Monthly Archives: February 2026
European Parliament trade chief says EU could halt US deal ratification pending Trump administration tariff policy details
Written on February 23, 2026 at 9:41 am, by
EU may pause US trade deal ratification until Trump clarifies policy; Lagarde warns tariffs disrupt markets.
During early Asian trading, USD/JPY slips near 154.35 as tariff uncertainty undermines dollar sentiment
Written on February 23, 2026 at 9:11 am, by
USD/JPY dips near 154.35 as tariff uncertainty weakens dollar; Japan inflation cools, delaying BOJ hike expectations.
Driven by tariff threats and uncertainty, gold climbed near $5,095 in Asia amid increased safe-haven demand
Written on February 23, 2026 at 8:11 am, by
Gold hovered near $5,095 as tariff uncertainty and US-Iran tensions boosted safe-haven demand ahead of US PPI.
Donald Trump plans raising global tariffs from 10% to 15%, following Supreme Court rejection of trade agenda
Written on February 23, 2026 at 7:41 am, by
Trump raised global tariffs to 15% from 10%, effective immediately, after Supreme Court trade setback.
Statistics New Zealand reports Q4 2025 retail sales rose 0.9% quarter-on-quarter, beating forecasts, easing from 1.9%
Written on February 23, 2026 at 7:12 am, by
New Zealand retail sales rose 0.9% in Q4 2025, beating forecasts; NZD/USD edged slightly higher.
New Zealand’s fourth-quarter retail sales excluding autos rose 1.5% quarter-on-quarter, exceeding the 1.2% forecast
Written on February 23, 2026 at 7:11 am, by
New Zealand retail sales excluding motor vehicles rose 1.5% quarter-on-quarter in Q4, up from 1.2%.
Week Ahead: Shifting Fed Cut Expectations Following US CPI
Written on February 23, 2026 at 7:00 am, by ahmad
This week’s macro landscape is defined by a tension between easing headline inflation and persistent core price pressures. US CPI for January slowed to 2.4% year on year, coming in below the 2.5% forecast and down from 2.7% in December. Softer energy costs, particularly lower petrol prices, contributed to the decline in the headline figure. Continue Reading
New Zealand’s fourth-quarter retail sales rose 0.9% quarter-on-quarter, exceeding the 0.6% anticipated by analysts
Written on February 23, 2026 at 6:11 am, by
New Zealand retail sales increased 0.9% in Q4, beating the 0.6% forecast and signaling stronger growth.
On daily charts, technology shows early strength when compared with SPY, suggesting momentum may be improving
Written on February 23, 2026 at 4:11 am, by
Tech outperformed early as equities whipsawed; dollar firmed; tariffs largely shrugged off, then hike sparked reaction.
Why Gold Traders Choose Cent Accounts: The Complete Guide
Written on February 22, 2026 at 9:09 am, by
Key Takeaways What Is a Trading Cent Account for Gold Traders? In 2026, the gold market continues to attract thousands of new traders monthly, drawn by the precious metal’s reputation as a safe-haven asset. However, many beginners face a critical challenge: how to gain real trading experience without risking substantial capital while learning to navigate Continue Reading
