Forex
HSBC Global Research views USD/CAD as largely driven by the broader Dollar trend, with the pair trading slightly below levels implied by rate spreads, reflecting Canadian Dollar resilience. Elevated Oil prices linked to Middle East tensions are supportive.
Euro Area annual inflation cooled significantly in January 2026 to 1.7%, the lowest level since September 2024, driven by a sharp drop in energy prices. Core inflation also hit its lowest point since October 2021. Despite this softness, the EUR/USD pair remains trapped around the 1.1800 level. The next move hinges on the resurgence of the US dollar, Federal Reserve commentary, and the upcoming speech by ECB President Lagarde. Technical support sits at 1.1700, with resistance at 1.1800.
Forex
Rabobank’s Jane Foley notes that Prime Minister Takaichi’s decision to nominate reflationist academics to the BoJ Board has unsettled the Japanese Yen and JGBs, but she argues the overall policy tilt is unlikely to change significantly.
Forex
EUR/JPY trades around 184.60 on Wednesday at the time of writing, up 0.58% on the day, as the Japanese Yen (JPY) remains under pressure against the Euro (EUR). The bullish momentum in the cross comes amid growing uncertainty about the pace of monetary policy normalization in Japan.
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Societe Generale analysts note that AUD/USD has broken out of a multi‑month consolidation and is trading near its 2023 peak after a stronger‑than‑expected Australian core CPI print.
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NZD/USD remains stronger for the second successive day, trading around 0.5990 during the European hours on Wednesday.
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Here is what you need to know on Wednesday, February 25:
Equities
NVIDIA is testing the key 195.95 breakout level ahead of earnings, diverging from broader Magnificent 7 weakness. Holding above its 200-day moving average, with improving relative strength and a bullish MACD crossover, the stock is poised for a potential medium-term uptrend. A break higher could open a retest of record highs, while 169.55 remains critical support.
Forex
The EUR/GBP cross holds positive ground near 0.8725, snapping the three-day losing streak during the early European session on Wednesday. The Pound Sterling (GBP) softens against the Euro (EUR) due to the upcoming UK political events.
Forex
EUR/JPY gains ground for the second successive session, trading around 183.70 during the Asian hours on Wednesday.
