Monthly Archives: February 2026
Despite Bailey suggesting further easing, Sterling climbs above 1.3500, amid uncertainty over US trade policies
Written on February 25, 2026 at 8:12 am, by
Pound Sterling rose Tuesday despite BoE hinting at possible easing, as uncertainty over US trade policies persists.
After reaching $67.23 previously, WTI trades near $65.95, slipping 0.68% amid tensions and supply growth
Written on February 25, 2026 at 8:11 am, by
WTI slipped near $65.95 as Middle East risks, rising inventories and tariff fears weighed on demand outlook.
Pill says the Bank of England must keep tackling inflation, focusing less on today’s target-level readings, more ahead
Written on February 25, 2026 at 7:41 am, by
Bank of England’s Huw Pill warns MPs inflation risks remain, urging caution as disinflation slows, labour stabilises.
Bailey told MPs inflation should near target by April, while March rate cut prospects remain uncertain
Written on February 25, 2026 at 7:12 am, by
Bailey told MPs inflation should near target by April; March rate cut remains open, easing possible this year.
Standard Chartered’s Dan Pan says Brazil benefits as tariffs drop, though US risks still linger
Written on February 25, 2026 at 7:11 am, by
Supreme Court voids Trump IEEPA tariffs, cutting Brazil’s effective US rates near 10% and boosting exports.
Despite Bailey suggesting further easing, sterling lifts above 1.3500 versus dollar amid US trade uncertainty
Written on February 25, 2026 at 6:42 am, by
GBP/USD rose near 1.3530 as BoE cut talk met firm dollar, trade uncertainty, upbeat US data.
USD/JPY climbs near 155.95, as stronger US data boosts dollar while yen stays weak amid policy worries
Written on February 25, 2026 at 6:41 am, by
USD/JPY rose near 155.95 as firm US data and trade worries boosted dollar, yen weakened.
USD/CAD holds near 1.3705, after reaching 1.3725, as a firmer dollar weighs on CAD
Written on February 25, 2026 at 6:12 am, by
USD/CAD steadied near 1.3705 as US tariffs, Fed cut expectations, and oil volatility pressured Canadian dollar.
Silver trades near $87.87 as the tariff-driven surge cools, prompting profit-taking after a sharp rally
Written on February 25, 2026 at 6:11 am, by
Silver retreats to $87.87 after tariff-driven surge; profit-taking rises as markets await Fed cues, data.
DBS economists say US ruling shifts ASEAN-6 tariffs to MFN plus 15% Section 122, until July 2026
Written on February 25, 2026 at 5:42 am, by
US court overturns IEEPA tariffs; ASEAN-6 now face MFN plus 15% Section 122 levy through July 2026.
