February 12, 2026 1:00 pm
Key Moments Standard Chartered cut its near-term targets, seeing Bitcoin potentially falling to $50,000 and Ethereum to $1,400 in the coming months. The bank estimates Bitcoin ETF holdings have declined by almost 100,000 coins from their October 2025 peak, with average purchase prices around $90,000. Despite the downgrade, Standard Chartered still projects Bitcoin at $100,000 […]
Read moreFebruary 12, 2026 10:17 am
Key Moments EUR/JPY is trading around 181.70 after bouncing off a six-week low at 180.85. The cross is still down about 2.3% on the week as the Japanese Yen strengthens broadly. Expectations for ongoing Bank of Japan policy normalization and steady ECB rates are shaping moves in the pair. EUR/JPY Attempts Stabilization After Sharp Slide […]
Read moreFebruary 12, 2026 7:59 am
Key Moments USD/ZAR continues to trade within a clear bearish pattern, with rebounds stalling against declining resistance. The 15.85–15.90 area is acting as critical short-term support that may determine whether consolidation or renewed downside follows. Price remains below the 15-day and 20-day moving averages, keeping the broader bias tilted toward rand strength. Trend Structure: Sellers […]
Read moreFebruary 12, 2026 7:24 am
Key Moments GBP/JPY extends its slide for a fourth straight session, falling to 207.65-207.60, its lowest level since December 17. Meanwhile, strong Yen demand follows Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s election victory and related policy expectations. Attention now turns to UK quarterly GDP, expected at 0.2% versus the prior 0.1%. Yen Strength Pushes GBP/JPY to Two-Month […]
Read moreFebruary 11, 2026 3:27 pm
Key Moments Kraft Heinz paused previously announced plans to separate into two distinct companies. The company plans to allocate $600 million toward marketing, sales, and product development. Kraft Heinz shares fell 5.2% in early Wednesday trading after weaker quarterly and annual results. Strategic Pivot Under New Leadership Kraft Heinz announced Wednesday that it is putting […]
Read moreFebruary 11, 2026 2:21 pm
Key Moments Natural gas futures are treating the $3.00 mark as a strong support zone and potential price floor. Upside levels highlighted include $3.50 as an initial target, followed by the 200-day EMA. A breakdown below $3.00 could open the door to a move toward $2.75, a previously significant area. Technical Structure Around the $3.00 […]
Read moreFebruary 11, 2026 1:27 pm
Key Moments NZD/USD trades around 0.6060 on Wednesday, up 0.25%, reaching a near two-week high amid ongoing US Dollar weakness. Markets anticipate 70,000 new US jobs and an unchanged 4.4% Unemployment Rate in the upcoming Nonfarm Payrolls release, keeping focus on Fed rate cut prospects. New Zealand’s Unemployment Rate climbs to 5.4% in Q4 2025, […]
Read moreFebruary 11, 2026 10:29 am
Key Moments Soybean and soybean meal trade volume hit an all-time high last Friday, then eased as traders reassessed positions. Brazil’s soybean harvest is nearly 20% complete, up from roughly 12% last year. Early yields are better than expected. Soybean oil futures climbed to near six-month highs after India approved imports of U.S. soybean oil […]
Read moreFebruary 11, 2026 9:12 am
Key Moments Moderna shares opened 14% lower in Frankfurt after the U.S. FDA declined to review its influenza vaccine approval application. The move came in a low-volume session, amplifying the price reaction in early trading. Despite the drop, Moderna stock remains up 42% for the year after closing 0.1% higher on Tuesday. Market Reaction in […]
Read moreFebruary 11, 2026 9:01 am
Key Moments BNY’s Geoff Yu notes that the ECB’s February decision has limited further euro gains. Policymakers seem comfortable with current guidance. BNY iFlow data show that Eurozone and cross-border investors have increased EUR holdings. Eurozone investors now appear as the marginal driver of recent moves. Changes in Eurozone hedging toward U.S. assets are a […]
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