Monthly Archives: February 2026
Eurozone HCOB Manufacturing PMI exceeded forecasts, reaching 50.8, signalling slightly improved factory activity in February
Written on February 20, 2026 at 9:11 pm, by
Eurozone HCOB Manufacturing PMI beat February forecasts, rising to 50.8 versus 50, a 0.8-point upside.
In February, Eurozone HCOB Composite PMI rose to 51.9, exceeding the 51.5 forecast by analysts
Written on February 20, 2026 at 8:42 pm, by
Eurozone HCOB Composite PMI rose to 51.9 in February, beating forecasts; article stresses investment risks.
In February, Eurozone HCOB Services PMI missed forecasts, recording 51.8 versus an expected 52
Written on February 20, 2026 at 8:41 pm, by
Eurozone HCOB Services PMI fell to 51.8 in February, missing 52 forecast but still signaling expansion.
Strong dollar lifted USD/JPY above 155; Japan’s budget talks and tax-cut plan steer yen safe-haven demand
Written on February 20, 2026 at 8:13 pm, by
USD/JPY tops 155 on dollar strength; Middle East risks and Japan tax, BOJ shifts influence safe havens.
February’s France HCOB Composite PMI reached 49.9, exceeding predictions of 49.6, according to reports
Written on February 20, 2026 at 8:11 pm, by
France’s February HCOB Composite PMI rose to 49.9, beating forecasts and nearing stabilisation despite contraction.
France’s HCOB February manufacturing PMI slipped to 49.9, undershooting expectations of 51.4
Written on February 20, 2026 at 7:41 pm, by
France’s HCOB Manufacturing PMI fell to 49.9 in February, missing forecasts and signaling mild manufacturing contraction.
In February, France’s HCOB Services PMI reached 49.6, beating forecasts of 49 in third person
Written on February 20, 2026 at 7:41 pm, by
France’s February HCOB Services PMI rose to 49.6, beating forecasts, yet still signaling contraction below 50.
Pesole at ING says oil price surges may weaken EUR/USD towards 1.160, despite risk-off support against Dollar
Written on February 20, 2026 at 7:12 pm, by
ING: rising oil typically weakens euro; $5 Brent adds 1% EUR/USD downside, Iran escalation risks 1.160.
Gold holds above $5,000 with a positive tone; cautious buyers await US data amid mixed fundamentals
Written on February 20, 2026 at 7:11 pm, by
Gold stays above $5,000 as geopolitical risks and key US data shape Fed-rate outlook, capping gains.
Danske analysts say softer Japanese inflation could delay BoJ hikes, despite robust demand from PMIs and fiscal policy
Written on February 20, 2026 at 6:42 pm, by
Japan’s inflation eased in January; utility subsidies lowered headline CPI, while core slowed, impacting BOJ policy outlook.
