Monthly Archives: February 2026
US new home sales exceeded forecasts, reaching 0.745M month-on-month versus the expected 0.73M figure
Written on February 21, 2026 at 4:41 am, by
US new home sales rose to 0.745 million in December, beating expectations of 0.73 million month-on-month.
February saw the US Michigan Consumer Expectations Index match forecasts, recording a reading of 56.6
Written on February 21, 2026 at 4:41 am, by
University of Michigan Consumer Expectations Index held at 56.6 in February, matching forecasts, reflecting household outlook.
In February, US UoM one-year consumer inflation expectations came in at 3.4%, under the 3.5% forecast
Written on February 21, 2026 at 4:12 am, by
University of Michigan survey: February one-year consumer inflation expectations were 3.4%, slightly below 3.5% forecast.
In February, America’s UoM five-year consumer inflation expectation was 3.3%, slightly under the 3.4% forecast
Written on February 21, 2026 at 4:11 am, by
University of Michigan’s February 5-year consumer inflation expectations came in at 3.3%, slightly below the 3.4% forecast.
The US Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index registered 56.6, undershooting forecasts of 57.3 in February
Written on February 21, 2026 at 3:41 am, by
University of Michigan’s Consumer Sentiment Index slipped to 56.6 in February, missing expectations of 57.3.
US private-sector growth slowed as February S&P Global PMIs dipped, manufacturing 51.2 and services 52.3
Written on February 21, 2026 at 3:41 am, by
February US business activity slowed as PMI fell; weaker demand, high prices, and weather hit growth, jobs.
Currie says Canada’s 2025 US export shift was gold-led, obscuring weaker overall trade improvements
Written on February 21, 2026 at 3:12 am, by
Canada’s 2025 export shift from the US was largely gold-driven; without gold, gains were modest.
EUR stays steady versus dollar, as investors weigh soft US GDP, firm inflation; EUR/USD nears 1.1763, weekly loss
Written on February 21, 2026 at 3:11 am, by
EUR/USD steady near 1.1763, weekly loss looming as weak GDP contrasts firm PCE inflation; dollar holds.
February’s US S&P Global Manufacturing PMI missed forecasts, registering 51.2 versus the expected 52.6
Written on February 21, 2026 at 2:42 am, by
February’s S&P Global US Manufacturing PMI rose to 51.2, expanding but missing forecasts of 52.6.
In February, the US S&P Global Composite PMI slipped to 52.3 from 53 previously, reflecting slower activity
Written on February 21, 2026 at 2:41 am, by
U.S. S&P Global Composite PMI slipped to 52.3 in February from 53, signaling continued expansion above 50.
