Monthly Archives: February 2026
ING’s Min Joo Kang expects the Bank of Korea to keep rates at 2.5%, amid contained inflation, ongoing financial stability concerns

Written on February 21, 2026 at 9:12 am, by
ING expects Bank of Korea to hold 2.5% rate, inflation near target amid financial stability concerns.
Dallas Fed President Lorie Logan says inflation risks persist, with policy ready to address mandate-related uncertainties

Written on February 21, 2026 at 9:11 am, by
Dallas Fed President Lorie Logan cites tech and tariff uncertainty; inflation risks persist; jobs stable; banks urged liquidity.
MUFG analysts expect India’s fourth-quarter GDP to slow amid weaker exports, while domestic demand stays resilient
Written on February 21, 2026 at 8:42 am, by
India’s Q4 GDP seen slowing on weaker exports; rupee pressured by outflows; USD/INR seen nearing 93.00.
Silver’s recovery extends as bulls dominate; safe-haven demand lifts XAG/USD near $82.80, up over 5% weekly

Written on February 21, 2026 at 8:41 am, by
Silver rose for third day as US-Iran tensions boosted safe-haven demand, lifting XAG/USD toward $82.80.
Baker Hughes reports the US oil rig count holding steady at 409 rigs across the United States
Written on February 21, 2026 at 8:12 am, by
Baker Hughes reports the US oil rig count at 409, indicating current active drilling rig levels nationwide.
Ahead of US GDP and inflation, S&P and Nasdaq futures remain rangebound as EPH/ENQ await pivot acceptance

Written on February 21, 2026 at 8:11 am, by
S&P and Nasdaq futures stayed rangebound awaiting GDP/inflation, with key gate levels set to define post-data direction.
Min Joo Kang expects Japan’s January data to strengthen, easing inflation and leaving BoJ policy unchanged

Written on February 21, 2026 at 7:41 am, by
Japan awaits key data: industrial output and retail sales rising, inflation easing; Bank of Japan likely holds rates.
Sterling gains versus the dollar after Supreme Court halts Trump tariffs and disappointing US GDP weakens demand

Written on February 21, 2026 at 7:41 am, by
GBP/USD climbed 0.23% to 1.3494 as Supreme Court tariff ruling and softer US GDP weakened Dollar.
Following the RBNZ’s postponed tightening, NZD/USD hovers near 0.5970, as US trade worries persist

Written on February 21, 2026 at 7:12 am, by
NZD/USD hovered near 0.5970 as RBNZ held rates, signaled delayed hikes; US tariff uncertainty capped moves.
Sterling gains versus the dollar after US judges block Trump’s tariffs and weaker American GDP pressures USD

Written on February 21, 2026 at 7:11 am, by
GBP/USD climbed near 1.3494 as Supreme Court blocked Trump tariffs, weakening dollar; UK sales beat forecasts.