Monthly Archives: February 2026
Bessent rejects China decoupling, favouring de-risking, and expects inflation to near the Fed’s 2% target mid-year

Written on February 14, 2026 at 8:07 am, by
Treasury Secretary Bessent rejects US-China decoupling, targets risk reduction; forecasts 3% 2025 growth, easing inflation.
After cooler January CPI, the DJIA rebounded nearly 220 points, following a steep sell-off driven by AI fears

Written on February 14, 2026 at 8:07 am, by
Dow rebounds after CPI cools, boosting Fed cut bets; chipmakers rally, while Pinterest and DraftKings sink.
INGING’s David Havrlant sees CNB cautious as Czech inflation cools in 2026, food prices easing too

Written on February 14, 2026 at 7:37 am, by
ING forecasts Czech inflation easing in 2026, food prices slowing; CNB may hold rates amid service pressures.
After softer US CPI, the Dollar retreats, lifting USD/JPY lower while Yen demand remains firm

Written on February 14, 2026 at 7:37 am, by
Yen rebounds as softer US inflation weakens dollar; BoJ hints hikes; Japan election boosts confidence, USD/JPY falls.
Despite softer US inflation, the US Dollar keeps USD/CAD supported near 1.3625, edging higher third day

Written on February 14, 2026 at 7:07 am, by
USD/CAD edged higher near 1.3625 as softer US inflation, USMCA worries, and weaker oil weighed.
NatWest reported strong full-year results after a £2.7bn Evelyn Partners deal, yet shares fell

Written on February 14, 2026 at 7:07 am, by
NatWest profits and income surged, but shares fell on Evelyn Partners deal worries and reduced buybacks.
After a steep fall, Equifax closed at $188.18, retesting former support as traders weigh bounce risks
Written on February 14, 2026 at 6:37 am, by
Equifax shares slid to $188 after breaking a multi-year uptrend, with $159 support and trendline resistance ahead.
Internet Computer Protocol’s crucial trendline draws attention as ICP stays far below earlier peaks, down 76% and 52%
Written on February 14, 2026 at 6:36 am, by
ICP plunges from peaks, tracking Bitcoin downturn; trendline resistance looms as potential rebound signal for traders.
Nordea says the ECB stays comfortable with lower inflation and currency swings, keeping rates unchanged to 2026

Written on February 14, 2026 at 6:07 am, by
Nordea says ECB unfazed by sub-2% inflation, stays on hold; no 2026 cuts, next hike 2027.
GBP/USD remains near 1.3620 as softer US CPI boosts expectations of a June Fed rate cut

Written on February 14, 2026 at 6:06 am, by
GBP/USD hovered near 1.3620 as US inflation boosted June Fed rate-cut odds; weekly gain 0.12%.