February 16, 2026
Fed Governor Michelle Bowman's speech on Feb 16 is set to drive tone-based moves in EUR/USD, with medium volatility expected. Traders will watch USD reaction and potential knock-on effects for crypto risk assets.
February 15, 2026
Weekly XAUUSD report for 2026-02-08–2026-02-15 summarising price action, macro drivers and key event risks; last quoted trade was 5037.84 on 13 Feb 2026.
February 14, 2026
Sticky inflation occurs when elevated price growth persists after initial shocks, influencing central-bank policy and asset pricing. Traders should monitor core measures and expectations, and adapt risk management for a higher‑for‑longer rate environment.
February 14, 2026
Spot BTC printed near $70.2k in the dataset for Feb 7–14, 2026; derivatives showed a negative perp basis and slightly negative funding amid ETF outflows and mixed on-chain signals.
February 13, 2026
Softer-than-expected U.S. inflation and easing Treasury yields lifted XAUUSD above $5,000 as markets priced higher odds of a mid‑year Fed rate cut. Traders should balance bullish technical momentum with the risk of hotter-than-expected data.
DBS reports its FX risk score at the lowest level since late 2021 amid US dollar weakness, supporting EUR/USD and gold while warning of reversal risk if Fed or fiscal signals shift.
USD/CNH fell to a fresh low near 6.9060 after breaking a medium-term descending channel; negative momentum favors further downside, but an RSI at 27 heightens the risk of a corrective rebound.
USD/CNH fell for a fourth straight day, breaking below a medium-term descending channel to trade near 6.9060. Technical momentum points lower, but the oversold RSI and upcoming macro prints raise the chance of a corrective bounce.
PCE measures consumer price changes and is the Fed’s preferred inflation gauge. Traders watch core and headline readings for signals on interest-rate risk and potential market volatility.
Gold (XAUUSD) traded with wide intraday ranges during 3–10 Feb 2026; weekly OHLCV recorded open 4,853.80, high 5,091.71, low 4,401.58 and close 4,959.84. USD and yields eased late in the week, supporting bullion, with focus on US data and central-bank purchases next week.
NZD/USD slid toward 0.6000 after Q4 2025 unemployment unexpectedly rose to 5.4%, reducing near‑term RBNZ hike odds. A firmer US dollar and a delayed US jobs report keep the near‑term bias aligned with USD strength.
Bitcoin tests multi-week resistance while EUR/USD drifts lower after cautious ECB commentary. Traders weigh macro signals and automated execution to manage risk.
Bitcoin pulled back after US inflation surprised to the upside, boosting the dollar and pressuring risk assets. Traders should monitor support levels, reassess risk, and consider disciplined execution or automation.
This guide explains the difference between core and headline inflation and how each can move FX markets, with practical trading considerations and examples for handling inflation surprises.