Monthly Archives: February 2026
US existing home sales fell 8.4% month-on-month in January, reversing a previous 5.1% rise
Written on February 13, 2026 at 5:32 am, by
US existing home sales dropped 8.4% in January after rising 5.1% the previous month.
US existing home sales missed forecasts, reaching 3.91M month-on-month versus 4.15M expected in January
Written on February 13, 2026 at 5:32 am, by
January US existing home sales missed forecasts: 3.91 million versus 4.15 million expected, signaling weaker turnover.
ICE Brent nears $70/bbl as Iran and OPEC+ cut uncertainty counters a large US stock build
Written on February 13, 2026 at 5:03 am, by
Brent nears $70 as Iran/OPEC+ uncertainty supports prices; CPC loadings rebound; Canadian discounts widen, Indian demand shifts.
Holiday review firm TripAdvisor reported 4p EPS, below forecasts, down from 30p a year earlier, adjusted
Written on February 13, 2026 at 5:02 am, by
TripAdvisor Q4 EPS missed estimates; revenue flat; shares down 16.5% YTD; Wayfair earnings upcoming.
Gold trades flat near $5,060; easing Fed-cut expectations and geopolitical strains support demand within $5,000–$5,100 range
Written on February 13, 2026 at 4:33 am, by
Gold hovers near $5,060, supported above $5,000 as rate-cut hopes cool and safe-haven demand persists.
Nomura’s Buckley says UK GDP limped after 2025, yet BoE and markets foresee 2026 recovery ahead
Written on February 13, 2026 at 4:32 am, by
UK GDP grew 0.1% in late 2025; PMIs hint improvement, and forecasts see stronger growth from 2026.
AUD/USD rises about 0.21% to near 0.7140 after touching 0.7147, buoyed by Australia’s inflation expectations
Written on February 13, 2026 at 4:03 am, by
AUD/USD held above 0.7100 as RBA tightening bets rose and strong US jobs supported the dollar.
USD/CAD remains near 1.3571 as cautious investors weigh trade worries and a softer US Dollar
Written on February 13, 2026 at 4:02 am, by
USD/CAD held near 1.3571 as softer dollar, mixed jobless claims, and looming CPI kept markets cautious.
TD Securities says BoC minutes appeared mildly dovish, citing stimulative rates, geopolitical risks, and USMCA uncertainty
Written on February 13, 2026 at 3:33 am, by
BoC minutes matched slightly dovish decision; policy mildly stimulative, USMCA/geopolitical risks noted; flexibility, hikes possible 2027.
BNY’s Geoff Yu says Bullock warned of possible RBA hikes if inflation persists, amid productivity concerns
Written on February 13, 2026 at 3:32 am, by
Bullock warns further RBA rate hikes possible if inflation stays high; expectations rebound above 5%, cash rate 3.85%.
