Monthly Archives: February 2026
ABS data showed Australia’s January CPI inflation holding at 3.8% year-on-year, above 3.7% forecasts
Written on February 25, 2026 at 2:42 pm, by
Australia January CPI held at 3.8%, above forecast, while trimmed mean rose; AUD/USD edged higher.
US Dollar Index Falls to Tariff Uncertainties
Written on February 25, 2026 at 2:26 pm, by
The US Dollar Index (USDX) slips below 97.8 as tariff uncertainty and Fed policy expectations pressure the greenback. | VT Markets
After Australian inflation data, AUD/USD ticks up slightly, staying rangebound as attention turns to Trump’s speech
Written on February 25, 2026 at 2:12 pm, by
AUD/USD rose slightly after stronger Australian inflation, but remained rangebound as markets awaited Trump’s address.
Fourth-quarter Australian construction work done unexpectedly fell 0.1%, missing forecasts for a 0.8% rise
Written on February 25, 2026 at 2:11 pm, by
Australia’s Q4 construction work was expected to rise 0.8%, but instead fell 0.1%, missing forecasts.
Japan’s corporate service prices remained flat year-on-year at 2.6% during January, showing steady inflation levels
Written on February 25, 2026 at 1:42 pm, by
Japan’s Corporate Service Price Index rose 2.6% year-on-year in January, unchanged; reported February 24, 2026.
USD/JPY climbed 0.7% to 155.86, as Takaichi opposed BoJ hikes, weakening the yen sharply
Written on February 25, 2026 at 1:41 pm, by
USD/JPY climbed near 155.86 as yen weakened, BoJ hike doubts rose; Fed stance and tariffs weighed too.
Boston Fed President Susan Collins says rates should probably stay within the current range for some time
Written on February 25, 2026 at 1:12 pm, by
Boston Fed’s Collins urges patience, keeping rates steady; watches productivity, AI, jobs, and tariffs’ inflation impact.
With rate-hike hopes easing, NZD/USD edges down near 0.5960, above moving averages, momentum fading
Written on February 25, 2026 at 1:11 pm, by
NZD/USD slips to 0.5960; descending wedge forms as RBNZ dovish, tariffs weigh; key levels 0.5940-0.6000.
Richmond Fed President Thomas Barkin says current monetary policy is well positioned to manage economic outlook risks
Written on February 25, 2026 at 12:42 pm, by
Richmond Fed’s Barkin says policy is well positioned; AI unlikely to disrupt growth, seeks broader gains.
In early Asian trading, gold falls near $5,140, ending a four-day rise as dollar strengthens, profit-taking dominates
Written on February 25, 2026 at 12:41 pm, by
Gold slips to $5,140 after four-day rally, pressured by profit-taking and stronger dollar; Trump address watched.
