Monthly Archives: February 2026
In January, the Eurozone’s core HICP rose 2.2% year-on-year, matching analysts’ expectations
Written on February 25, 2026 at 10:46 pm, by
Eurozone core harmonised inflation met January forecasts, rising 2.2% year-on-year, matching expectations for the HICP core measure.
January’s Eurozone HICP annual inflation matched expectations, registering 1.7% year-on-year
Written on February 25, 2026 at 10:17 pm, by
Eurozone annual HICP inflation held at 1.7% in January, matching forecasts; release confirmed year-on-year rate.
Eurozone monthly HICP dropped 0.6%, undershooting the forecasted 0.5% decline in January
Written on February 25, 2026 at 10:16 pm, by
Eurozone HICP fell 0.6% month-on-month in January, undershooting forecasts of a 0.5% decline.
Societe Generale says AUD/USD nears its 2023 high, after core CPI boosted an ongoing breakout move
Written on February 25, 2026 at 9:47 pm, by
AUD/USD climbed above 0.71, near 2023 highs, after strong Australian CPI boosted RBA hike expectations.
During European hours, WTI slipped to about $65.90 as rising US crude inventories stoked oversupply worries
Written on February 25, 2026 at 9:16 pm, by
WTI slipped near $65.90 as US crude inventories surged, while Iran talks and tariffs fueled uncertainty.
Sterling–yen climbs past 211.00, reaching a two-week high as softer BoJ hike expectations pressure yen
Written on February 25, 2026 at 8:47 pm, by
GBP/JPY hit two-week highs above 211.00 as yen weakened, risk appetite improved, and BoE cut bets.
Despite Bailey’s dovish BoE comments, Sterling rises broadly, excluding antipodeans, gaining 0.23% near 1.3520 versus USD
Written on February 25, 2026 at 8:46 pm, by
Sterling gained broadly, especially versus dollar, despite dovish BoE signals; weaker greenback followed Trump address, tariff criticism.
During European trading, NZD/USD extends its second day of gains, hovering near 0.6000 after Trump’s SoTU
Written on February 25, 2026 at 8:18 pm, by
NZD/USD climbed near 0.5990 as dollar weakened after Trump speech; Fed, RBNZ steady-rate expectations capped gains.
Brent drops over 1% as markets eye Iran risk, amid diplomacy hopes and US military buildup
Written on February 25, 2026 at 8:16 pm, by
Brent slid over 1% on Iran deal hopes; US stockpiles surged; OPEC+ supply hikes loom.
With risk appetite improving, the US Dollar fails to sustain its rebound, facing ongoing pressure
Written on February 25, 2026 at 7:51 pm, by
Dollar steadied after volatility, then eased as risk improved; Eurozone HICP revisions and Fed comments awaited.
