Monthly Archives: February 2026
In January, America’s jobless rate came in at 4.3%, slightly under the expected 4.4% estimate
Written on February 12, 2026 at 1:32 am, by
U.S. unemployment held at 4.3% in January, coming in slightly below economists’ 4.4% forecast.
In January, US Nonfarm Payrolls totalled 130K, surpassing forecasts of 70K and boosting job growth
Written on February 12, 2026 at 1:03 am, by
US nonfarm payrolls increased 130,000 in January, beating forecasts of 70,000 and topping expectations.
Canadian building permits rose 6.8% month-on-month, exceeding forecasts of 5% during December
Written on February 12, 2026 at 1:02 am, by
Canada’s December building permits rose 6.8% month-on-month, beating expectations of a 5% increase, signaling stronger demand.
MUFG’s Lee Hardman says the Australian Dollar rose 6.5% versus US Dollar, backed by hawkish RBA tightening
Written on February 12, 2026 at 12:32 am, by
Australian dollar up 6.5% as RBA hawkishness fuels expectations of further hikes, supporting AUD/GBP trade.
Russia’s foreign trade rose from $6.795B to $10.021B in December, reflecting stronger trade performance overall
Written on February 12, 2026 at 12:32 am, by
Russia’s foreign trade surplus climbed to $10.021bn in December from $6.795bn, rising by $3.226bn.
Nomura expects Eurozone growth in 2026–2027 to reach 1.7–1.8%, exceeding the 1.1–1.2% potential rate
Written on February 12, 2026 at 12:03 am, by
Nomura expects euro area growth to accelerate above potential in 2026–2027, driven by Germany, Spain.
Deutsche Bank’s Marc Schattenberg assesses Germany’s 2026 wage talks, spanning 10 million workers across multiple sectors
Written on February 12, 2026 at 12:03 am, by
Deutsche Bank expects Germany’s 2026 wage round to lift collective pay near 3%, supporting consumption.
Commerzbank’s Antje Praefcke says firmer January Norwegian inflation leaves Norges Bank rate cuts unlikely at present
Written on February 11, 2026 at 11:32 pm, by
Norway’s January inflation stayed elevated, dampening near-term Norges Bank cut bets and lifting the krone.
NZD/USD climbs near 0.6060 as a weaker Dollar lifts it, with markets awaiting US nonfarm payrolls data
Written on February 11, 2026 at 11:32 pm, by
NZD/USD climbed to 0.6060 as weak US Dollar and risk appetite rose, ahead of key NFP.
TD Securities forecasts December UK GDP up 0.1%, lifting Q4 2025 to 0.2%, led by manufacturing
Written on February 11, 2026 at 11:03 pm, by
TD Securities forecasts UK December GDP up 0.1% m/m, driven by manufacturing; services flat; supports March rate cut.
