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Feb 2026
During Asian trading, USD/CAD hovered near 1.3645 as softer CPI and cheaper oil weakened CAD

USD/CAD climbed to 1.3645 as softer Canadian inflation and falling oil boosted rate-cut expectations.

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Feb 2026
Following the RBNZ holding rates steady, the NZD/USD pair attracts sellers, retreating towards 0.6000 again

NZD/USD slips as RBNZ holds rates at 2.25%; pair nears 0.6000, awaiting guidance and Fed cuts.

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Feb 2026
New Zealand’s RBNZ keeps interest rates at 2.25%, matching forecasts, with markets largely unsurprised by today’s decision

RBNZ held New Zealand’s official cash rate at 2.25%, matching expectations and signaling no immediate policy changes.

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Feb 2026
Australia’s fourth-quarter Wage Price Index rises 0.8% quarter-on-quarter, matching economists’ forecasts and market expectations

Australia’s Wage Price Index rose 0.8% in Q4, matching expectations and indicating steady quarterly wage growth.

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Feb 2026
Australia’s year-on-year Wage Price Index held steady at 3.4% during the fourth quarter, unchanged overall

Australia’s Wage Price Index rose 3.4% year-on-year in Q4, unchanged from the previous quarter’s reading.

18

Feb 2026
During early Asian trading, gold slips near $4,860 as Lunar New Year closures thin liquidity, easing demand

Gold dipped to $4,860 amid thin Lunar New Year trading; investors await FOMC minutes, Iran tensions ease.

18

Feb 2026
Japan’s total merchandise trade balance came in at ¥-1B, beating forecasts of ¥-2142.1B in January

Japan posted a ¥1B merchandise trade deficit in January, beating forecasts of ¥2,142.1B deficit.

18

Feb 2026
During early Asian trading, Takaichi’s economic outlook lifts the Yen, pushing USD/JPY down near 153.25

USD/JPY slid near 153.25 as yen gained on BoJ hike bets and Takaichi stimulus optimism.

18

Feb 2026
Silver tumbles almost 5%, pressured by steady Treasury yields and a firm dollar, trading near $73.49

Silver slid nearly 5% as dollar and yields held firm; bears eye $72 breakdown, $70 target.

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Feb 2026
BNP Paribas expects China’s 2025 GDP at 5.0%, slowing in 2026 amid weak demand, property stress

BNP Paribas projects China’s GDP growth at 5% in 2025, slowing in 2026 amid weak demand.

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