Yearly Archives: 2026
41654156156Hot CPI reading Further Strengthening Aussie Dollar
Written on February 25, 2026 at 7:48 am, by pumarketings
Key Takeaways: *The Australian dollar is holding above 0.7000—near 3-year highs versus the USD—while EURAUD and GBPAUD trade near yearly lows. *The RBA’s February rate hike to 3.85% marked a clear pivot toward inflation control, with officials warning inflation remains too high. *January CPI beat expectations, with headline inflation at 3.8% and core inflation atContinue Reading
Euro Stand Pat Awaits for CPI Test
Written on February 25, 2026 at 7:37 am, by pumarketings
Key Takeaways: *Total crypto market cap fell ~5% below $2.3tn, with Bitcoin slipping under $64,000 and Ethereum nearing $1,800, as President Trump’s renewed tariff push undermined broader risk sentiment. *Thin liquidity and elevated leverage triggered cascading liquidations, pushing market sentiment into extreme fear territory. *Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin sold roughly $18m worth of ETH thisContinue Reading
Dollar Finds Footing but Trade Clouds Loom
Written on February 25, 2026 at 7:21 am, by pumarketings
Key Takeaways: *Stronger US consumer confidence and cautious Fed rhetoric are providing near-term support for the dollar. *Federal Reserve officials signaling patience on rate cuts are helping anchor US yields and underpin the greenback. *Ongoing tariff uncertainty under Donald Trump is injecting volatility and capping sustained USD upside. Market Summary: The US dollar is tradingContinue Reading
