Deutsche Bank’s Chief UK Economist Sanjay Raja highlights further signs of weakness in the UK labour market, with falling HMRC payrolled employees, elevated redundancies and a higher unemployment rate...
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Supported by relative growth – BNP Paribas
BNP Paribas analysts project Eurozone growth at 1.6% in 2026, with quarterly expansion around 0.5% and inflation below 2%. Stronger activity and fiscal measures in Germany and higher military spending...
GBP/JPY plummets to near 207.50 as UK labor market deteriorates
The GBP/JPY pair is down almost 0.85% to near 207.50 during the European trading session on Tuesday. The cross faces intense selling pressure as the Pound Sterling plunges after the release of the Uni...
WTI Oil hesitates above $63.00 with geopolitics in the spotlight
Crude Oil prices are ticking lower in quiet markets on Tuesday, but remain steady within February’s trading range with all eyes on the US-Iran talks. The US Benchmark WTI has pulled back from Monday’s...
Fed cuts pushed back to summer – Danske Bank
Danske Research Team has shifted its Federal Reserve call, now expecting two 25 bp rate cuts in June and September instead of March and June. They then see the policy rate held at 3.00–3.25% through 2...
When is the Germany ZEW Survey and how it could affect EUR/USD?
German ZEW Survey Overview The Zentrum für Europäische Wirtschaftsforschung (ZEW) will release its German Economic Sentiment Index and the Current Situation Index for February at 10:00 GMT later on Tu...
GBP/USD extends losses below 1.3600 as UK labour data disappoints
The Pound (GBP) accelerated its reversal against the US Dollar (USD) on Tuesday, dipping below 1.3600 and reaching session lows around 1.3570 at the time of writing. UK data released on Tuesday reveal...
EUR/GBP rallies to 0.8725 as weak UK jobs data weighs on GBP
The EUR/GBP cross gains some positive traction for the second straight day and rallies to a fresh daily high, around the 0.8725 region, during the early European session in reaction to disappointing U...
Fundstrat Technical Strategist Warns Stock Market Could Bleed for Most of 2026 – Here’s Why
Fundstrat Technical Strategist Warns Stock Market Could Bleed for Most of 2026 – Here’s Why – The Daily Hodl &...
Magna international Q4 earnings surpass expectations, dividend raised
Key takeaways Magna International posted Q4 EPS of $2.18, topping estimates as sales rose 2% to $10.85B. MGA’s Body Exteriors & Structures and Seating Systems drove EBIT gains on productivit...
Key Economic Events This Week: Markets Closed Monday, Fed Minutes and PCE Data Ahead
Key Insights: Key economic events this week highlight Fed minutes, Q4 GDP, and December PCE inflation data. U.S. markets close Monday for Presidents’ Day before a packed schedule of economic releases....
Markets turn cautious after long weekend in US
Here is what you need to know on Tuesday, February 17: Safe-haven flows dominate the action in financial markets early Tuesday as trading conditions normalize following the US holiday. The economic ca...
USD/CHF faces slight pressure near 0.7700 ahead of opening of US markets
The USD/CHF pair trades marginally lower to near 0.7690 during the European trading session on Tuesday. The Swiss Franc pair faces slight selling pressure, while the US Dollar (USD) trades broadly cal...
Hawkish RBNZ hints support outlook – ING
ING’s FX Strategist Francesco Pesole expects the Reserve Bank of New Zealand to keep rates unchanged on 18 February but to revise inflation and policy rate projections higher, partly validating tighte...
Canadian Dollar falls as Oil prices weaken on oversupply concerns
USD/CAD continues its winning streak for the fifth consecutive day, trading around 1.3650 during the European hours on Tuesday. The pair appreciates as the commodity-linked Canadian Dollar (CAD) faces...
United Kingdom ILO Unemployment Rate (3M) came in at 5.2%, above expectations (5.1%) in December
Gold attracts some follow-through selling for the second straight day and dives to over a one-week low, around the $4,858 area, heading into the European session on Tuesday. The commodity, however, qu...
Jobs data to guide RBA path – BBH
Brown Brothers Harriman’s (BBH) Global Head of Markets Strategy Elias Haddad points out that the RBA has resumed tightening, lifting the cash rate to 3.85% and signaling more hikes as demand and labor...
Slides below 153.00 as bears eye 200-day EMA support
The USD/JPY pair meets with a fresh supply on Tuesday and slides further below the 153.00 mark heading into the European session, reversing a major part of the previous day’s positive move. Spot...
What to Expect Until the End of February 2026
Altcoins Short-term technical projections suggest ADA could grind higher into month-end, though broader chart structure remains cautious. Key Takeaways ADA trades around $0.30 after a monthly drop of ...
Stronger global role supports upside bias – ING
ING analysts Chris Turner, Benjamin Schroeder and Dmitry Dolgin discuss how the ECB’s expansion of the EUREP facility underpins the Euro’s international role and may influence EUR/USD. They argue that...
Holds losses below 1.1850 near nine-day EMA barrier
EUR/USD extends its losses for the second successive session, trading around 1.1840 during the early European hours on Tuesday. The 14-day Relative Strength Index (RSI) momentum indicator at 53 (neutr...
Data-dependent BOE easing risks – BBH
Brown Brothers Harriman’s (BBH) Elias Haddad highlights that the Pound underperformed after weak UK Q4 GDP reinforced expectations for further Bank of England rate cuts. Markets price a high probabili...
Data-driven rate cut risks weigh – Commerzbank
Commerzbank’s Thu Lan Nguyen highlights that recent UK data have become crucial after the Bank of England’s narrow decision to keep rates unchanged. She argues that labour market and inflation release...
Bundesbank Backs Euro CBDC, Stablecoins Push
Key Insights Bundesbank backed euro CBDC and stablecoins. Nagel linked payments to European sovereignty. U.S. stablecoin law shaped policy debate. At a New Year’s Reception in Frankfurt on Monday, Joa...
Binance Records Third Straight Month of Stablecoin Outflows
Altcoins For three consecutive months, stablecoin capital has been steadily leaving Binance instead of flowing into it. While short-term outflows are common during volatile periods, a sustained multi-...
20-day EMA to act as key support zone
The AUD/USD pair is down 0.2% to near 0.7060 during the early European trading session on Tuesday. The Aussie pair is slightly under pressure as the Australian Dollar (AUD) drops after the release of ...
GBP/USD demonstrates a sharp volatility contraction
When is the UK employment data and how could it affect GBP/USD? The United Kingdom (UK) labor market data for the three months ending December is scheduled to be published today at 07:00 GMT. Accordin...
Dubai licenses Animoca Brands to expand institutional Web3 services
Animoca Brands, a Hong Kong-based Web3 leader, has been granted a Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) license by Dubai’s Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA), enabling the Web3 powerhouse to p...
When is the UK employment data and how could it affect GBP/USD?
The United Kingdom (UK) labor market data for the three months ending December is scheduled to be published today at 07:00 GMT. According to estimates, the ILO Unemployment Rate remained steady at 5.1...
Bundesbank Chief Suggests EUR Stablecoins to Boost Economy
Key Highlights Bundesbank president, Joachim Nagel, has announced his support for euro-backed stablecoins and a digital euro to avoid “digital dollarisation.” His statement comes when the stablecoin m...
SUI Price Stuck at $1— Derivatives Data Reveals Major Breakout Potential
SUI price shows a temporary consolidation trend around $1 floor to recoup its prevailing downtrend for next move. Derivatives data shows approximately $144 million in short positions vulnerable to liq...
GBP/JPY slips below 208.50 as BoJ-BoE policy gap weighs, UK jobs eyed
The GBP/JPY cross meets with a fresh supply in the vicinity of mid-209.00s during the Asian session on Tuesday and snaps a two-day winning streak. Spot prices drop to the 208.25 region in the last hou...