rises 0.15% to 97.85, with Fed remarks watched
Written on February 24, 2026 at 11:12 pm, by
Dollar Index rises to 97.85 as Supreme Court tariff ruling, Trump threats, and Fed rate signals shape outlook.
Commerzbank’s Ghose expects Hungary’s MNB to cut rates 25bp, supported by softer inflation and EU disinflation trends
Written on February 24, 2026 at 11:11 pm, by
Commerzbank expects Hungary’s central bank to cut rates 25bp amid softer inflation; forint may briefly fluctuate.
During European hours, Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 futures held steady ahead of the US open
Written on February 24, 2026 at 10:42 pm, by
US futures steadied after Monday losses; AI disruption fears, key earnings ahead, and escalating US trade tariffs.
OCBC’s Sim and Wong say gold rebounds as tariffs and geopolitics, including possible US–Iran escalation, worry markets
Written on February 24, 2026 at 10:41 pm, by
Gold rebounds above 5,220 as tariffs and geopolitics fuel safe-haven demand; resistance near 5,230, support 5,120.
DBS analyst Philip Wee says investors seek safe-haven USD exposure as markets await Trump’s State of the Union address
Written on February 24, 2026 at 10:12 pm, by
Markets await Trump’s SOTU for tariff details; safe-haven demand rises amid America First policies, political risk.
Takaichi’s pressure leaves the yen lagging, driving USD/JPY above 156.00 again, MUFG’s Hardman observes
Written on February 24, 2026 at 10:11 pm, by
Yen weakened as USD/JPY rose above 156.00 amid reports pressuring BoJ to slow rate hikes.
Sterling’s uncertainty and expectations of multiple BoE rate cuts push GBP/USD lower, below 1.3430
Written on February 24, 2026 at 9:42 pm, by
GBP/USD slid near 1.3480 as BoE cut bets rose; bearish signals as dollar stayed firm.
Danske Research reports EU-US trade tensions persist as Parliament delays ratification, concerned by Trump’s unilateral 15% tariff
Written on February 24, 2026 at 9:41 pm, by
European Parliament delays EU–US trade deal ratification as new 15% US tariff stokes global tensions.
