Monthly Archives: February 2026
Bob Savage of BNY expects Israeli and Hungarian rate cuts as easing inflation keeps currencies firm and elevated
Written on February 23, 2026 at 7:12 pm, by
BNY’s Bob Savage forecasts Israel and Hungary rate cuts as inflation cools, currencies tighten, further easing possible.
Amid revived trade doubts after a US Supreme Court tariff setback, silver holds early gains near $86.50
Written on February 23, 2026 at 7:11 pm, by
Silver jumps 2.13% to $86.50 as tariff ruling weakens dollar, geopolitical tensions support prices.
S&P 500 Down as “Sell America” Trade Rekindles
Written on February 23, 2026 at 7:01 pm, by
S&P 500 futures fall 0.5% as new 15% US tariff fuels policy uncertainty. Safe havens gain while yields edge lower. | VT Markets
Deutsche Bank says Brent retreats after US–Iran tensions; tariff and geopolitical fears unwind weekend premiums, fuelling volatility
Written on February 23, 2026 at 6:42 pm, by
Brent crude fell as US–Iran tensions eased slightly, with risk premium fading despite potential strike reports.
Switzerland’s producer and import prices declined year-on-year to -2.2%, down from -1.8% previously
Written on February 23, 2026 at 6:41 pm, by
Switzerland’s producer and import prices dropped 2.2% year-on-year in January, accelerating from a 1.8% decline.
Swiss producer and import prices fell 0.2% monthly, undershooting the forecasted 0.1% rise in January
Written on February 23, 2026 at 6:12 pm, by
Switzerland’s producer and import prices fell 0.2% in January, undershooting forecasts and easing supply-chain cost pressures.
With Nvidia earnings approaching, the Magnificent Seven and software shares face pessimism, lagging broader markets badly
Written on February 23, 2026 at 6:11 pm, by
Weak AI sentiment hits Magnificent 7, software; Amazon capex soars; Microsoft lags; Nvidia results loom; S&P earnings rise.
During European trade, GBP/JPY slips near 208.80 as court tariff ruling boosts yen safe-haven demand
Written on February 23, 2026 at 5:43 pm, by
GBP/JPY dips near 208.80 as yen strengthens on US tariff ruling, BoJ hike bets; UK data supports pound.
WTI trades near $65.70, falling beneath $66, as US-Iran negotiations are expected to restart soon
Written on February 23, 2026 at 5:41 pm, by
WTI crude slips near $65.70 as US-Iran talks resume; tariffs and upcoming API report weigh.
HSBC Asset Management says global equities stayed broadly steady as investors switched from pricey tech into cyclical Industrials, Materials
Written on February 23, 2026 at 5:12 pm, by
Holiday-shortened week saw stable equities; Europe hit records; rotation from tech to cyclicals; energy, materials, defensives rose.
