Monthly Archives: February 2026
Despite stronger-than-expected US PPI figures, the DXY index shows only a modest decline against major currencies
Written on February 28, 2026 at 3:51 am, by davin
DXY steadied near 97.65 despite hot PPI; Fed cut odds fell, tariffs and diversification weighed sentiment.
James Knightley anticipates softer upcoming US ISM surveys, mirroring weaker regional Federal Reserve signals on rates timing
Written on February 28, 2026 at 3:21 am, by davin
ING forecasts softer ISM surveys, modest job growth, rising unemployment, and no Federal Reserve rate cut before June.
USD/CAD stays near 1.3680 as US PPI tops estimates, while Canada’s GDP shrinks, investors assess data
Written on February 28, 2026 at 3:20 am, by davin
USD/CAD holds near 1.3680 as US PPI tops forecasts and Canada GDP contracts unexpectedly in Q4.
Stronger-than-expected US producer inflation rattled markets, driving equity futures down and unsettling investors worldwide
Written on February 28, 2026 at 2:51 am, by davin
US stock futures drop after hot PPI; Dell surges on AI server outlook and raised guidance.
BNY macro chief Bob Savage says January Australian credit and money grew strongly, yet policy stance remains unchanged
Written on February 28, 2026 at 2:50 am, by davin
January data: Australia credit growth eased monthly, accelerated annually; housing, business credit and broad money strengthened.
Statistics Canada reports Canada’s Q4 annualised GDP fell 0.6%, missing forecasts, after 2.4% prior growth
Written on February 28, 2026 at 2:21 am, by davin
Canada’s GDP fell 0.6% annualised in Q4; 2025 growth weakest since 2020, exports dragging.
Euro rises versus Pound as UK political uncertainty and dovish Bank of England expectations undermine Sterling sentiment
Written on February 28, 2026 at 2:20 am, by davin
EUR/GBP climbed as UK political jitters and weak confidence hit Sterling, while softer German inflation aided Euro.
BBH’s Elias Haddad says the dollar remains rangebound, as thin data coincides with falling yields, weaker equities
Written on February 28, 2026 at 1:51 am, by davin
US dollar steady; equities weaken as Treasury yields fall below 4% amid safe-haven demand, rate-cut expectations.
The BLS reported January US annual PPI eased to 2.9%, beating forecasts of 2.6%
Written on February 28, 2026 at 1:50 am, by davin
US producer inflation eased to 2.9% in January, above forecasts; monthly PPI rose 0.5%, dollar steady.
Gold and silver increase after US ambassador urges nonessential Israel embassy staff to depart without delay
Written on February 28, 2026 at 1:21 am, by davin
US ambassador urged nonessential embassy staff to leave Israel; travel demand expected, pushing gold and silver higher.
