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Taiwan: Data to confirm strong upswing – DBS
DBS Group Research expects Taiwan’s upcoming January export orders and industrial production to show strong double-digit growth, helped by last year’s low base and robust global AI-driven demand, alongside semiconductor and ICT inventory restocking.
DXY slips as hot PPI stokes stagflation fears
DXY fell about 0.2% on Friday, grinding back into 97.60 after a hotter-than-expected Producer Price Index (PPI) report amplified concerns that inflation is proving stickier than the Federal Reserve (Fed) would like, weighing on growth expectations and dragging the Greenback lower.
India: Weak growth impulse and fiscal risks – Societe Generale
Societe Generale’s Kunal Kundu reviews India’s FY27 Union Budget, highlighting policy continuity and fiscal consolidation in a context of geopolitical strains and currency weakness.
GBP/USD slips as US PPI lifts US Dollar, Middle East risks rise
The Pound Sterling (GBP) drops some 0.10% on Friday as the Greenback is underpinned by a hot inflation report in the US, which prompted investors to price in a less dovish Federal Reserve (Fed).
AUD/USD holds firm as US Dollar retreats despite firm PPI
The Australian Dollar (AUD) trades flat against the US Dollar (USD) on Friday as the Greenback reverses earlier gains despite stronger-than-expected US Producer Price Index (PPI) data. At the time of writing, AUD/USD is trading around 0.7112 and is on track for an eighth consecutive week of gains.
United States Baker Hughes US Oil Rig Count dipped from previous 409 to 407
United States Baker Hughes US Oil Rig Count dipped from previous 409 to 407
China: Policy mix guides 2026 growth path – UOB
UOB’s Ho Woei Chen expects China’s National People’s Congress to set a 2026 real GDP growth target of 4.5–5.0%, with actual growth forecast at 4.7%.
Indonesia: Inflation seen higher on base effects – DBS
DBS Group Research expects Indonesia’s February inflation to rise to 4.1% year-on-year, driven by a low base and fading one-off stimulus in administered prices. While most components should stay subdued, elevated precious metal prices are seen lifting personal care costs.
Asia FX: Oil shock risks as US–Iran talks progress – MUFG
MUFG’s Senior Currency Analyst Lloyd Chan highlights that an escalation in US–Iran tensions could trigger an Oil price shock, reviving global inflation and hurting Asia’s net Oil importers.
NZD/USD advances as US Dollar softens, supported by RBNZ growth outlook
NZD/USD trades around 0.6000 on Friday at the time of writing, up 0.19% on the day, benefiting from a modest pullback in the US Dollar (USD) amid a wait-and-see mood ahead of fresh signals on the outlook for monetary policy in the United States (US).
Dow Jones Industrial Average drops 600 points as hot PPI data rattles markets
The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 600 points, or 1.15%, tumbling back below 49,000 on Friday, capping off a turbulent final trading week in February. The S&P 500 dropped around 0.7% while the Nasdaq Composite lost roughly 0.9%.
UK: Data and surveys preview – Deutsche Bank
Deutsche Bank outlines a busy UK data calendar, expecting stronger Net Consumer Credit, a partial rebound in Mortgage Approvals to 64.5k, and unchanged PMI Manufacturing and Services at 52.0 and 53.9.
Turkey: Growth resilience and inflation risks – ING
ING’s Muhammet Mercan projects Turkey’s 4Q25 GDP growth at 3.9%, implying 3.8% for 2025, underpinned by domestic demand but with some quarterly loss of momentum.
EUR/USD steadies as strong US PPI data fails to lift Dollar
EUR/USD steadies on Friday, extending the range-bound price action that has defined trading so far this week. The Euro (EUR) remains relatively firm after the US Dollar (USD) failed to build on stronger-than-expected US Producer Price Index (PPI) data.
Russia Industrial Output fell from previous 3.7% to -0.8% in December
Russia Industrial Output fell from previous 3.7% to -0.8% in December
USD/JPY slips as US PPI beats expectations, BoJ tightening bolsters Yen
USD/JPY hovers around 156.00 on Friday at the time of writing, down 0.08% on the day, despite the release of stronger-than-expected US Producer Price Index (PPI) data. The move reflects a measured market reaction, with the US Dollar (USD) struggling to extend its rebound after the inflation figures.
Sweden: Gradual improvement with elevated unemployment – Nordea
Nordea’s Anna Westlund reports that Swedish employment has been rising since early 2025, with BAS and LFS data both showing a positive trend.
Gold rises above $5,200 as US-Iran tensions bolster safe-haven appeal
Gold (XAU/USD) trades slightly higher on Friday, pressing against the upper boundary of this week’s established range, after reports that US officials advised nonessential embassy staff in Israel to depart amid rising tensions, stoking fears of potential military escalation in the ongoing US-Iran st
MXN: Policy easing signals and resilient currency – Societe Generale
Societe Generale analysts note that Deputy Governor Galia Borja signaled Banxico has room to resume rate cuts, pointing to weak domestic demand, falling investment and a stronger Peso.
Silver surges past $91 as hot PPI, tariffs stoke inflation fears
Silver price (XAG/USD) extends its gains for the third consecutive day on Friday after the latest inflation report in the United States prompted investors to seek the safety of the white metal, while the Greenback remained firm. At the time of writing, XAG/USD trades near $91.39, up close to 3%.
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