Monthly Archives: February 2026
OCBC strategists observe USD/CNY falling, eyeing the fix, as RMB strength persists amid softer dollar sentiment
Written on February 26, 2026 at 11:16 am, by
USD/CNY slid post-holidays as dollar weakened and risk improved; traders watch fixings for renminbi appreciation pace.
Musalem says inflation exceeds Fed’s goal by nearly one point, while employment cools gradually and orderly
Written on February 26, 2026 at 11:16 am, by
Musalem says inflation remains above target, tariffs drive half excess, growth steady, labor cools, policy neutral.
Societe Generale says USD/ZAR is consolidating, yet missing the 50-day average risks deeper losses below range floor
Written on February 26, 2026 at 10:46 am, by
USD/ZAR trades sideways; resistance 16.25–16.40. Below 15.63 risks 15.45–15.00 as rand support fades.
USD/CHF slips for a fourth session, trading near 0.7729 within 0.7718–0.7757, above 20-day SMA
Written on February 26, 2026 at 10:46 am, by
USD/CHF extends four-day slide, consolidates in bearish triangle; break below 0.7650 risks retesting 0.7603 low.
XAG/USD climbs near $91 as easing tariff worries and supply shortages boost safe-haven buying, rebounding strongly
Written on February 26, 2026 at 10:17 am, by
Silver jumps 4% to near $91 amid tariff easing, tight supply, inventories low, deficit outlook bullish, Fed cautious.
AUD climbs over 0.80% versus the US dollar as strong inflation boosts RBA rate-rise expectations
Written on February 26, 2026 at 10:16 am, by
Australian dollar jumps 0.8% as inflation beats forecasts, boosting RBA hike bets; traders eye key levels.
S&P 500 Investing Guide for Canadians: Everything You Need to Know
Written on February 26, 2026 at 9:53 am, by
Key Takeaways Every week, financial headlines reference it. Every retirement portfolio is benchmarked against it. Yet a surprising number of Canadian investors still don’t fully understand what the S&P 500 actually is, how it works, or how to make it work for them. Whether you’re a seasoned trader or someone who’s just beginning to explore index Continue Reading
Taborsky says Glapinski and Litwiniuk see inflation near target, allowing cuts; markets expect 3.25% terminal rate
Written on February 26, 2026 at 9:47 am, by
Glapinski sees inflation near 2.5% target; Litwiniuk signals likely March cut, rates easing toward 3.50%.
The US five-year note auction yield dropped to 3.615% from 3.823% previously, marking decline
Written on February 26, 2026 at 9:46 am, by
US Treasury 5-year note auction cleared at 3.615%, down 0.208 points from prior 3.823% yield.
Driven by trade-policy uncertainty and Fed cut expectations, gold climbs above $5,200, rebounding from $5,121 lows
Written on February 26, 2026 at 9:16 am, by
Gold gains 1% as trade uncertainty and expected Fed cuts lift prices; Trump touts economy, tariffs, Iran talks.
