Monthly Archives: February 2026
Trump criticised Supreme Court justices, promised a 10% global tariff via alternative law, citing trade powers
Written on February 21, 2026 at 10:11 am, by
Trump disappointed by Supreme Court tariff ruling, vows alternative law for 10% global tariff and stronger trade measures.
DBS economist Chua Han Teng expects Singapore’s inflation to reach 1.5% year-on-year, services-led, in January 2026
Written on February 21, 2026 at 9:42 am, by
DBS forecasts Singapore inflation rising to 1.5% in January 2026; industrial production jumps amid AI-led electronics.
After the Supreme Court ruled his security tariffs unlawful, President Trump vowed harsher tariffs at a press conference
Written on February 21, 2026 at 9:41 am, by
Supreme Court struck down Trump’s national-security tariffs; he vowed new levies via Section 301, refusing refunds.
ING’s Min Joo Kang expects the Bank of Korea to keep rates at 2.5%, amid contained inflation, ongoing financial stability concerns
Written on February 21, 2026 at 9:12 am, by
ING expects Bank of Korea to hold 2.5% rate, inflation near target amid financial stability concerns.
MUFG analysts expect India’s fourth-quarter GDP to slow amid weaker exports, while domestic demand stays resilient
Written on February 21, 2026 at 8:42 am, by
India’s Q4 GDP seen slowing on weaker exports; rupee pressured by outflows; USD/INR seen nearing 93.00.
Silver’s recovery extends as bulls dominate; safe-haven demand lifts XAG/USD near $82.80, up over 5% weekly
Written on February 21, 2026 at 8:41 am, by
Silver rose for third day as US-Iran tensions boosted safe-haven demand, lifting XAG/USD toward $82.80.
Baker Hughes reports the US oil rig count holding steady at 409 rigs across the United States
Written on February 21, 2026 at 8:12 am, by
Baker Hughes reports the US oil rig count at 409, indicating current active drilling rig levels nationwide.
Ahead of US GDP and inflation, S&P and Nasdaq futures remain rangebound as EPH/ENQ await pivot acceptance
Written on February 21, 2026 at 8:11 am, by
S&P and Nasdaq futures stayed rangebound awaiting GDP/inflation, with key gate levels set to define post-data direction.
Min Joo Kang expects Japan’s January data to strengthen, easing inflation and leaving BoJ policy unchanged
Written on February 21, 2026 at 7:41 am, by
Japan awaits key data: industrial output and retail sales rising, inflation easing; Bank of Japan likely holds rates.
Sterling gains versus the dollar after Supreme Court halts Trump tariffs and disappointing US GDP weakens demand
Written on February 21, 2026 at 7:41 am, by
GBP/USD climbed 0.23% to 1.3494 as Supreme Court tariff ruling and softer US GDP weakened Dollar.
