Monthly Archives: February 2026
Germany’s February harmonised consumer prices rose 0.4% month-on-month, undershooting the 0.5% forecast
Written on February 27, 2026 at 10:51 pm, by davin
Germany’s HICP inflation rose 0.4% in February, undershooting forecasts of 0.5% and easing price pressure concerns.
In Europe, the yen trims earlier gains versus the dollar as USD/JPY rebounds near 155.90 overall
Written on February 27, 2026 at 10:21 pm, by davin
Yen pares gains as BOJ rate-hike expectations fade; USD/JPY rebounds near 155.90 ahead of US PPI.
Von Gerich says sparse US data suggests the Fed stays paused as core PCE rose unexpectedly
Written on February 27, 2026 at 10:20 pm, by davin
Nordea says core PCE rose more than expected, supporting a wait-and-see Fed and unchanged interest rates.
On 16 February, India’s dollar reserves slipped to $723.61bn from $725.73bn previously
Written on February 27, 2026 at 9:51 pm, by davin
India’s forex reserves declined $2.12 billion to $723.61 billion in week ended February 16, from $725.73.
TD Securities expects Canada’s annualised Q4 GDP to fall 0.4%, with Q1 improving on demand recovery
Written on February 27, 2026 at 9:51 pm, by davin
TD Securities expects Canada’s Q4 real GDP to contract 0.4%, with government spending and exports supporting growth.
In Belgium’s fourth quarter, GDP grew 0.1% quarter-on-quarter, under the 0.2% expected rate
Written on February 27, 2026 at 9:21 pm, by davin
Belgium’s GDP edged up 0.1% in Q4, missing the 0.2% forecast and signalling weaker growth momentum.
Greece’s year-on-year retail sales climbed to 5.1%, accelerating sharply from the prior 0.3%
Written on February 27, 2026 at 9:20 pm, by davin
Greece’s December retail sales jumped 5.1% year-on-year, accelerating sharply from November’s modest 0.3% increase.
ING’s Bert Colijn says January inflation dropped to 1.7%, keeping the ECB at ease until 2026
Written on February 27, 2026 at 8:51 pm, by davin
Eurozone inflation eased to 1.7% as energy effects faded; core at 2.2%, outlook steady through 2026.
According to data, XAG/USD traded at $89.64 per troy ounce, rising 0.90% from $88.84
Written on February 27, 2026 at 8:51 pm, by davin
Silver prices rose to $89.64 Friday, up 0.90%; year-to-date gains hit 26.11% overall.
Commerzbank economists question Kevin Warsh’s proposal to justify interest-rate cuts, citing AI as deflationary force
Written on February 27, 2026 at 8:21 pm, by davin
Kevin Warsh reportedly plans major May rate cuts, citing AI-driven deflation; economists warn inflation risks through 2027.
