Monthly Archives: February 2026
OCBC strategists say robust US payrolls steady labour markets, enabling patient Fed cuts amid lingering structural risks
Written on February 13, 2026 at 6:02 am, by
January payrolls beat expectations as unemployment eased, supporting delayed Fed cuts; dollar capped amid risks, global growth.
Scotiabank analysts say EUR/USD stabilises post NFP dip, as spreads and correlations recover, targeting 1.20
Written on February 13, 2026 at 6:02 am, by
EUR/USD steadied after jobs-data dip; yield spreads improved, trend stayed bullish, resistance near 1.19–1.20 range.
US existing home sales fell 8.4% month-on-month in January, reversing a previous 5.1% rise
Written on February 13, 2026 at 5:32 am, by
US existing home sales dropped 8.4% in January after rising 5.1% the previous month.
US existing home sales missed forecasts, reaching 3.91M month-on-month versus 4.15M expected in January
Written on February 13, 2026 at 5:32 am, by
January US existing home sales missed forecasts: 3.91 million versus 4.15 million expected, signaling weaker turnover.
ICE Brent nears $70/bbl as Iran and OPEC+ cut uncertainty counters a large US stock build
Written on February 13, 2026 at 5:03 am, by
Brent nears $70 as Iran/OPEC+ uncertainty supports prices; CPC loadings rebound; Canadian discounts widen, Indian demand shifts.
Holiday review firm TripAdvisor reported 4p EPS, below forecasts, down from 30p a year earlier, adjusted
Written on February 13, 2026 at 5:02 am, by
TripAdvisor Q4 EPS missed estimates; revenue flat; shares down 16.5% YTD; Wayfair earnings upcoming.
Gold trades flat near $5,060; easing Fed-cut expectations and geopolitical strains support demand within $5,000–$5,100 range
Written on February 13, 2026 at 4:33 am, by
Gold hovers near $5,060, supported above $5,000 as rate-cut hopes cool and safe-haven demand persists.
Nomura’s Buckley says UK GDP limped after 2025, yet BoE and markets foresee 2026 recovery ahead
Written on February 13, 2026 at 4:32 am, by
UK GDP grew 0.1% in late 2025; PMIs hint improvement, and forecasts see stronger growth from 2026.
AUD/USD rises about 0.21% to near 0.7140 after touching 0.7147, buoyed by Australia’s inflation expectations
Written on February 13, 2026 at 4:03 am, by
AUD/USD held above 0.7100 as RBA tightening bets rose and strong US jobs supported the dollar.
USD/CAD remains near 1.3571 as cautious investors weigh trade worries and a softer US Dollar
Written on February 13, 2026 at 4:02 am, by
USD/CAD held near 1.3571 as softer dollar, mixed jobless claims, and looming CPI kept markets cautious.
