Monthly Archives: February 2026
As yen strength fades, GBP rises for a second day, challenging the 209.60 resistance level
Written on February 17, 2026 at 12:42 am, by
GBP/JPY rebounded to 209.60 after weak Japan GDP; eyes UK jobs, bullish pattern forms, key levels ahead.
AUD/USD climbs towards 0.7090 in Europe as the Australian Dollar rebounds; investors await RBA minutes release
Written on February 17, 2026 at 12:41 am, by
Australian Dollar rises 0.2% after pullback; traders await RBA minutes, jobs data, and Fed minutes.
OCBC strategists say equity-market turmoil aligns with Swiss franc gains, as EUR/CHF stabilises far below 0.92
Written on February 17, 2026 at 12:12 am, by
OCBC warns Swiss franc strength amid equity turbulence may undercut inflation, testing SNB tolerance and policy stance.
India’s trade deficit exceeded forecasts, reaching $34.68B versus the expected $26.14B in January
Written on February 17, 2026 at 12:11 am, by
India’s merchandise trade deficit climbed to $34.68bn in January, exceeding expectations of $26.14bn significantly.
Oil prices stay buoyed by risk premium, awaiting Geneva talks; easing tensions may revive bearishness, dragging lower
Written on February 16, 2026 at 11:43 pm, by
Oil prices held a risk premium ahead of US-Iran and Russia-Ukraine talks, with OPEC+ supply decisions looming.
WTI crude stays below $63, as traders watch US-Iran talks; prices hold within Friday’s range
Written on February 16, 2026 at 11:41 pm, by
WTI ranged $62–$63 as US-Iran talks, holiday-thinned trade and OPEC+ output hike rumors pressured prices.
With Japanese GDP weak, USD/JPY rises to 153.60, up 0.54%, amid thin holiday liquidity
Written on February 16, 2026 at 11:13 pm, by
USD/JPY rose to 153.60 as thin holiday trading, steady dollar, and weak Japan GDP pressured yen.
In Europe, Sterling steadies near 1.3645 versus the Dollar, as traders await UK jobs data through December
Written on February 16, 2026 at 11:11 pm, by
Pound Sterling holds near 1.3645 as markets await UK jobs, inflation data and Federal Reserve commentary.
Eurozone industrial production month-on-month outperformed forecasts, recording -1.4% seasonally adjusted versus the expected -1.5%
Written on February 16, 2026 at 10:42 pm, by
Eurozone industrial output fell 1.4% in December, slightly better than forecast 1.5% decline, easing concerns.
Geoff Yu expects RBNZ to keep rates at 2.25%, yet markets anticipate tightening amid persistent inflation pressures
Written on February 16, 2026 at 10:41 pm, by
BNY expects RBNZ to hold at 2.25%, but inflation may drive tightening, boosting NZD volatility.
