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Chart Art: WTI Crude Oil (USOIL) Tests Resistance After This Week’s Rally
Oil prices hit a ceiling after swinging higher in the past few days. Will this lead to Black Crack dipping back toward its previous support areas?
Event Guide: Euro Area Flash PMIs (February 2026)
Will the upcoming eurozone flash PMI readings point to further stagnation or are we about to see green shoots? Here’s what to look out for in these data points.
TA Alert of the Day: NZD/USD Prints Golden Cross, Signals Bullish Bias
NZD/USD flashes a bullish “golden cross” as the 50-day SMA rises above the 200-day SMA, signaling improving medium-term momentum. Focus now turns to 0.609 for confirmation. Will it break or whipsaw?
Financial & Forex Market Recap: Feb. 18, 2026
Dollar surged as Fed minutes revealed officials considering rate hikes if inflation persists, while oil rallied on Middle East tensions and RBNZ dovishness pressured kiwi lower.
Case Study: AUD/NZD Post-RBNZ – Managing Two Plausible Swing Scenarios
Diverging central bank paths spark an AUD/NZD surge. This study breaks down momentum breakouts versus value pullbacks to navigate the post-RBNZ Kiwi sell-off.
Reserve Bank of New Zealand Holds the OCR at 2.25%
The RBNZ held the OCR at 2.25% in its first decision under Governor Anna Breman. The Kiwi sold off as the rate forecast disappointed hawkish expectations.
2 Reasons Why You Should Stay Away from Dead Markets
If you’re thinking about pushing through dead market stretches, pump the brakes and consider these two reasons why you might want to sit this one out.
Chart Art: EUR/NZD Pressures a Key Resistance Zone
EUR/NZD is testing the top of its consolidation! Will we see a breakout, or will euro bears and Kiwi bulls step in to keep the pair inside the triangle?
Event Guide: Australia’s Employment Report (January 2026)
Will Australia’s labor market cool after December’s blowout, or is another surprise about to shake up RBA rate expectations?
Chart Art: GBP/USD Descending Triangle at Uptrend Line
Cable is stuck in a holding pattern just above a longer-term ascending trend line. Which direction could it break out this time?
Pound Takes a Hit As U.K. Employment Data Missed Estimates
The U.K. employment change figure for January reflected a 28.6K increase in joblessness versus the estimated 22.8K gain, while the unemployment rate ticked higher from 5.1% to 5.2%.
Financial & Forex Market Recap: Feb. 17, 2026
Wall Street whipsawed as AI disruption fears sent gold and oil sharply lower, Fed speakers delivered mixed rate signals, and sterling slid on deteriorating U.K. labor data.
Chart Art: CAD/JPY Is Testing a Key Range Support!
CAD/JPY is back at a key support zone that may make or break its 300-pip consolidation. Will we get a breakout in the next few sessions?
FX Watch: GBP/NZD and NZD/CHF Setups if RBNZ Turns Bullish for NZD
If the RBNZ event comes across as bullish for the New Zealand dollar, we’re watching NZD/CHF and GBP/NZD for potential follow-through.
Chart Art: NZD/CHF Testing Reversal Pattern Neckline
NZD/CHF has formed what appears to be a head and shoulders pattern on its 4-hour time frame, so can it go for a reversal soon? Better keep your eyes on this neckline support!
FX Watch: AUD/NZD and NZD/JPY Areas of Interest for a Cautious RBNZ Decision
The RBNZ is widely expected to keep interest rates on hold for the time being, so the spotlight could be on new RBNZ head Breman’s presser and the updated quarterly economic forecasts. Here’s what I’m watching on AUD/NZD and NZD/JPY.
Event Guide: RBNZ Monetary Policy Statement (February 2026)
Is the RBNZ about to confirm that its easing cycle is over? Or will they keep the door open for further interest rate cuts? Here’s what to look out for in the upcoming central bank announcement.
TA Alert of the Day: GBP/JPY Tests Support as Stochastic Signals Fading Downside Pressure
GBP/JPY rebounds to 2090 as a bullish Stochastic crossover emerges from oversold territory. Will this momentum shift spark a sustained move higher or fade into another relief bounce?
Financial & Forex Market Recap: Feb. 16, 2026
Markets traded in subdued fashion during holiday-shortened Monday as US observed Presidents’ Day and China remained closed, with thin volumes producing modest moves despite lingering AI disruption concerns.
Premium Watchlist Recap: U.S. Employment Reports (January 2026)
Dollar strategies faced conflicting signals as better-than-expected payrolls clashed with historic revisions, with only USD/JPY setups advancing beyond watchlist stage amid risk-off flows.
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