Monthly Archives: February 2026
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.
US building permits exceed forecasts, reaching 1.448M against 1.4M expected during December month-on-month data
Written on February 19, 2026 at 1:11 am, by
US building permits rose to 1.448 million in December, beating the 1.4 million forecast by 48,000.
US December durable goods orders declined 1.4%, outperforming projections of a 2% fall
Written on February 19, 2026 at 12:42 am, by
US durable goods orders declined 1.4% in December, a smaller drop than the forecast 2.0% decrease.
Societe Generale’s Kit Juckes says crowded dollar shorts falter; DXY dips, yet modest rebounds could reverse trends
Written on February 19, 2026 at 12:41 am, by
Speculators hold biggest euro long since 2020; crowded dollar shorts risk reversal as DXY hovers near averages.
Japan’s exports saw their strongest growth since 2022, while yen response stayed muted as USD/JPY edged lower
Written on February 19, 2026 at 12:12 am, by
Japan January exports surged 16.8%, Asia-led; US shipments fell. Tokyo pledged $36bn US energy, minerals investment.
Despite cooler UK inflation, EUR/GBP declines as euro weakens amid reports Lagarde may leave ECB early
Written on February 19, 2026 at 12:11 am, by
EUR/GBP slips as Lagarde exit rumours unsettle euro; sterling steadier as UK inflation cools, easing-cuts expectations.
