Monthly Archives: February 2026
Wall Street watches Nvidia’s earnings for clues on sustaining AI momentum and shaping overall market sentiment
Written on February 26, 2026 at 2:47 am, by
Nvidia powers AI rally despite weaker US growth shares; forecasts show surging earnings, revenue, margins, and guidance.
AUD/USD trades near 0.7090, gaining 0.42%, as faster Australian inflation lifts RBA tightening expectations
Written on February 26, 2026 at 2:46 am, by
AUD/USD rose to 0.7090 as stronger Australian inflation boosted RBA tightening bets; US Dollar stayed directionless.
Ahead of New York, S&P 500 futures lead gains; Nasdaq challenges resistance, needing confirmation above upper gate
Written on February 26, 2026 at 2:17 am, by
US futures held rebound in London; S&P led, Dow firm, Nasdaq lagged below resistance despite positives.
ABN AMRO’s Quaedvlieg says Warsh-led Fed may cut rates, adopting dovish guidance despite upbeat outlook
Written on February 26, 2026 at 2:16 am, by
ABN AMRO forecasts 75bps Fed cuts, policy near 3.00% year-end, with less transparent, more dovish approach.
During European trading, Sterling rises broadly, except against antipodeans, up 0.23% near 1.3520 versus Dollar
Written on February 26, 2026 at 1:48 am, by
Sterling climbed versus most majors, hitting 1.3520 despite Bailey’s dovish tone; markets eye 2026 rate cuts.
HSBC expects USD/CAD capped as oil underpins the Canadian dollar, amid softened US trade rhetoric, dollar trends
Written on February 26, 2026 at 1:46 am, by
HSBC says USD/CAD tracks broader dollar trends; oil supports CAD, tariffs ease, limiting upside potential.
Amid uncertainty over BoJ rate hikes, the yen falls broadly, slipping 0.6% to 156.80 versus USD
Written on February 26, 2026 at 1:16 am, by
Yen slid 0.6% to 156.80 per dollar as BoJ rate-hike uncertainty grew; Dollar regained ground.
US MBA mortgage applications fell to 0.4%, declining from 2.8% in February 20, according to data
Written on February 26, 2026 at 1:16 am, by
MBA mortgage applications rose 0.4% in week ending February 20, slowing from prior week’s 2.8% gain.
BBH’s Elias Haddad says DXY should remain mid‑range, reflecting rate spreads and lacking fresh catalysts
Written on February 26, 2026 at 12:47 am, by
BBH sees DXY rangebound near 96–100, near-term steady, but longer-term dollar outlook weaker amid US risks.
Rabobank’s Jane Foley says reflationist BoJ nominees unsettle yen and bonds, yet policy direction stays steady
Written on February 26, 2026 at 12:46 am, by
Takaichi nominated reflationist professors to BOJ board, stirring yen and JGBs; policy shift likely modest, fading.
