Equity indices across European and US markets rose yesterday. Big Tech and software stocks rebounded, alongside gold and silver. Bitcoin lagged, underperforming the broader risk rally, but overall it was a constructive session. The rebound Read more…
In focus today The euro area consumer confidence data for February is released today and will shed light on the mood among households that are expected to drive growth this year. Consumer confidence remains low Read more…
Daily Pivots: (S1) 181.67; (P) 182.10; (R1) 182.89; More… EUR/JPY’s break of 182.99 minor resistance argues that a short term bottom was formed at 180.78, after drawing support from 38.2% retracement of 172.24 to 186.86 Read more…
Risk appetite was strong in Asian markets today, with several centers returning from Lunar New Year holidays and equities advancing. South Korea led the gains, with the Kospi hitting a fresh record high, driven by Read more…
AUD/NZD’s medium-term uptrend resumed this week, lifting the cross to its highest level since 2013. The move extends a rally that began in mid-2025 and reflects widening policy divergence between the RBA and RBNZ. The Read more…
Following the RBNZ’s decision to keep the OCR at 2.25% yesterday, Assistant Governor Karen Silk emphasized that the economy can grow even as inflation moderates. She acknowledged that the idea may appear counterintuitive but argued Read more…
Key Highlights Bitcoin is struggling to recover above $69,500 and $70,000. A bearish trend line is forming with resistance near $69,750 on the 4-hour chart of BTC/USD. Ethereum struggled to settle above $2,100 and $2,120. Read more…
More than 40% of Medicare Advantage members in seven states were forced to seek new coverage in 2025 after insurers withdrew from those markets, according to a recent Reuters report. Vermont was hit hardest, with Read more…
Australia added 17.8k jobs in January, slightly below expectations of 20.3k, but the details were firm. Full-time employment rose a strong 50.5k, while part-time positions fell -32.7k. Unemployment rate held steady at 4.1%, undershooting forecasts Read more…
Dollar rallied across the board after release of FOMC minutes that were interpreted as more hawkish than markets anticipated. Strength was most visible against Yen, with USD/JPY back at around 155. The key takeaway is Read more…