Monthly Archives: February 2026
US MBA mortgage applications fell to 0.4%, declining from 2.8% in February 20, according to data
Written on February 26, 2026 at 1:16 am, by
MBA mortgage applications rose 0.4% in week ending February 20, slowing from prior week’s 2.8% gain.
BBH’s Elias Haddad says DXY should remain mid‑range, reflecting rate spreads and lacking fresh catalysts
Written on February 26, 2026 at 12:47 am, by
BBH sees DXY rangebound near 96–100, near-term steady, but longer-term dollar outlook weaker amid US risks.
Rabobank’s Jane Foley says reflationist BoJ nominees unsettle yen and bonds, yet policy direction stays steady
Written on February 26, 2026 at 12:46 am, by
Takaichi nominated reflationist professors to BOJ board, stirring yen and JGBs; policy shift likely modest, fading.
Ahead of US-Iran nuclear talks and India’s Q4 GDP, the rupee remains steady against the dollar
Written on February 26, 2026 at 12:17 am, by
Indian Rupee flat near 91.00; cautious before US-Iran talks and India GDP; firm oil pressures currency.
Amid US-Iran tensions and trade uncertainty, XAU/USD remains up 0.6%, hovering near $5,200 in Europe
Written on February 26, 2026 at 12:16 am, by
Gold climbs near $5,200 as US-Iran tensions and trade uncertainty boost demand; tariffs and court ruling loom.
EUR/JPY strengthens to near 184.60 as yen softness persists, driven by uncertainty over Japan’s policy normalisation pace
Written on February 25, 2026 at 11:47 pm, by
EUR/JPY rose to 184.60 as yen weakened on cautious Japan policy outlook; euro firm after Lagarde comments.
China’s commerce ministry says it will work with America, stressing Beijing met phase-one trade deal duties
Written on February 25, 2026 at 11:46 pm, by
China says it met Phase One obligations, seeks talks with US; urges objectivity, warns against blame.
INGING’s Min Joo Kang expects Japan’s central bank to favour June tightening, guided by data, despite pressures
Written on February 25, 2026 at 11:17 pm, by
Bank of Japan likely stays data-driven; inflation cools, making June hike more likely than April.
Eurozone core HICP month-on-month inflation stayed at -1.1% in January, unchanged from prior reading
Written on February 25, 2026 at 11:16 pm, by
Eurozone core HICP fell 1.1% month-on-month in January, unchanged from the previous month’s reading.
At Melbourne University dinner, RBA Governor Michele Bullock urged patience when assessing monetary policy outcomes
Written on February 25, 2026 at 10:47 pm, by
Bullock told Melbourne University dinner economy is strong, urges patience on policy; Australian dollar slipped to 0.7085.
