Monthly Archives: February 2026
Nomura says Euro should outperform sterling as UK data align rates and politics heighten underpriced risks
Written on February 19, 2026 at 3:42 am, by
Nomura says UK cooling wages and sticky services inflation delay March cut, but support euro-area policy convergence.
NASDAQ-listed Xcel Energy completes wave (II) near $43.64, turning higher as a strong wave (III) begins
Written on February 19, 2026 at 3:41 am, by
Elliott Wave analysis suggests Xcel Energy turned bullish above $43.64, beginning wave I of (III) advance.
TD Securities says softer Canadian core inflation lowers the Bank of Canada’s bar for reacting to growth headwinds
Written on February 19, 2026 at 3:12 am, by
Canada’s CPI cooled to 2.3% as energy and shelter eased; core slowed; bonds rallied afterward.
America’s Redbook Index year-on-year growth increased to 7.2%, up from 6.5% previously in February
Written on February 19, 2026 at 3:11 am, by
United States Redbook Index year-on-year rose to 7.2% on February 13, up from 6.5%.
Gold holds firmer as easing geopolitical tensions and a stronger US Dollar restrain gains, after declines
Written on February 19, 2026 at 2:42 am, by
Gold rebounded 1.5% after two-week low as dollar stayed firm, easing geopolitical tensions limited gains.
Ahead of key US data, traders keep the Dollar Index near 97.29, maintaining gains above 97.00
Written on February 19, 2026 at 2:12 am, by
Dollar Index holds above 97 amid cautious trading; Fed data awaited, easing bets persist, resistance near 98.00.
Rabobank says EU capital markets plans and Sweden’s EMU reconsideration could structurally bolster the euro currency
Written on February 19, 2026 at 2:11 am, by
European Commission to advance capital markets union, Savings and Investment Union, redirecting €10 trillion savings; Sweden reevaluates EMU.
US housing starts rose month-on-month, reaching 1.322 million from 1.246 million in the previous month
Written on February 19, 2026 at 1:41 am, by
US housing starts climbed to 1.322 million in November from 1.246 million, signalling faster residential construction.
In November, US building permits declined month-on-month to 1.388M, down from 1.412M previously
Written on February 19, 2026 at 1:41 am, by
US building permits slipped in November, falling from 1.412 million to 1.388 million, down 24,000.
In November, US housing starts increased to 6.2%, rebounding from the prior -4.6% reading
Written on February 19, 2026 at 1:12 am, by
US housing starts rose 6.2% in November, rebounding from a prior 4.6% decline, signaling stronger construction activity.
