Monthly Archives: February 2026
US EIA crude oil inventories increased to 15.989M, reversing a prior 9.014M decline in February
Written on February 26, 2026 at 6:45 am, by
US EIA reports US crude oil inventories surged 15.989 million barrels week ending February 20, reversing prior decline.
As trade policy doubts persist, the static US Dollar lets Sterling lift GBP/USD as earnings loom
Written on February 26, 2026 at 6:17 am, by
GBP/USD climbed as dollar paused on trade uncertainty; investors weighed Fed and BoE signals, rate-cut expectations.
Gold steadies after bouncing back, as traders assess US tariffs, Iran negotiations and Federal Reserve expectations
Written on February 26, 2026 at 6:16 am, by
Gold edges higher after prior drop; tariffs, US-Iran talks, and Fed outlook cap gains; key levels watched.
BNP Paribas reports Eurozone banks expect tighter household credit than corporate lending in 2026, driven by CRR3 requirements
Written on February 26, 2026 at 5:46 am, by
Eurozone banks may tighten household credit standards in 2026 due to CRR3, despite rising loan activity.
Mexico’s fourth-quarter current account reached $7,702M, falling short of forecasts expecting $11,520M
Written on February 26, 2026 at 5:45 am, by
Mexico’s Q4 current account balance rose to $7.7 billion, missing expectations by $3.8 billion overall.
Mexico’s accumulated current account-to-GDP ratio rose in Q4 to 1.6%, up from 0.49%
Written on February 26, 2026 at 5:16 am, by
Mexico’s accumulated current account balance rose to 1.6% of GDP in Q4, up from 0.49%.
As geopolitical and economic risks persist, silver gains traction, with buyers supporting dips and RSI above 50
Written on February 26, 2026 at 5:16 am, by
Silver rebounds to $90.25, up 3.38%, as buying returns; uptrend holds, volatility easing, resistance near $92.87.
HSBC says GBP/USD appears overvalued as BoE cut expectations grow, keeping sterling pressured after February’s tight vote
Written on February 26, 2026 at 4:47 am, by
HSBC says GBP/USD looks expensive as markets price dovish BoE, with UK data and guidance watched.
After softer Eurozone inflation and German fourth-quarter GDP data, investors push EUR down versus GBP
Written on February 26, 2026 at 4:46 am, by
EUR/GBP fell to 0.8716 as easing Eurozone inflation and steady German GDP fueled ECB pause, BoE cut speculation.
MUFG’s Derek Halpenny says yen weakness returns as Takaichi nominates reflationist academics Asada and Sato to BoJ board
Written on February 26, 2026 at 4:16 am, by
Japan nominated Asada and Sato to BOJ board; yen weakened as markets price April tightening.
