Monthly Archives: February 2026
Against a weakening backdrop, GBP/USD stays above 1.3600, lacking bearish conviction before UK employment figures
Written on February 17, 2026 at 1:11 pm, by
GBP/USD remains pressured as dollar firms; traders await UK jobs, CPI, and Fed minutes for direction.
During Asian hours, gold falls again near $4,930, as China’s holidays keep volumes muted
Written on February 17, 2026 at 12:42 pm, by
Gold slips near $4,930 as thin Asia trading meets holiday closures; Fed cut bets and geopolitics watch.
Following divergences between BoJ and Fed policy, Japanese Yen strengthens, pressuring USD/JPY near 153.75 resistance
Written on February 17, 2026 at 12:41 pm, by
USD/JPY retreats from 153.75; yen-intervention watch, BoJ-Fed divergence, weak dollar, FOMC minutes eyed, downside bias.
After RBA minutes, the Australian dollar stays muted; AUD/USD drifts near 0.7070 in Asian trading hours
Written on February 17, 2026 at 12:12 pm, by
AUD/USD dipped to 0.7070 after RBA minutes; markets eye Australian wages, jobs, and key Fed data.
RBA minutes reveal February hike driven by firmer data, widespread inflation persistence, and looser financial conditions
Written on February 17, 2026 at 12:11 pm, by
RBA minutes cite stronger data, persistent inflation and easing conditions; raised cash rate to 3.85%, data-dependent.
Commerzbank says PBoC may target overnight repos, echoing the Fed, as seasonal lending stays strong
Written on February 17, 2026 at 11:42 am, by
Speculation grows PBoC may shift to overnight repo as main policy tool, aligning with Fed.
UOB predicts Malaysia’s growth will ease as BNM holds rates; 4Q25 GDP hit 6.3% year-on-year
Written on February 17, 2026 at 11:41 am, by
Malaysia’s 4Q25 GDP surged 6.3%, lifting 2025 growth to 5.2%; UOB sees 2026 moderating.
7 Best ETFs to Buy Now: The Ultimate Guide
Written on February 17, 2026 at 11:27 am, by luna
Key Takeaways What Are Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs)? Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) represent one of the most transformative innovations in modern investing. Unlike mutual funds, which price once daily at net asset value, ETFs trade throughout the trading day on stock exchanges, providing liquidity and transparency that traditional investment vehicles cannot match. An ETF owns a basket Continue Reading
BNY analysts expect BI to hold rates at 4.75%, favouring rupiah stability, keeping easing bias, limiting cuts
Written on February 17, 2026 at 11:12 am, by
BNY forecasts Bank Indonesia to hold 4.75% rates, prioritizing rupiah stability, easing bias, vigilant interventions.
DBS strategist Philip Wee says China keeps steering CNY higher; USD/CNY dips under 7.00, firm within band
Written on February 17, 2026 at 11:11 am, by
China strengthens yuan post-tariff truce, prioritizing credibility, digital systems, and global use over export competitiveness.
