Yearly Archives: 2026
41654156156Chart the Market (19/02/2026)
Written on February 19, 2026 at 7:32 am, by pumarketings
Dow Jones, H4: The Dow Jones remains positioned within a constructive medium-term structure on the 4-hour chart, but price action is beginning to compress beneath a key resistance band. After advancing steadily along the rising trendline that has defined the recovery from the 47,200 base, the index has rotated into the 0.382 Fibonacci retracement nearContinue Reading
Kiwi Stay Firms Ahead of RBNZ Decision; Hawkish Expectations Build
Written on February 16, 2026 at 2:40 am, by pumarketings
Key Takeaways: *NZD/USD is holding above 0.6000 as markets brace for Wednesday’s Reserve Bank of New Zealand decision, with volatility expectations elevated. *Inflation remains above 3%, creating tension between weak growth and price stability, even as the OCR sits at 2.25%. *While a rate hold is fully priced, a hawkish signal—especially after the RBA hike—couldContinue Reading
Oil Holds in Consolidation as Iran Talks, and Demand Downgrade Cloud Direction
Written on February 16, 2026 at 2:39 am, by pumarketings
Key Takeaways: *Crude oil remains range-bound as markets adopt a wait-and-see stance ahead of ongoing US-Iran nuclear negotiations, a key driver for future supply risks. *Supply uncertainty persists as OPEC+ signaled potential output increases from April, depending on geopolitical developments. *Broader geopolitical developments — including Russia-Ukraine peace efforts and policy direction from Donald Trump onContinue Reading
