Monthly Archives: February 2026
Sterling dips against the yen, pressured by UK political uncertainty, while Japan’s post-election calm supports yen
Written on February 11, 2026 at 1:32 am, by
GBP/JPY slid near 212.00 as UK leadership turmoil pressured the Pound while Japan’s election boosted Yen.
NBC analysts say softer data, cooler inflation and trade uncertainty make 2026 Bank of Canada hikes unlikely
Written on February 11, 2026 at 1:03 am, by
Weaker Canadian data, lower inflation, and trade uncertainty dim 2026 rate-hike odds; tightening now expected early-2027.
In December, America’s annual Import Price Index eased to 0%, slipping from the prior 0.1%
Written on February 11, 2026 at 1:02 am, by
US import price index slipped to 0% year-on-year in December, down from 0.1%, indicating flat import costs.
In December, America’s annual Export Price Index eased to 3.1%, down from 3.3% previously
Written on February 11, 2026 at 12:33 am, by
U.S. export price index rose 3.1% year-on-year in December, slowing from 3.3% previously.
US export prices rose 0.3% month-on-month, exceeding the 0.1% forecast, as reported for December
Written on February 11, 2026 at 12:32 am, by
US export prices rose 0.3% in December, beating the 0.1% forecast and signaling faster-than-expected increases.
December US Import Price Index rose 0.1% month-on-month, undershooting expectations of a 0.2% increase
Written on February 11, 2026 at 12:03 am, by
U.S. Import Price Index rose 0.1% in December, undershooting 0.2% expectations, indicating slower-than-forecast import inflation.
Fourth-quarter US Employment Cost Index rose 0.7%, undershooting the expected 0.8% increase in wages
Written on February 11, 2026 at 12:02 am, by
US Employment Cost Index increased 0.7% in Q4, missing 0.8% forecasts, signaling slower-than-expected wage growth.
TD Securities reports Australian sentiment surveys weakened post-RBA hike; rate-rise expectations persist, but response unlikely
Written on February 10, 2026 at 11:33 pm, by
Australian consumer sentiment fell again; business confidence edged up, conditions eased; price pressures moderated before RBA hike.
Following a two-day rally, the euro steadies near one-week highs against the dollar before US retail data
Written on February 10, 2026 at 11:32 pm, by
EUR/USD held near 1.1905 as dollar weakness persisted ahead of US data; ECB signaled steady rates.
Gold edges higher as US Dollar softness supports it above $5,000, while buyers target $5,100 resistance
Written on February 10, 2026 at 11:04 pm, by
Gold edges up near $5,050 as weaker dollar supports, but resistance at $5,100 caps gains.
