Monthly Archives: February 2026
Japan’s annualised GDP grew 0.2%, falling short of the 1.6% forecast, during the fourth quarter
Written on February 16, 2026 at 8:36 am, by
Japan’s annualised GDP rose 0.2% in Q4, missing the 1.6% forecast and signalling slower growth.
New Zealand’s BusinessNZ PSI slipped to 50.9 in January, down from 51.5 previously
Written on February 16, 2026 at 8:07 am, by
New Zealand’s BusinessNZ PSI slipped to 50.9 in January from 51.5, signalling modest services expansion.
Risk appetite returned as the S&P 500 halted premarket Friday selling, ahead of CPI data release
Written on February 16, 2026 at 8:06 am, by
S&P 500 steadied pre-CPI; fears over oil-driven inflation eased after in-line CPI lifted stocks, gold.
New Zealand’s electronic card retail sales rose year-on-year to 0.4%, recovering from a prior -1%
Written on February 16, 2026 at 6:07 am, by
New Zealand electronic card retail sales rose 0.4% year-on-year in January, reversing the previous period’s 1% decline.
New Zealand’s monthly electronic card retail sales fell to -1.1%, down from -0.1% previously
Written on February 16, 2026 at 6:06 am, by
New Zealand electronic card retail sales dropped 1.1% in January, worsening from December’s 0.1% decline.
MUFG’s Michael Wan says the interim US–India deal aids India externally, limiting rupee appreciation below 90
Written on February 14, 2026 at 1:37 pm, by
Interim US–India trade deal details: tariff cuts, exemptions, brief INR gains, then USD/INR rising through 2026.
Commerzbank’s analysts say Singapore’s 2026 Budget boosts supply-side help, SME expansion, and equity-market funding initiatives
Written on February 14, 2026 at 1:36 pm, by
Singapore’s 2026 Budget boosts SMEs and capital markets; SGD resilient near decade highs, outperforming most Asian peers.
MUFG analysts say easing policy and reflation steer yuan, as CPI dipped from holiday effects; PPI improved
Written on February 14, 2026 at 1:07 pm, by
MUFG sees gradual China reflation despite January CPI base distortions; PBOC easing bias may weaken yuan 2026.
Standard Chartered’s Tommy Wu lifts Hong Kong’s 2026 GDP growth forecast to 3.2%, citing momentum and sentiment
Written on February 14, 2026 at 1:06 pm, by
Standard Chartered lifts Hong Kong 2026 GDP growth forecast to 3.2% on finance, sentiment, housing rebound.
UOB economists say Malaysia’s 2025 growth reached 5.2% as 4Q25 GDP rose 6.3% year-on-year
Written on February 14, 2026 at 12:37 pm, by
Malaysia’s GDP surged 6.3% in 4Q25; 2026 growth supported by demand, tourism, AI, risks.
