Monthly Archives: February 2026
Commerzbank’s Michael Pfister says ECB and Riksbank officials worry about Euro strength amid a weakening Dollar
Written on February 26, 2026 at 9:46 pm, by
ECB and Riksbank watch rapid euro and krona gains versus weakening dollar, wary of faster imported inflation.
The Dollar Index rises towards 97.75 in Europe, as investors overlook US tariff uncertainty, after early losses
Written on February 26, 2026 at 9:17 pm, by
Dollar Index rebounds to 97.75 as tariff rulings and trade uncertainty support greenback; Fed seen steady.
According to data, silver trades at $87.50 an ounce, down 1.00% from $88.38 previously
Written on February 26, 2026 at 9:16 pm, by
Silver slipped 1% to $87.50; up 23% year-to-date, while Gold/Silver ratio rose to 59.20.
South Africa’s monthly producer prices in January dropped to -0.2%, down from the prior 0.2%
Written on February 26, 2026 at 8:46 pm, by
South Africa’s January producer prices fell 0.2% month-on-month, reversing December’s 0.2% increase and signaling decline.
South Africa’s annual producer price inflation eased to 2.2%, down from 2.9% in January
Written on February 26, 2026 at 8:46 pm, by
South Africa’s PPI inflation eased to 2.2% year-on-year in January, down from 2.9% previously.
Eurozone’s three-month M3 money supply growth rose to 3%, compared with the prior 2.9% reading
Written on February 26, 2026 at 8:17 pm, by
Eurozone M3 money supply growth rose to 3.0% in three months to January, up from 2.9%.
Lagarde told Parliament’s ECON committee Eurozone inflation should settle at the ECB’s 2% goal medium-term
Written on February 26, 2026 at 8:16 pm, by
Lagarde says Eurozone inflation should stabilise at 2%; ECB actions effective, remains data-dependent; euro dips slightly.
Forecasts were surpassed as Italy’s February consumer confidence reached 97.4, exceeding the expected 97.2
Written on February 26, 2026 at 7:47 pm, by
Italy’s consumer confidence index rose to 97.4 in February, slightly beating forecasts and signaling stronger sentiment.
Italy’s business confidence index eased in February, falling to 88.5 from the prior reading of 89.2
Written on February 26, 2026 at 7:46 pm, by
Italy’s business confidence index slipped to 88.5 in February from 89.2, marking a 0.7-point decline.
Pesole notes Lagarde’s ECON testimony; markets expect unchanged ECB 2026 rates, CPI unlikely shifting EUR/USD 1.1750 support
Written on February 26, 2026 at 7:17 pm, by
Lagarde’s “agile” policy hints contrast flat 2026 rate pricing; EUR/USD supported near 1.1750 absent Iran escalation.
