Monthly Archives: February 2026
Commerzbank says Japan’s investments underpin the Dollar as EUR/USD ranges 1.18–1.19, awaiting Fed minutes
Written on February 18, 2026 at 9:12 pm, by
EUR/USD remained rangebound near 1.18–1.19 as markets await Fed minutes; US-Japan investment pledge may support dollar.
ING’s commodities team says gold rebounded above $4,900/oz; earlier dips, amid strong Dollar, risk-off, were corrective
Written on February 18, 2026 at 9:11 pm, by
Gold rebounded above $4,900/oz after declines, as dip buying returned amid thin Asian liquidity and dollar moves.
In January, South Africa’s monthly consumer price index held steady, remaining at 0.2% compared with prior month
Written on February 18, 2026 at 8:42 pm, by
South Africa’s CPI rose 0.2% in January, matching December’s increase, showing steady month-on-month inflation momentum.
South Africa’s annual CPI eased to 3.5% from 3.6% in January, signalling slightly lower inflation
Written on February 18, 2026 at 8:41 pm, by
South Africa’s consumer inflation eased to 3.5% in January year-on-year, slightly lower than December’s 3.6% reading.
Ahead of FOMC minutes and Australian jobs data, AUD/USD retreats, failing to build on Thursday’s rebound
Written on February 18, 2026 at 8:12 pm, by
AUD/USD slips to mid-0.7000s as firmer dollar offsets risk-on mood; markets await Fed minutes, PCE.
Forecasts were matched as France’s EU-harmonised monthly CPI recorded a 0.4% decline in January
Written on February 18, 2026 at 8:11 pm, by
France’s EU-harmonised CPI fell 0.4% month-on-month in January, matching forecasts and signaling easing consumer inflation pressures.
TFI International posted $1.91bn Q4 revenue, down 7.8% year-on-year, with EPS slipping to $1.09
Written on February 18, 2026 at 7:42 pm, by
TFI International Q4 revenue fell 7.8% to $1.91B; EPS $1.09 beat consensus despite segment declines.
After UK CPI figures, Sterling strengthens slightly, keeping EUR/GBP under 0.8750 near 0.8735 in Europe
Written on February 18, 2026 at 7:41 pm, by
EUR/GBP hovers near 0.8735 as softer UK CPI lifts Pound; focus shifts to UK sales, Eurozone PMIs.
Sterling fluctuates near 1.3560 versus the Dollar in Europe after expectedly cooler UK January CPI figures
Written on February 18, 2026 at 7:12 pm, by
Sterling swung near 1.3560 as UK inflation eased to 3%, boosting dovish BoE expectations ahead of data.
Dovish RBNZ pressures NZD/USD below 0.6000 to a two-week low, with FOMC minutes awaited
Written on February 18, 2026 at 7:11 pm, by
NZD/USD dips below 0.6000 as dovish RBNZ holds rates; USD firms, technicals weaken, nearing oversold.
