Monthly Archives: February 2026
US EIA reported crude oil inventories rose 8.53M, far exceeding forecasts of a 0.2M decline in February 6
Written on February 12, 2026 at 5:02 am, by
EIA reported US crude inventories surged 8.53M barrels, versus -0.2M expected, signaling a far larger build.
Schmid said the Fed should keep policy restrictive near 3% inflation, as cuts could prolong it longer
Written on February 12, 2026 at 5:02 am, by
Kansas City Fed’s Schmid urges restrictive policy as inflation stays near 3%, warns rate cuts may prolong pressures.
Sterling rises against the Dollar before easing, as strong US payrolls reduce the likelihood of Fed cuts
Written on February 12, 2026 at 4:33 am, by
GBP/USD rose then retreated after stronger US jobs data; UK politics, BoE split, key data awaited.
USD/JPY falls to about 153.30, as post-election yen strength outweighs better-than-expected US jobs data
Written on February 12, 2026 at 4:32 am, by
USD/JPY dips near 153.30 as strong payrolls fade; US revisions weaken dollar, election boosts yen.
Chefs’ Warehouse outperformed forecasts as Q4 EPS reached $0.68, exceeding $0.62 consensus, up from $0.55
Written on February 12, 2026 at 4:03 am, by
Chefs’ Warehouse beat Q4 EPS and revenue estimates, but holds Zacks Sell rank amid weak revisions.
Ahead of May, AUD/USD tops 0.71 as hawkish RBA outlook and housing figures lift hike odds
Written on February 12, 2026 at 4:02 am, by
Australian Dollar hits 0.71 high; markets expect May RBA hike as inflation persists, first-home loans surge.
Despite upbeat US employment figures, gold stays above $5,000, rebounding towards $5,070 after dipping to $5,018
Written on February 12, 2026 at 3:33 am, by
Gold holds above $5,000 after jobs data; payrolls, wages firm; markets still expect two Fed cuts.
Sterling recovered versus the dollar, yet rejected above 1.3700, retreating near 1.3680 from weekly highs
Written on February 12, 2026 at 3:32 am, by
Pound slips from 1.3700 highs to 1.3680 as UK politics weigh; markets await delayed US payrolls.
Despite inflation briefly nearing 1%, Pesole expects the Riksbank to hold rates until 2026, supporting krona
Written on February 12, 2026 at 3:03 am, by
ING sees Sweden’s Riksbank holding rates through 2026 despite CPIF dipping to 1%, supporting krona stability.
Following upbeat US employment figures, EUR/USD briefly weakened as reduced Fed cut expectations supported the Dollar
Written on February 12, 2026 at 3:02 am, by
EUR/USD slid as upbeat US payrolls strengthened the dollar, while markets priced steady Fed rates.
