Monthly Archives: February 2026
HSBC expects EUR/USD to revisit recent range highs, as US risks are priced despite trade uncertainty
Written on February 25, 2026 at 9:17 pm, by
EUR/USD holds steady, pricing US policy risk; euro supported by fiscal recovery, but gains capped, ECB steady.
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.
USD/JPY holds above 155.35 as buyers pause, awaiting a break beyond 156.00 amid upbeat charts
Written on February 25, 2026 at 7:46 pm, by
USD/JPY steadied near 155.75 as yen demand rose on geopolitics and trade worries; key resistance 156.90.
USD/JPY holds near 155.35, bulls await a break above 156.00 as technicians remain upbeat
Written on February 25, 2026 at 7:41 pm, by
USD/JPY held support near 155.35, sustaining weekly gains; dollar cautious, yen supported; key levels remain.
In February, France’s consumer confidence exceeded expectations, rising from a forecast 90 to 91
Written on February 25, 2026 at 7:12 pm, by
France’s consumer confidence rose to 91 in February, beating the 90 forecast and slightly exceeding expectations.
