Monthly Archives: February 2026
Amid BoJ rate-hike speculation and Eurozone sentiment worries, EUR/JPY slips to 181.23, down 0.40%
Written on February 17, 2026 at 10:42 pm, by
EUR/JPY slipped to 181.23 as stronger yen, BoJ hike bets, and weak Euro confidence pressured.
INGING’s Frantisek Taborsky expects Romania’s central bank to hold 6.50% rates, easing inflation, gradual leu flexibility
Written on February 17, 2026 at 10:41 pm, by
ING expects Romania’s central bank to hold 6.50%, as inflation stays near 10% before easing mid-year.
Ahead of the US market open, the Indian rupee stays flat near 90.80 versus dollar
Written on February 17, 2026 at 10:12 pm, by
Rupee stayed near 90.80 as importer dollar demand, RBI intervention fears, and oil, Fed cues influenced.
During European trading, GBP/USD recouped half earlier losses yet remained 0.23% lower around 1.3600
Written on February 17, 2026 at 10:11 pm, by
GBP/USD pares losses near 1.3600 after weak UK jobs data; traders await CPI, key support/resistance levels.
In South Africa, the unemployment rate dropped to 31.4% in Q4 from 31.9% previously
Written on February 17, 2026 at 9:42 pm, by
South Africa’s unemployment rate edged down to 31.4% in Q4, from 31.9% in the previous quarter.
BBH’s Elias Haddad sees January inflation easing, leaving Canadian rates at 2.25%, with Q1 near-target price growth
Written on February 17, 2026 at 9:41 pm, by
BBH expects Canada inflation to cool; BoC hold 2.25%, USD/CAD range 1.3500–1.3800 near term.
During European trading, risk aversion tied to AI worries nudges US index futures slightly lower overall
Written on February 17, 2026 at 9:12 pm, by
US futures dip as risk appetite wanes; investors await Fed minutes, rate-cut odds, and key earnings.
Italy’s EU trade deficit widens to €2.447B, deteriorating from the previous €1.959B reading
Written on February 17, 2026 at 9:11 pm, by
Italy’s EU trade deficit widened to €2.447B in December, worsening from €1.959B previously, reflecting imports exceeding exports.
MUFG’s Derek Halpenny notes improved JGBs easing fiscal worries; risk-off prevails, yen leads G10 amid lower yields
Written on February 17, 2026 at 8:43 pm, by
Risk-off markets lifted yen on JGB gains; equities, yields, gold and silver fell amid easing Japan fiscal worries.
Traders monitor FOMC minutes as the Dollar Index maintains strength above 97.00, near 97.20 in Europe
Written on February 17, 2026 at 8:41 pm, by
DXY held above 97 as markets awaited FOMC minutes, with rate-cut bets rising before key data.
