Monthly Archives: February 2026
AUD/JPY hovers near 109.00 as Australia lifts rates to 3.85%, widening divergence with Japan’s policy stance
Written on February 20, 2026 at 12:11 pm, by
AUD/JPY hovers near 109.00 as RBA hikes contrast BoJ outlook; unemployment steady; key resistance 110.79.
Why Value and Small Caps Stocks Are Leading in 2026 — What Traders Need To Know
Written on February 20, 2026 at 12:04 pm, by
The first quarter of 2026 delivered a familiar equity-cycle pattern: controlled consolidation in mega-cap technology stocks alongside steady strength in value and small-cap sectors. | VT Markets
S&P Global reports Australia’s preliminary February Manufacturing PMI at 51.5, down from the previous 52.3
Written on February 20, 2026 at 11:41 am, by
Australia’s February PMIs eased: Manufacturing 51.5, Services 52.2, Composite 52.0; AUD/USD rose to 0.7055.
New Zealand’s monthly trade deficit narrowed to NZ$519m, beating expectations of NZ$745m during January
Written on February 20, 2026 at 11:41 am, by
New Zealand’s January trade deficit was NZD 519 million, smaller than the forecast NZD 745 million deficit.
New Zealand’s annual trade balance fell to a $2.3B deficit in January from a $2.2B deficit
Written on February 20, 2026 at 11:11 am, by
New Zealand’s January trade deficit widened slightly year-on-year, with the balance falling to NZD -2.3bn.
Australia’s S&P Global Manufacturing PMI eased to 51.5 from 52.3, indicating slower February factory growth momentum
Written on February 20, 2026 at 11:11 am, by
Australia’s S&P Global Manufacturing PMI eased to 51.5 in February from 52.3, signaling continued expansion.
Australia’s S&P Global Composite PMI fell in February, easing to 52 from the prior 55.7
Written on February 20, 2026 at 10:41 am, by
Australia’s S&P Global Composite PMI slipped to 52 in February from 55.7, still signaling growth.
Australia’s S&P Global Services PMI eased to 52.2 from 56.3, indicating slower services expansion in February
Written on February 20, 2026 at 10:41 am, by
Australia’s S&P Global Services PMI eased to 52.2 in February from 56.3, still signaling expansion.
A Defence Rebuild Driving the BAE Systems Share Price
Written on February 20, 2026 at 10:33 am, by
Record defence contracts and sustained budget expansion are reinforcing the long-term investment case behind BAE Systems share price within Europe’s evolving security landscape. | VT Markets
New Zealand’s exports slipped to $6.21B, down from $7.65B in the previous month
Written on February 20, 2026 at 10:11 am, by
New Zealand exports slid to $6.21B in January, falling from $7.65B in the previous month.
