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
Yen is firmly back in its traditional inverse relationship with global risk sentiment. Today’s broad-based selloff in the currency moved in tandem with a powerful equity rally stretching from Asia to Europe. In Asia, the Nikkei 225 surged past 58,000 for the first time, while the KOSPI smashed through the 6,000 level in a decisive
Malta’s EU measure of inflation moderated in January to the lowest level in ten months, data from the National Statistics Office showed on Wednesday. The harmonized index of consumer prices, or HICP, climbed 2.3 percent year-on-year in January, following a 2.5 percent rise in December. Moreover, this was the lowest inflation rate since March 2025,
In January 2026, the Euro Area saw a notable cooling in cost pressures as annual inflation was confirmed at 1.7%, a drop from the 2.0% recorded in December. This mark represents the lowest inflation level since September 2024, a shift that occurred alongside a significant strengthening of the euro, which surpassed the $1.20 threshold, its
Pound Sterling trades higher against its peers despite BoE Bailey’s dovish remarks The Pound Sterling (GBP) trades higher against its major currency peers, except antipodeans, 0.23% higher to near 1.3520 against the US Dollar (USD) during the European trading session on Wednesday. The British currency gains even as Bank of England (BoE) Governor Andrew Bailey
Solana recovery underway In recent weeks, Solana (SOL) has traded in a more technically driven and ecosystem-focused environment, with price action reflecting internal network developments, shifting on-chain activity and evolving sentiment around layer-1 competition rather than broader macro forces. After stabilising from its earlier correction, SOL attempted to rebuild momentum, but gains have so far
2026.02.25 2026.02.25 Yen Slumps As Takaichi’s Speech Reignites Sell-Off. Forecast as of 25.02.2026 Dmitri Demidenkohttps://www.litefinance.org/blog/authors/dmitri-demidenko/ When Sanae Takaichi found the Bank of Japan’s independence beneficial, she emphasized it. However, the slowdown in inflation allowed the prime minister to change her stance. Her toughness towards the BoJ is driving USD/JPY quotes higher. Let’s discuss this topic and
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In an exclusive interview with Reuters, former Bank of Japan chief, Haruhiko Kuroda expressed concerns about potential inflationary upswing coming from Takaichi’s big spending plans and a weak yen. Kuroda is famous for leading the BoJ during the Abenomics era. He launched a massive monetary stimulus in 2013 in an attempt to bring Japan out
Dollar fell broadly again today, pressured by renewed risk appetite as global equities pushed higher. The greenback struggled to attract safe-haven demand despite lingering geopolitical and trade uncertainties, with investors favoring higher-beta currencies instead. Asian markets set the tone. Both Nikkei 225 and KOSPI hit fresh record highs, tracking the tech-driven rebound in the US
