FX Weekly Recap: February 16 – 20, 2026
Hawkish Fed minutes propel dollar to midweek highs as officials contemplate potential rate hikes, but Supreme Court’s tariff ruling sparks a sharp Friday reversal amid fiscal concerns.
Read MoreHawkish Fed minutes propel dollar to midweek highs as officials contemplate potential rate hikes, but Supreme Court’s tariff ruling sparks a sharp Friday reversal amid fiscal concerns.
Read MoreEUR/CHF shows early signs of stabilization as a bullish daily MACD crossover below zero hints that downside momentum may be easing. Will buyers follow through and confirm a recovery?
Read MoreGeopolitical tensions drove oil higher and weighed on equities Thursday as Trump gave Iran days to strike a deal, though strong US labor data provided counterbalance.
Read MoreEveryone and his momma knew the Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) was going to hold rates steady this month, so why did the Kiwi drop sharply even when the central bank did as expected?
Read MoreU.K. CPI eased to 3.0% year-on-year in January 2026, down from 3.4% in December last year. This marked its lowest reading in ten months, as lower fuel prices and cheaper airfares weighed heavily on the headline figure.
Read MoreWill 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.
Read MoreNZD/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?
Read MoreDollar 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.
Read MoreThe 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.
Read MoreWill Australia’s labor market cool after December’s blowout, or is another surprise about to shake up RBA rate expectations?
Read MoreWhether you think you can or think you can't, you're right.Henry Ford