Monthly Archives: February 2026
Amid trade uncertainty and Iran strains, gold retakes $5,200 as the US dollar weakens further
Written on February 24, 2026 at 10:41 am, by
Gold hits four-week high above $5,200 as dollar slips; tariffs ruling, Mideast tensions boost demand.
GBP/JPY edges down, holding 208.00–209.25 consolidation, while traders watch potential support break near 207.75
Written on February 24, 2026 at 10:12 am, by
GBP/JPY slipped 0.22%, consolidating in 208.00–209.25; bearish flag, weak RSI; key supports 207.50, 205.32.
Commerzbank says Malaysia’s January exports rose 19.6% yearly, boosting MYR, led by electronics, moderating in 2026
Written on February 24, 2026 at 10:11 am, by
Malaysia’s January exports surged 19.6%, driven by electronics; ringgit strengthened, inflows turned positive amid coalition tensions.
Deepali Bhargava says India benefits from US tariff reset, easing burdens and bolstering ongoing trade negotiations
Written on February 24, 2026 at 9:42 am, by
India gains from US tariff relief as IEEPA surcharges drop, aiding interim trade talks negotiations.
Bob Savage at BNY views North Asian currencies aided by easy policy, fiscal growth, and AI exports
Written on February 24, 2026 at 9:41 am, by
BNY sees Asia FX supported; constructive CNY, TWD, KRW, MYR; oil risks, JPY volatility, INR data watched.
Amid weaker US Dollar and cheaper oil, USD/CAD holds near 1.3665, staying below 1.3700
Written on February 24, 2026 at 9:12 am, by
USD/CAD steadied near 1.3665 as weaker Dollar, mixed data and falling oil kept Canadian volatility elevated.
Trade fears return after Trump’s tariff stance; AUD/USD dips, as the Australian Dollar weakens against USD
Written on February 24, 2026 at 9:11 am, by
AUD/USD slips to 0.7051 as tariff ruling, Fed-cut repricing, and Australia inflation outlook drive action.
ABN AMRO economists say Supreme Court annulment of IEEPA tariffs trims US duties, though remaining historically high
Written on February 24, 2026 at 8:42 am, by
Supreme Court blocks IEEPA tariffs; refund fate uncertain. Trump seeks alternative tariff authorities; inflation limited, deficit impact possible.
Tariff uncertainty hit markets, pushing the DJIA under 49,000, down 700; S&P 500, Nasdaq fell
Written on February 24, 2026 at 8:41 am, by
Stocks sank on tariff uncertainty; DJIA -700. Section 122 tariff hit 15%. Novo slides; Gilead-Arcellx surges.
NZD/USD falls to about 0.5965 despite strong New Zealand retail sales and RBNZ’s dovish stance, down 0.20%
Written on February 24, 2026 at 8:12 am, by
NZD/USD slipped to 0.5965 despite strong retail sales; RBNZ steady, US tariff headlines and weak orders.
