Monthly Archives: February 2026
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.
US labour strength and USMCA withdrawal speculation lift USD/CAD, pressuring the Canadian dollar towards 1.3612
Written on February 12, 2026 at 5:32 am, by
USD/CAD rises near 1.3612 as USMCA exit fears hit CAD; strong US jobs, softer oil support USD.
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.
