The British Pound against the US Dollar (GBP/USD) is holding steady around its 20-day Exponential Moving Average (EMA), a popular trend line traders watch closely. This flattening suggests the currency pair is catching its breath before major UK employment numbers drop on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. Simple terms: the pair isn’t zooming up or down … Read more
President Donald Trump’s administration is mulling cuts to tariffs on steel and aluminum products like ovens, beverage cans, and washing machines, marking the seventh reversal in three months to combat soaring consumer prices. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent confirmed no final call but called it a “clarification on incidental objects,” per CNBC on February 13, 2026. … Read more
Coinbase Global Inc. stunned Wall Street with a surprise $667 million net loss for Q4 2025, swinging from last year’s $1.3 billion profit as cryptocurrency trading volumes cratered during a broad digital-asset selloff. Released February 12, the results highlight the exchange’s vulnerability to market volatility despite diversification efforts. Earnings Breakdown: Revenue Dips, Impairments Bite Revenue … Read more
Japan’s yen is poised for further appreciation against the dollar, according to Tatsuo Yamasaki, the nation’s former vice finance minister for international affairs and key FX figure. In a timely interview, Yamasaki stated, “It wouldn’t be strange at all to see the yen strengthen a little more,” as markets digest Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s “responsible” … Read more
Michael Saylor, the outspoken Bitcoin evangelist and executive chairman of MicroStrategy (now Strategy), has reaffirmed the company’s aggressive Bitcoin accumulation strategy, promising to purchase BTC regularly regardless of short-term price swings. In recent interviews, Saylor declared, “We won’t be selling bitcoin, we’ll be buying every quarter forever,” signaling unwavering commitment even as Bitcoin hovers below … Read more
The EUR/USD pair strengthened above the 1.1900 mark during the early European session on February 11, 2026, buoyed by a weakening US Dollar amid softer US retail sales data. Traders adopted a cautious stance ahead of the closely watched US January Nonfarm Payrolls (NFP) report, expected to shed light on the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy … Read more
Gold and silver prices climbed in early Asian trading on February 11, 2026, buoyed by softer-than-expected U.S. retail sales data signaling economic cooling. Investors now pivot to nonfarm payrolls for clearer labor market signals amid Fed rate cut speculation. Retail Sales Miss Fuels Rally U.S. December retail sales disappointed, indicating cooling consumer spending amid sticky … Read more
Bitcoin is stabilizing near $70,000 after a sharp sell-off, with Bernstein analysts dismissing the downturn as a “mere crisis of confidence” rather than structural damage. As of February 10, 2026, BTC trades around $69,000-$71,000, rebounding from lows last seen post-Trump’s 2024 election win, amid renewed ETF inflows and policy optimism. Recent Sell-Off Drivers Bitcoin plunged … Read more
NatWest Group has agreed to acquire Evelyn Partners for £2.7 billion ($3.68 billion), marking a transformative move into the UK’s crowded wealth management sector. Announced on February 9, 2026, the deal aims to create Britain’s largest private banking and wealth management business, serving NatWest’s 20 million customers. Deal Details and Valuation NatWest will purchase Evelyn … Read more
Chip Stocks Surge 2026: Nasdaq Rebounds as Investors Eye Key US Jobs Data & Fed Rate Cuts Stocks rose globally on February 9, 2026, driven by a rebound in the chip sector and bargain hunting in beaten-down assets after a volatile week. Investors shifted focus to Nasdaq and to upcoming U.S. economic data, including jobs, … Read more