Monthly Archives: February 2026
The US 10-year note auction yield edged up to 4.177%, compared with the earlier 4.173% result
Written on February 12, 2026 at 9:02 am, by
U.S. 10-year Treasury note auction yield edged up to 4.177%, from 4.173% previously, a 0.004-point increase.
Broad yen buying keeps USD/JPY pressured, extending a three-session slide as it falls beneath daily SMA levels
Written on February 12, 2026 at 8:33 am, by
USD/JPY slid third day; yen supported by Japan election result. Pair near 152.84; bearish technicals.
Despite stronger US jobs data, equities soon retreated; non-AI tech struggled as optimism quickly faded
Written on February 12, 2026 at 8:32 am, by
US payrolls beat forecasts; unemployment dipped. Nasdaq slipped as rate-cut hopes shifted, tech stocks tumbled post-earnings.
Gold remains above $5,000 as robust US jobs data lifts yields and reduces Fed dovish expectations
Written on February 12, 2026 at 8:03 am, by
Gold held above $5,000 as strong US jobs data lifted yields and dollar; Fed cut seen July 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.
