Monthly Archives: February 2026
New Zealand’s imports decreased to $6.73B from $7.6B previously, reflecting a month-on-month decline
Written on February 20, 2026 at 10:11 am, by
New Zealand imports fell to $6.73b in January, down $0.87b from $7.6b previous month.
Commerzbank’s analysts say USD/INR remains range-bound as India’s trade deficit widens, driven by soaring gold imports
Written on February 20, 2026 at 9:41 am, by
India’s January trade deficit hit $34.7bn as gold imports surged; rupee steady, USD/INR seen 90–91.00.
Argentina’s monthly trade balance reached $1,987M, exceeding the $900M forecast, during January reporting period
Written on February 20, 2026 at 9:12 am, by
Argentina posted a $1,987m January trade surplus, far exceeding forecasts of $900m month-on-month.
BNY’s EMEA macro strategist Geoff Yu says higher import prices hinder bullishness; industrial metals lack rebound support
Written on February 20, 2026 at 9:11 am, by
Industrial metals stay below early-year peaks; weak demand, falling import prices, and Indonesia nickel cuts pressure markets.
USD/CHF reached an eight-session peak, as US jobless claims dropped to 206K, beating expectations
Written on February 20, 2026 at 8:41 am, by
Dollar gains versus franc after jobless claims beat forecasts; Swiss industrial output slips; USD/CHF rises, eyes PCE.
Bhargava says BSP cut rates 25bp to 4.25%, yet signalled caution amid weaker-than-expected growth outlook
Written on February 20, 2026 at 8:12 am, by
BSP cut policy rate to 4.25%, adopted cautious guidance as weak spending and confidence cloud growth outlook.
US EIA reports crude oil inventories fell 9.014 million, undershooting forecasts of a 2.1 million rise
Written on February 20, 2026 at 7:42 am, by
EIA reported US crude inventories fell 9.014 million barrels, far exceeding expectations for a 2.1 million increase.
Amid Iran tensions, hawkish Fed messaging and weak Walmart guidance, the Dow dropped 300 points, 0.59%
Written on February 20, 2026 at 7:41 am, by
Stocks slid as Fed minutes signaled steady rates; jobless claims fell; Walmart guidance weighed; oil, gold rose.
Commerzbank says Poland’s coalition divisions keep political risk elevated, and zloty continues lagging despite reassurances
Written on February 20, 2026 at 7:12 am, by
Poland’s coalition infighting keeps political risk high, weighing on the zloty despite Tusk’s stability assurances.
WTI reaches a six-month peak as escalating US-Iran tensions raise fears of Middle East supply disruptions
Written on February 20, 2026 at 7:11 am, by
WTI hits $66.38 amid US-Iran tension; technicals bullish above 200-day SMA, eyeing $70 resistance ahead.
