Monthly Archives: February 2026
WTI climbs past $65 a barrel, rising over 1%, as US-Iran tensions add geopolitical risk premium
Written on February 12, 2026 at 8:02 am, by
WTI tops $65 as US-Iran risks rise; inventory build caps rally near $66.25 resistance level.
Despite stronger payrolls, equities weakened during afternoon trading, according to IG’s Chief Market Analyst Chris Beauchamp
Written on February 12, 2026 at 7:32 am, by
US stocks slid after strong payrolls raised fears rate cuts delay; FTSE steadied, crypto resumed decline.
Sterling rises versus the dollar, then eases after strong US jobs data reduces Fed cut expectations
Written on February 12, 2026 at 7:32 am, by
GBP/USD rose then eased as strong US jobs data trimmed Fed rate-cut bets, hovering near 1.3655.
AUD/USD increases to 0.7110, lifted by hawkish RBA rhetoric and improved external conditions, despite strong NFP data
Written on February 12, 2026 at 7:03 am, by
AUD/USD rises near 0.7110, boosted by improved risk sentiment, easing China disinflation, and hawkish RBA signals.
Broad Yen strength pushes GBP/JPY to an eight-week low, leaving Sterling weaker near 209.25, third day falling
Written on February 12, 2026 at 7:02 am, by
GBP/JPY slid to 209.25 as yen surged post-election; BoE dovish hold pressured pound; UK data awaited.
Bob Savage says Latin American equities, bonds and FX drew strong inflows, elevating positioning against other emerging markets
Written on February 12, 2026 at 6:33 am, by
BNY data show strong Latin America inflows, boosting positioning; carry-driven moves risk correction absent reforms, commodity support.
Despite strong NFP, the DJIA surrendered early advances, ending near 50,010 as software losses dragged it down
Written on February 12, 2026 at 6:32 am, by
Stocks slipped despite strong January jobs data; software selloff dragged indexes lower as rate-cut expectations shifted.
After NFP strength, USD/CHF rebounds near 0.7720, yet remains below 50- and 200-day EMAs
Written on February 12, 2026 at 6:02 am, by
USD/CHF stays bearish near 0.7720 as strong NFP delays Fed cuts; key levels 0.7800, 0.7650.
Russia’s unemployment rate rose to 2.2%, edging up from the previous 2.1% figure in December
Written on February 12, 2026 at 6:02 am, by
Russia’s unemployment rate edged up to 2.2% in December from 2.1% the previous month, a 0.1-point increase.
Standard Chartered’s Dan Pan says Brazil’s BCB may cut in March, yet services inflation lingers above target
Written on February 12, 2026 at 5:32 am, by
Brazil’s 2025 goods disinflation, driven by strong BRL and imports, may fade; services keep core inflation elevated.
