Monthly Archives: February 2026
New Zealand’s imports decreased to $6.73B from $7.6B previously, reflecting a month-on-month decline
Written on February 20, 2026 at 10:11 am, by
New Zealand imports fell to $6.73b in January, down $0.87b from $7.6b previous month.
Ahead of PCE, GDP and PMI releases, the US dollar stayed firm as jobless claims fell to 206K
Written on February 20, 2026 at 9:42 am, by
US jobless claims beat estimates, boosting dollar; markets await Core PCE, GDP, PMIs amid mixed central-bank signals.
Commerzbank’s analysts say USD/INR remains range-bound as India’s trade deficit widens, driven by soaring gold imports
Written on February 20, 2026 at 9:41 am, by
India’s January trade deficit hit $34.7bn as gold imports surged; rupee steady, USD/INR seen 90–91.00.
Argentina’s monthly trade balance reached $1,987M, exceeding the $900M forecast, during January reporting period
Written on February 20, 2026 at 9:12 am, by
Argentina posted a $1,987m January trade surplus, far exceeding forecasts of $900m month-on-month.
BNY’s EMEA macro strategist Geoff Yu says higher import prices hinder bullishness; industrial metals lack rebound support
Written on February 20, 2026 at 9:11 am, by
Industrial metals stay below early-year peaks; weak demand, falling import prices, and Indonesia nickel cuts pressure markets.
UOB economists foresee Bank of Thailand cutting the one-day repo 25bps to 1.00%, terminal rate expected
Written on February 20, 2026 at 8:42 am, by
UOB expects Bank of Thailand to cut repo rate to 1.00%, terminal; neutral range 0.75–1.25%.
USD/CHF reached an eight-session peak, as US jobless claims dropped to 206K, beating expectations
Written on February 20, 2026 at 8:41 am, by
Dollar gains versus franc after jobless claims beat forecasts; Swiss industrial output slips; USD/CHF rises, eyes PCE.
Bhargava says BSP cut rates 25bp to 4.25%, yet signalled caution amid weaker-than-expected growth outlook
Written on February 20, 2026 at 8:12 am, by
BSP cut policy rate to 4.25%, adopted cautious guidance as weak spending and confidence cloud growth outlook.
With Japan’s CPI due, traders keep USD/JPY near 155.00, as the yen stays rangebound
Written on February 20, 2026 at 8:11 am, by
USD/JPY held near 154.95; dollar strength from hawkish Fed minutes precedes Japan CPI, BoJ policy clues.
US EIA reports crude oil inventories fell 9.014 million, undershooting forecasts of a 2.1 million rise
Written on February 20, 2026 at 7:42 am, by
EIA reported US crude inventories fell 9.014 million barrels, far exceeding expectations for a 2.1 million increase.
