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What is priced in for the Reserve Bank of New Zealand policy meeting?
On Wednesday, the Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) will unveil its latest monetary policy meeting decision, and so far, money markets have priced in a 99% chance to hold the Overnight Cash Rate (OCR) unchanged at 2.25%, according to Prime Market Terminal interest rate probability tool.
MYR: Strong growth and flows support firm Ringgit – Commerzbank
Commerzbank’s Moses Lim notes that the Malaysian Ringgit is Asia’s best performer this year, supported by robust growth, FDI into data centres and tech supply chains, and firm exports.
Silver Price Forecast: XAG/USD slips below 50-day SMA on strong US Dollar
Silver price retreats during the North American session on Monday by nearly 1%, after reaching a daily high of $78.20.
AUD/USD flat amid US Dollar strength, RBA minutes eyed
The Australian Dollar (AUD) trades little changed against the US Dollar (USD) on Monday, as a firmer Greenback keeps the Aussie on the defensive. At the time of writing, AUD/USD hovers around 0.7072, easing from three-year highs near 0.7147 touched late last week.
China: Managed Yuan backed by record surplus – Commerzbank
Commerzbank’s Volkmar Baur notes that China’s Q4 2025 current account surplus hit a record USD 242 billion, or 4.9% of GDP, reinforcing the view that the Yuan remains tightly managed.
Silver edges lower as Fed rate cut hopes fade, geopolitical tensions persist
Silver (XAG/USD) trades around $76.50 at the time of writing, down 0.70% on the day, with Silver starting the week on a weaker footing after failing to extend its recent rebound.
Pound Sterling Price News and Forecast: GBP/USD slips in thin trade as markets eye UK CPI
The Pound Sterling retreats during the North American session amid thin liquidity conditions as US markets remain closed in observance of the President’s Day. At the time of writing, the GBP/USD trades at 1.3635, down 0.12%. Read More...
BoE: Market brings forward rate cut bets – MUFG
MUFG’s Senior Currency Analyst Lee Hardman notes that UK rate markets now price another Bank of England cut as early as next month after a dovish MPC update. Governor Bailey and MPC member Mann have signalled openness to easing, contingent on data.
BoE expected to cut rates to 3.50% in March – Reuters poll
A Reuters poll conducted on February 10-16 revealed that economists are eyeing a 25-basis-point rate cut by the Bank of England (BoE) at its next meeting in March.
GBP/USD slips in thin trade as markets eye UK CPI
The Pound Sterling (GBP) retreats during the North American session on Monday amid thin liquidity conditions as US markets remain closed in observance of the President’s Day. At the time of writing, GBP/USD trades at 1.3635, down 0.12%.
EUR/JPY Price Forecast: Bears test 100-day SMA after range breakdown
The Euro (EUR) strengthens against the Japanese Yen (JPY) on Monday, as the Yen comes under pressure following softer-than-expected Gross Domestic Product (GDP) data from Japan. At the time of writing, EUR/JPY is trading around 181.76, up nearly 0.20% on the day.
Brazil equities: Strong inflows extend 2025 trend – Societe Generale
Societe Generale’s Dev Ashish notes that Brazil remains a leading destination for equity portfolio flows in 2026, helped by attractive valuations after the 2022–24 compression.
Colombia Gross Domestic Product (YoY) came in at 2.3%, below expectations (3.1%) in 4Q
Colombia Gross Domestic Product (YoY) came in at 2.3%, below expectations (3.1%) in 4Q
Fed: Consumption slowdown shapes outlook – DBS
DBS Group Research Chief Economist Taimur Baig, highlights signs of slowing US consumption after strong 2025 growth. He notes softer retail sales momentum in 4Q25 and a downgrade in real-time GDP estimates.
Gold trades lower as mixed fundamentals, stronger US Dollar weigh
Gold (XAU/USD) kicks off the week on a subdued note, extending its consolidation phase as traders remain reluctant to chase prices higher amid mixed macro signals. At the time of writing, XAU/USD is trading near $4,987, after marking an intraday high around $5,054, down roughly 0.90% on the day.
USD/CAD trades higher in thin holiday liquidity, Canada CPI eyed
The Canadian Dollar (CAD) remains on the back foot against the US Dollar (USD) on Monday, with USD/CAD extending its advance for a fourth consecutive day as the Greenback steadies following its recent weakness. At the time of writing, the pair is trading around 1.3628.
NZD/USD consolidates ahead of RBNZ policy decision with hawkish bias expected
NZD/USD trades around 0.6040 on Monday at the time of writing, virtually unchanged on the day, as investors adopt a wait-and-see approach ahead of the Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) policy decision due on Wednesday.
USD: Data-driven softness persists – OCBC
OCBC strategists Sim Moh Siong and Christopher Wong note that despite renewed de-dollarisation headlines and AI-related equity volatility, the Dollar remains primarily driven by US macro data and Federal Reserve expectations.
Visteon (VC) Soars 6.8%: Is further upside left in the stock?
Visteon (VC - Free Report) shares rallied 6.8% in the last trading session to close at $104.94. This move can be attributable to notable volume with a higher number of shares being traded than in a typical session. This compares to the stock's 0.8% gain over the past four weeks.
Aluminium: Tariff tweaks offer little relief – ING
ING’s commodities team notes that talk of a partial rollback of US aluminium tariffs is unlikely to materially change market conditions. They stress that the core 50% levy on primary Aluminium remains, leaving domestic capacity constraints and elevated Midwest premiums intact.
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