Monthly Archives: February 2026
HSBC Asset Management says falling 10-year Treasury yields reflect stronger data, amid risk-asset stress, boosting haven demand
Written on February 23, 2026 at 11:12 pm, by
HSBC AM notes unusual Treasury moves: stronger data yet lower 10-year yields, driven by risk-asset stress.
OCBC’s Sim Moh Siong says sticky inflation and activity support sterling, but by-election risk boosts volatility
Written on February 23, 2026 at 10:42 pm, by
Sticky UK inflation supports Pound; rate-cut hopes tempered. By-election boosts volatility; EUR/GBP likely lower post-vote.
Despite a weaker Dollar and trade-policy uncertainty, USD/INR rises near 91.00 as Rupee retreats
Written on February 23, 2026 at 10:41 pm, by
Rupee weakens as USD/INR nears 91; Supreme Court tariff ruling, weak US data pressure dollar.
MUFG’s Derek Halpenny says foreign demand capped super-long JGB yields, calming instability and boosting yen support
Written on February 23, 2026 at 10:11 pm, by
Foreign buying steadied Japan’s super-long bond yields; IMF urged fiscal plan as BOJ hike odds rose.
Germany’s IFO Business Climate rises to 88.6 in February, surpassing forecasts and improving on January’s 87.6
Written on February 23, 2026 at 9:42 pm, by
Germany’s IFO Business Climate beats forecasts in February; EUR/USD steady, hovering near 1.1810 amid technical levels.
January saw Italy’s year-on-year Consumer Price Index match expectations, holding steady at 1%
Written on February 23, 2026 at 9:41 pm, by
Italy’s consumer price index rose 1% year-on-year in January, matching expectations and leaving annual inflation unchanged overall.
January saw Italy’s EU-harmonised annual consumer price inflation meet forecasts, holding steady at 1%
Written on February 23, 2026 at 9:11 pm, by
Italy’s EU-harmonised CPI increased 1% year on year in January, matching expectations and enabling comparisons across EU countries.
January brought Italy’s EU-standard monthly CPI matching expectations, with prices falling by 1%
Written on February 23, 2026 at 9:11 pm, by
Italy’s EU-harmonised consumer price index fell 1% month-on-month in January, matching forecasts; update offered no figures.
Germany’s IFO expectations index matched forecasts at 90.5 during February, signalling steady business outlook conditions
Written on February 23, 2026 at 8:41 pm, by
Germany’s Ifo expectations index came in at 90.5 in February, meeting forecasts and showing no change.
In February, Germany’s IFO current assessment reached 86.7, exceeding forecasts of 86.1
Written on February 23, 2026 at 8:41 pm, by
Germany’s Ifo current assessment index rose to 86.7 in February, beating forecasts of 86.1 overall.
