Monthly Archives: February 2026
Tokyo’s year-on-year consumer price inflation in Japan reached 1.6%, edging above the previous 1.5% reading
Written on February 27, 2026 at 12:21 pm, by
Tokyo’s CPI rose 1.6% year-on-year in February, slightly above January’s 1.5%, signaling mild inflation uptick.
Gold climbs towards $5,195 as tariff doubts spur safe-haven interest, while traders await US PPI data
Written on February 27, 2026 at 12:21 pm, by
Gold nears $5,200 amid tariff uncertainty; PPI awaited, Iran talks ease tensions, limiting upside.
Monthly Market Review: 2026 February Recap and March Outlook
Written on February 27, 2026 at 10:00 am, by
February markets consolidated after late 2025 gains as investors balanced earnings resilience with valuation and policy risk.
MUFG’s Lee Hardman says yen edged up, USD/JPY dipped below 156, while BoJ easing weighs heavily
Written on February 26, 2026 at 11:17 pm, by
Yen firmed as USD/JPY slipped below 156; dovish BoJ nominees spur slow tightening fears amid oil risks.
NZD/USD hovers near 0.6000 as stronger GDP signals clash with a cautious, patient RBNZ stance
Written on February 26, 2026 at 11:16 pm, by
NZD/USD slips below 0.6000 despite improved NZ data; RBNZ seen gradual, with limited tightening priced.
TD Securities expects the dollar supported by geopolitics and US data, outperforming the euro and Aussie, G10 shorts
Written on February 26, 2026 at 10:47 pm, by
TD Securities sees near-term USD support from Iran risks and strong data, but bearish through 2026.
EUR/USD hovers near 1.1800 as Lagarde highlights easing inflation, while traders await German CPI release
Written on February 26, 2026 at 10:46 pm, by
EUR/USD hovered near 1.1800 as Lagarde reaffirmed inflation progress; markets await German CPI and US jobless claims.
In February, Eurozone industrial confidence fell to -7.1, undershooting forecasts of -6.1
Written on February 26, 2026 at 10:16 pm, by
Eurozone industrial confidence fell to -7.1 in February, missing forecasts of -6.1 and signaling weaker sentiment.
February’s Eurozone consumer confidence matched expectations, remaining unchanged at minus 12.2
Written on February 26, 2026 at 10:16 pm, by
Eurozone consumer confidence held at -12.2 in February, matching forecasts, indicating steady household sentiment across the region.
Eurozone economic sentiment registered 98.3 in February, missing forecasts of 99.8, according to reports
Written on February 26, 2026 at 9:46 pm, by
Eurozone economic sentiment fell to 98.3 in February, missing expectations of 99.8, signaling weaker confidence.
