Key takeaways Oil pullback within strong uptrend: WTI eased 2.4% from its six-month high near $67 after a surprise 16 million-barrel surge in US crude inventories, but remains one of 2026’s top-performing assets with a 14.2% YTD gain. Geopolitical risk premium intact: Rising Middle East tensions and upcoming US-Iran nuclear talks in Geneva continue to […]
2026.02.26 2026.02.26 Euro Gains Momentum Against Greenback. Forecast as of 26.02.2026 Dmitri Demidenkohttps://www.litefinance.org/blog/authors/dmitri-demidenko/ Investors are buying cheap big tech stocks and hedging their risks by selling dollars. As a result, even the reduced likelihood that the Fed will ease its monetary policy is not helping EUR/USD bears. Let’s discuss this topic and make a trading
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Yen recovered mildly today following hawkish comments from BoJ Governor Kazuo Ueda, who signaled that the bank will “scrutinize data” at the March and April meetings before making a rate decision. However, gains remain capped as Yen remains the week’s laggard. While Ueda explicitly put a March hike on the table, markets suspect this is
CME outage sparks FX soul search – FX Markets Skip to main content End of drawer navigation content How November’s halt exposed fragile wiring of new futures-led market structure Foreign exchange futures account for roughly 2% of total spot and outright forwards volume. Yet when CME Group’s futures exchange and the EBS spot venue went
Reuters report that Toyota prepares potential $19bn share unwind in major governance reform signal. Summary: Toyota is preparing a potential ¥3 trillion (~$19bn) share sale via financial institutions to unwind cross-shareholdings, sources told Reuters. The plan could take place as early as 2026 but remains subject to change. Toyota may use buybacks to absorb shares;
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The US Dollar Index (DXY), which measures the value of the US Dollar (USD) against six major currencies, extends its losses for the second successive session and is trading around 97.50 during the Asian hours on Thursday. The Greenback remains under pressure amid ongoing uncertainty over the White House’s economic policies. In his State of
New Zealand equities rose 74 points, or 0.6%, to 13,600 in Thursday morning trade, rebounding from a subdued session the previous day. The benchmark NZX 50 reached a five-week high, supported by a tech-led rally on Wall Street on Wednesday as fears over AI-driven disruption receded. Upside momentum was partly capped by domestic reports that
Confidence remains high, but rising cost and wage pressures keep inflation risks alive. Summary: Business confidence fell 5 points to 59.2 but remains elevated. Own-activity outlook improved slightly to 52.6. Pricing intentions eased marginally but remain high at 53%. Cost expectations rose to 79.4% — highest since mid-2023. Wage expectations lifted to 3.01%, highest since
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva said on Wednesday that goods US inflation has been somewhat affected by tariffs. Key quotes Goods US inflation has been somewhat affected by tariffs. Bringing down the federal funds rate to 3.25% and 3.5% consistent with United States economy returning to full employment. Putting US public debt
Ueda keeps tightening bias intact, flags further hikes if outlook firms. Summary: Ueda reiterates conditional tightening bias Rates to rise if outlook materialises Underlying inflation still below 2% Policy aimed at preventing overshoot BoJ says not “behind the curve” Inflation expected to re-accelerate No change to January projections Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda reinforced
Bulls are back in action after today’s almost ecstatic price action, particularly among higher beta and tech-related assets. Nasdaq closes higher by 1.42% as Markets await Nvidia earnings. As a matter of fact, it seems participants have anticipated stronger revenues for the firm, which, honestly, wouldn’t be surprising given their recent streak. The results should
Gold (XAU/USD) is trading above $5200/oz, fueled by geopolitical risks, trade uncertainty, and rising rate cut expectations. NVIDIA’s upcoming earnings report is a critical sentiment test that could either increase safe-haven demand for gold or temporarily halt its rally. The technical outlook is bullish, aiming for $5300. Most Read: EUR/USD: Trapped at 1.1800 as Euro
Gold buyers are returning to the fold on Wednesday, targeting the $5,200 area and possibly beyond, after Tuesday’s corrective dip from monthly highs. The rebound in the precious metal comes as the US Dollar loses traction, with Trump’s SOTU speech offering little fresh direction and AI-related nerves continuing to ease. Source link
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This was hinted at in the API numbers yesterday but it’s still an astonishing build. Gasoline -1011K vs -560K expected Distillates +252K vs -1594K exp There were some waves late yesterday when the API survey showed this: Crude +11.4m Gasoline -1530K Distillates -2770K So even with this tip-off in the API report, this is still
