Monthly Archives: February 2026
AUD/JPY gains 0.4% as RBA hawkishness supports the Australian Dollar, widening divergence with BoJ policy stance

Written on February 19, 2026 at 11:12 am, by
AUD/JPY gains 0.4% on hawkish RBA minutes; BoJ hike bets persist; key jobs and CPI ahead.
NZD/USD falls as RBNZ holds OCR unchanged, using a cautious tone to dampen hike expectations

Written on February 19, 2026 at 11:11 am, by
RBNZ held rates at 2.25%, signaling hikes only in late 2026/2027, sending NZD sharply lower.
Yu says global portfolios now hold Latin American sovereign debt at multi-year highs, exceeding 2023 peaks
Written on February 19, 2026 at 10:41 am, by
Latin American sovereign debt holdings hit multi-year highs; valuations less positioning-driven as U.S. yields rise.
Nasdaq Rebounds as Tech Rally Lifts Asia

Written on February 19, 2026 at 10:24 am, by
Nasdaq 100 rises 0.8% as US data beats forecasts; oil holds above $65 after a 4.6% surge. | VT Markets
US net long-term TIC flows fell from $220.2B previously to $28B in December, reflecting reduced inflows

Written on February 19, 2026 at 10:12 am, by
US long-term TIC inflows dropped to $28bn in December from $220.2bn, signaling sharply reduced foreign buying.
US total net TIC flows fell to $44.9bn, down from $212bn previously, according to December data

Written on February 19, 2026 at 10:11 am, by
US net TIC flows dropped to $44.9bn in December from $212bn, signalling weaker foreign demand.
Elliott’s activist stake helps Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings jump 12%, challenging resistance built up over a year
Written on February 19, 2026 at 9:43 am, by
NCLH surged 12% on Elliott’s 10%+ stake, nears $25 resistance ahead of March 2 earnings.
Since earnings late last month, Tesla’s head-and-shoulders setup drove an 11.5% plunge then 12.7% rebound

Written on February 19, 2026 at 9:41 am, by
Tesla swung post-earnings, forming a head-and-shoulders; breakdown targets $276, highlighting volatility and risk-managed chart trading.
Following firmer USD after FOMC minutes, attention shifts to possible early Lagarde ECB departure report

Written on February 19, 2026 at 9:12 am, by
Lagarde may exit ECB early; Fed minutes weigh cuts or hikes; dollar firms, gold near $4,980.
Taborsky says EUR/HUF nears two-year lows, forint hits highs, despite anticipated NBH rate cuts ahead
Written on February 19, 2026 at 9:11 am, by
Forint nears two-year highs as rate cuts loom; risk-on flows and elections support, limiting downside.