February 9, 2026 7:48 am
Key Moments UOB analysts see mild upward pressure on EUR/USD, with gains likely capped near 1.1840. Key resistance is flagged at 1.1860, while the pair needs to stay above 1.1785 to maintain bullish bias. Downside risk is seen fading unless EUR/USD breaks and holds below 1.1765 in the next 1-2 days. UOB’s Short-Term View on […]
Read moreFebruary 6, 2026 2:40 pm
Key Moments The Bank of England held its policy rate at 3.75% but signaled a lower threshold for additional easing. GBP/USD recovered part of its earlier decline following the decision and rising UK political uncertainty. Brown Brothers Harriman analysts see potential for GBP/USD to move toward its 200-day moving average near 1.3430 as rate expectations […]
Read moreFebruary 6, 2026 2:08 pm
Key Moments The Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) projects global chip sales will reach $1 trillion this year. Worldwide chip sales hit $791.7 billion in 2025, up 25.6% from the previous year. Advanced computing and memory chips, driven by AI demand, generated $525.0 billion in sales in 2025. Industry Forecasts Trillion-Dollar Chip Market The Semiconductor Industry […]
Read moreFebruary 6, 2026 1:32 pm
Key Moments Philip Morris International forecast full-year 2026 adjusted EPS of $8.38 to $8.53, topping the $8.33 analyst consensus cited from LSEG data. U.S. volumes of Zyn nicotine pouches grew 19% in the fourth quarter, backed by a broad range of commercial initiatives. Shares of Philip Morris traded about 1% lower in premarket action, after […]
Read moreFebruary 6, 2026 10:44 am
Key Moments Silver (XAG/USD) trades just above $74.00 after bouncing from seven-month lows near $64.00. The metal has dropped almost 30% over the past two weeks. This decline follows easing geopolitical tensions and recent US political developments. Technical indicators remain bearish as XAG/USD trades below the key $92.00 resistance zone. Price Action and Market Drivers […]
Read moreFebruary 6, 2026 10:03 am
Key Moments Chevron is among at least two groups still negotiating for Lukoil’s international assets despite Lukoil’s preliminary agreement with Carlyle. Lukoil faces a February 28 deadline set by the U.S. Treasury to complete a sale of the sanctioned assets. Carlyle’s agreement, excluding Kazakhstan assets, remains subject to approval from U.S., Russian government, and central […]
Read moreFebruary 6, 2026 9:39 am
Key Moments EUR/GBP slipped back below 0.8700, trading near 0.8685 in early European hours after failing to sustain Thursday’s advance. The cross remained poised for its first weekly gain in two months, supported by perceived ECB-BoE policy divergence. Weaker-than-expected German Industrial Production, with a 1.9% drop in December, pressured the Euro and trimmed recent gains. […]
Read moreFebruary 6, 2026 8:26 am
Key Moments AUD/CAD traded near 0.9520 during European hours on Friday after reversing earlier losses. WTI hovered around $64.00 per barrel and remained on track for a weekly decline. Expectations of possible RBA tightening helped the Australian Dollar rebound after a tech-led sell-off. Cross Holds Above 0.9500 Ahead of Canadian Data AUD/CAD stayed in positive […]
Read moreFebruary 6, 2026 7:39 am
Key Moments NZD/USD traded near 0.5980 in early European dealings after two sessions of declines. Markets have been pricing in two Federal Reserve rate cuts this year, with the first seen in June and a potential second in September. New Zealand’s latest labor report showed unemployment rising to a decade high, leading markets to delay […]
Read moreFebruary 5, 2026 11:19 am
Key Moments Bank of America shifted its rating on Equinor (NYSE: EQNR) (OL: EQNR) to Neutral as the stock trades close to its unchanged price objective of NOK260. BofA reduced its post-2025 estimates, citing valuation that already implies long-term Brent prices near $70 per barrel and limited scope for a further re-rating. The bank now […]
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