Monthly Archives: February 2026
In December, US factory orders fell 0.7% month-on-month, missing the 1.1% forecast by economists
Written on February 24, 2026 at 5:41 am, by
US factory orders slipped 0.7% in December, missing forecasts for a 1.1% rise, signaling weaker demand.
EUR/JPY slips to around 182.50, down 0.15%, as traders await Eurozone inflation and BoJ guidance
Written on February 24, 2026 at 5:12 am, by
EUR/JPY slips toward 182.50 as traders await Eurozone inflation and Japan policy signals, tracking rate expectations.
TD Securities says US PPI and consumer confidence lead, with January PPI shaping PCE inflation forecasts this week
Written on February 24, 2026 at 5:11 am, by
TD Securities eyes US PPI and consumer confidence; expects modest rebound, core PCE cooling, end-2026 inflation projections.
ING’s FX team expects weaker US growth and front-end rates to drive EUR/USD towards 1.22 in 2026
Written on February 24, 2026 at 4:42 am, by
ING forecasts EUR/USD reaching 1.22 by end-2026 on Fed cuts, slower US growth, stronger Eurozone data.
Nomura’s Szczepaniak sees Eurozone HICP slightly under ECB’s 2% target in early 2026, energy-led
Written on February 24, 2026 at 4:41 am, by
Nomura sees euro area inflation slightly below 2% in H1 2026, with higher risks later.
With markets quiet in Japan and UK data scarce, GBP/JPY stays rangebound as BoE cuts loom
Written on February 24, 2026 at 4:12 am, by
GBP/JPY edged lower in thin trade; BoE cut bets weighed, while softer Japan inflation kept caution.
BBH’s Elias Haddad says the dollar began softer after a US tariff ruling, though not decisive yet
Written on February 24, 2026 at 4:11 am, by
Supreme Court tariff ruling weakens dollar; BBH stays bearish long-term, neutral near-term amid easing expectations, patient Fed.
The Chicago Fed National Activity Index in the United States fell to -0.21, from -0.04 previously
Written on February 24, 2026 at 3:42 am, by
Chicago Fed National Activity Index fell to -0.21 in December, down from prior reading of -0.04.
NBC’s Katsoras and Paquet say Supreme Court and White House actions reset tariffs, steadying Dollar outlook broadly
Written on February 24, 2026 at 3:41 am, by
Supreme Court briefly cut tariffs; President invoked Section 122, restoring 15% duties, maintaining leverage amid uncertainty.
In December, the US Chicago Fed National Activity Index rose to 0.18 from -0.04 previously
Written on February 24, 2026 at 3:11 am, by
Chicago Fed National Activity Index climbed to 0.18 in December from -0.04, indicating stronger US activity.
