Reserve Bank of New Zealand’s (RBNZ) new Governor Anna Breman said on Thursday that if the outlook for inflation changes, committee will adjust policy stance to ensure inflation returns to target. Key quotes If the outlook for inflation changes, committee will adjust policy stance to ensure inflation returns to target.Wage growth is modest, we do have […]
The primary driver for the USD/JPY climb was the Federal Reserve’s cautious stance on rate cuts, which boosted the US Dollar. A massive surge in Japanese exports (16.8% YoY) failed to lift the Yen due to the widening policy gap with the Fed. The pair is at a critical technical juncture, with a sustained close
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This is a day later than normal this week due to the US holiday on Monday. — This data point is from a privately-conducted survey by the American Petroleum Institute (API). It’s a survey of oil storage facilities and companies The official report is due Wednesday morning US time. The two reports are quite different.
Traders just got back on the risk-off schedule after this morning’s turn in narrative regarding the Middle East. Just yesterday, it seemed that communications were heading towards further confidence in a Nuclear deal between the US and Iran. But as was expressed by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, “It’s been very difficult for anyone
The Federal Reserve released the minutes of its latest monetary policy meeting on Wednesday, revealing that officials remain divided about the outlook for interest rates. The minutes of the Fed’s January 27-28 meeting said several participants felt further rate cuts would likely be appropriate if inflation were to decline in line with their expectations. However,
Standard Chartered’s Madhur Jha and Ethan Lester highlight that around 80% of global trade moves via sea routes, with Asia, and particularly China, increasingly dominant in port rankings and liner shipping connectivity. They note that enhanced Chinese connectivity and rising intra-EM trade are reshaping global logistics, relative terms of trade, current account performance and supply-chain
Gold (XAU/USD) has breached $5000/oz, challenging the consensus that its recent rally was a “dead cat bounce.” While the long-term trend is bullish, the short-term view is neutral-to-bearish, with a key upside breakout level at 5046. A barrage of US data and geopolitical risk ahead this week could be a key driver for Gold prices.
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Prior was +0.4% Capacity utilization 76.2% vs 76.5% expected Manufacturing output +0.6% vs +0.4% expected The Federal Reserve’s industrial production data for the fall was complicated by delayed releases stemming from the government shutdown, with October and November figures published jointly on December 23 and December data following on January 16. Despite the reporting disruptions,
Dollar trades slightly firmer as investors position ahead of FOMC minutes from January meeting. The hold decision itself is old news; what markets want to understand is how far policymakers are from resuming rate cuts. The dissent from Governors Christopher Waller and Stephen Miran was expected, given their dovish leanings. The more critical insight lies
Solana range trades in little volatility Over recent weeks, Solana (SOL) has stabilised above its early February $67.70 low, following its sharp mid- to late January sell-off. It marked a sharp reversal from the tentative stabilisation many traders had hoped would extend into early 2026. What initially appeared to be a routine pullback quickly developed into
Both contracts reclaimed February’s central pivots after Tuesday’s full rotation, with the market now pressing into decision zones where acceptance or rejection will shape the post-Minutes response. ES and Dow trading desk — Feb 18, 2026 Mid-London – New York: CP reclaimed ahead of the Fed Minutes ES trading desk — Feb 18, 2026 S&P
UK consumer price inflation eased to a ten-month low in January on weaker fuel and food costs, raising expectations of an interest rate reduction by the Bank of England. The consumer price index posted an annual increase of 3.0 percent, the Office for National Statistics reported Wednesday. This was the lowest inflation since March 2025,
Macro update Wall Street edges higher: US equities finished with modest gains, with the Dow Jones up 0.07%, the S&P 500 adding 0.1% and the Nasdaq 100 rising 0.14%, recovering from earlier losses in a still-volatile session. Tech rebounds but software lags: The S&P 500 technology sector ended 0.5% higher, supported by NVIDIA and Apple, while software
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2026.02.18 2026.02.18 EUR to INR Forecast for 2026, 2027, 2028–2030 and Beyond Jana Kanehttps://www.litefinance.org/blog/authors/jana-kane/ The EURINR currency pair reflects the value of the euro against the Indian rupee. The rate is influenced by macroeconomic factors, financial regulators’ policies, and global economic trends. The EURINR pair attracts both short-term traders and long-term investors, playing a pivotal
