Monthly Archives: February 2026
US Dollar Index Declines Amid Tariff Uncertainty

Written on February 25, 2026 at 7:42 am, by ahmad
The US Dollar Index (USDX) fell beneath 97.8 on Wednesday, surrendering a portion of the prior session’s advance as renewed doubts over trade policy weighed on the currency. During his State of the Union speech, President Donald Trump gave no signal that tariff measures would be relaxed. Instead, he voiced confidence that overseas governments would Continue Reading
Pill says the Bank of England must keep tackling inflation, focusing less on today’s target-level readings, more ahead

Written on February 25, 2026 at 7:41 am, by
Bank of England’s Huw Pill warns MPs inflation risks remain, urging caution as disinflation slows, labour stabilises.
Bailey told MPs inflation should near target by April, while March rate cut prospects remain uncertain

Written on February 25, 2026 at 7:12 am, by
Bailey told MPs inflation should near target by April; March rate cut remains open, easing possible this year.
Standard Chartered’s Dan Pan says Brazil benefits as tariffs drop, though US risks still linger

Written on February 25, 2026 at 7:11 am, by
Supreme Court voids Trump IEEPA tariffs, cutting Brazil’s effective US rates near 10% and boosting exports.
Despite Bailey suggesting further easing, sterling lifts above 1.3500 versus dollar amid US trade uncertainty

Written on February 25, 2026 at 6:42 am, by
GBP/USD rose near 1.3530 as BoE cut talk met firm dollar, trade uncertainty, upbeat US data.
USD/JPY climbs near 155.95, as stronger US data boosts dollar while yen stays weak amid policy worries

Written on February 25, 2026 at 6:41 am, by
USD/JPY rose near 155.95 as firm US data and trade worries boosted dollar, yen weakened.
USD/CAD holds near 1.3705, after reaching 1.3725, as a firmer dollar weighs on CAD

Written on February 25, 2026 at 6:12 am, by
USD/CAD steadied near 1.3705 as US tariffs, Fed cut expectations, and oil volatility pressured Canadian dollar.
Silver trades near $87.87 as the tariff-driven surge cools, prompting profit-taking after a sharp rally

Written on February 25, 2026 at 6:11 am, by
Silver retreats to $87.87 after tariff-driven surge; profit-taking rises as markets await Fed cues, data.
DBS economists say US ruling shifts ASEAN-6 tariffs to MFN plus 15% Section 122, until July 2026

Written on February 25, 2026 at 5:42 am, by
US court overturns IEEPA tariffs; ASEAN-6 now face MFN plus 15% Section 122 levy through July 2026.
The euro trades near 1.1775, rebounding from last week’s month-low, as tariff ruling and Fed speakers unsettle EUR/USD

Written on February 25, 2026 at 5:41 am, by
EUR/USD rebounded to 1.1775 as Fed minutes supported dollar; ECB steady; key data and speeches ahead.