Monthly Archives: February 2026
Amid White House policy uncertainty, silver climbs for a second day, nearing $90 in Asian trading hours

Written on February 26, 2026 at 2:47 pm, by
Silver held near $90 as safe-haven demand rose amid tariff uncertainty, geopolitical tensions, and fading Fed cut hopes.
As US-Iran nuclear talks near, traders keep Canadian Dollar supported, pushing USD/CAD lower near 1.3665

Written on February 26, 2026 at 2:46 pm, by
USD/CAD slipped to 1.3665 as trade uncertainty, risk-on markets, and softer oil pressured dollar demand.
BoJ board member Hajime Takata said the central bank should continue raising rates gradually and cautiously

Written on February 26, 2026 at 2:17 pm, by
BoJ’s Takata urges gradual rate hikes, cautious balance-sheet reduction, and flexible JGB buying to limit volatility.
China’s central bank fixed USD/CNY at 6.9228, below 6.9321 prior and Reuters’ 6.8605 estimate

Written on February 26, 2026 at 2:16 pm, by
PBOC set Thursday USD/CNY midpoint at 6.9228, outlining policy goals, tools, governance influence, and private banks.
Rubio says Iran long threatened America; missile-talk refusal complicates negotiations, while discussions centre on its nuclear programme
Written on February 26, 2026 at 1:47 pm, by
Rubio warned Iran remains a grave U.S. threat as talks focus on nuclear program and missiles.
TD Securities expects steady USD/CNY easing towards 6.7, with authorities limiting volatility while tolerating yuan strength

Written on February 26, 2026 at 1:46 pm, by
Strategists expect China to curb USD/CNY volatility through 2026 Two Sessions, allowing yuan strength before reforms.
Georgieva of the IMF said US goods inflation has been partly influenced by tariffs

Written on February 26, 2026 at 1:17 pm, by
Georgieva says tariffs lifted goods inflation, rate near neutral; debt must fall; deficits persist; tariffs average 10%.
Nvidia posts huge fiscal Q4 results, beating revenue forecasts, expanding margins, and projecting strong upcoming performance

Written on February 26, 2026 at 1:16 pm, by
Nvidia beat Q4 estimates, guided higher Q1 revenue, margins rose; hyperscalers drove half of sales.
AUD/JPY surpasses 111.00 as Australia’s CPI boosts expectations of further Reserve Bank of Australia hikes

Written on February 26, 2026 at 12:46 pm, by
AUD/JPY jumps 1.2% after Australia inflation boosts RBA hike bets; breaks new highs, eyes 112.00 next.
TD Securities expects Premier Li to set 2026 growth targets and deficits, prioritising demand-driven consumer stimulus

Written on February 26, 2026 at 12:46 pm, by
TD Securities expects China’s 2026 GDP target at 4.5–5.0%, with fiscal stimulus boosting domestic demand.