Monthly Archives: February 2026
TD Securities says BoC minutes appeared mildly dovish, citing stimulative rates, geopolitical risks, and USMCA uncertainty
Written on February 13, 2026 at 3:33 am, by
BoC minutes matched slightly dovish decision; policy mildly stimulative, USMCA/geopolitical risks noted; flexibility, hikes possible 2027.
BNY’s Geoff Yu says Bullock warned of possible RBA hikes if inflation persists, amid productivity concerns
Written on February 13, 2026 at 3:32 am, by
Bullock warns further RBA rate hikes possible if inflation stays high; expectations rebound above 5%, cash rate 3.85%.
In January, the UK’s NIESR three-month GDP estimate dropped sharply from 4.296% to 0.3%
Written on February 13, 2026 at 3:02 am, by
UK NIESR estimates GDP growth slowed to 0.3% in January, down from 4.296% previously.
RBC’s Claire Fan expects the Fed to hold rates near neutral, with slightly lower unemployment ahead, unchanged 2026 average
Written on February 13, 2026 at 3:02 am, by
RBC sees minor US outlook shifts: 2026 unemployment 4.5%, steady Fed, productivity-led growth, tariff-driven inflation risks.
In the US, new unemployment benefit applications fell to 227K in the week ending 7 February
Written on February 13, 2026 at 2:32 am, by
US jobless claims fell to 227K; four-week average rose, continuing claims increased; dollar index steady near 96.80.
In December, Germany’s unadjusted current account increased to €16.1B, up from €15.1B previously
Written on February 13, 2026 at 2:02 am, by
Germany’s non-seasonally adjusted current account surplus rose to €16.1bn in December, up €1.0bn month-on-month.
America’s four-week average initial jobless claims rose to 219.5K, exceeding the prior 212.25K reading
Written on February 13, 2026 at 1:33 am, by
US four-week moving average for initial jobless claims rose to 219.5K by 6 February, up 7.25K.
US initial jobless claims totalled 227K, exceeding the 222K forecast, according to the latest released data
Written on February 13, 2026 at 1:32 am, by
US initial jobless claims rose to 227,000, exceeding forecasts of 222,000, signaling slightly higher unemployment filings.
Despite higher 2026 inflation forecast ranges, Turkey’s central bank maintains easing bias and stays upbeat about inflation outlook
Written on February 13, 2026 at 1:04 am, by
Turkey’s central bank maintained inflation targets, raised 2025 forecast range, citing CPI methodology changes and food pressures.
Despite weak UK GDP, EUR/GBP stays rangebound as sterling steadies, with focus shifting to Eurozone data
Written on February 13, 2026 at 1:03 am, by
EUR/GBP hovered near 0.8710; UK GDP missed expectations, boosting BoE cut bets ahead of Eurozone data.
