February 2026 CPI: Inflation stayed consistent while still exceeding the Fed’s goal
Inflation remained elevated in February as consumer prices continued to surpass the Federal Reserve’s target interest rate, which sparked concerns about affordability among policymakers. On Wednesday, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that the Consumer Price Index (CPI), which tracks the prices of everyday items like gasoline, groceries, and rent, increased by 0.3% month-over-month […]
EUR/USD remains stable as ECB monitors inflation goals, with attention on German CPI
As of Thursday, the EUR/USD exchange rate hovered around 1.1800, showing little change throughout the day. A minor dip followed comments from the European Central Bank (ECB) President Christine Lagarde. During her address to the European Parliament’s Economic and Monetary Committee, Lagarde stated that the ECB’s actions to combat inflation were showing results, suggesting that […]
Australian Dollar rises to two-week highs following strong CPI data
Here’s what you need to know on Thursday, February 26th. The Australian dollar (AUD) jumped to nearly a two-week high after a surprising inflation report for January, which has sparked hopes for additional interest rate increases by the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA). In the midst of some uncertainty surrounding US trade policy, the US […]
The 0.7100 Barrier: Main Influences Shaping AUD/USD’s Limited Trading Range as CPI Approaches
AUD/USD Struggles Amid Mixed Market Signals On Tuesday, the AUD/USD pair found itself in a sort of tug-of-war. Investors were navigating through a complicated mix of domestic policy expectations leaning hawkish and increased uncertainty in global trade. Currently, AUD/USD fluctuates between 0.7040 and 0.7070, unable to maintain its recent gain toward the 0.7100 mark. It’s […]
What is the timing of the UK CPI data and what impact might it have on GBP/USD?
On Wednesday, data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) indicated that the UK’s composite consumer price index (CPI) experienced a year-on-year increase of 3.0% in January, following a 3.4% rise in December. The market had anticipated a 3.0% growth during this period. It’s important to note that UK inflation remains significantly above the Bank […]
Forex Today: US Dollar remains steady as markets anticipate FOMC Minutes, UK CPI, and US PCE
Here’s what you need to know on Tuesday, February 17th. On Monday, most major currency pairs showed little change, as US stock and bond markets were shut for President’s Day. In the coming days, the economic landscape might get a bit more intense, with crucial reports on jobs and inflation in the UK, along with […]
Bitcoin On-Chain Data Shows Increased Volatility Expected After CPI Reaction
Bitcoin’s Recent Turbulent Week Bitcoin faced yet another challenging week, continuing the downward trend that’s been prevalent in the market for several months. Although there was a slight stabilization late Friday, major cryptocurrencies remain constrained around the $69,000 mark. Analysts are still turning to on-chain data to gauge investor behavior and predict Bitcoin’s path in […]
Americans experience lower gas prices as costs decrease yearly in January 2026 CPI report
The panel on The Big Money Show is discussing recent inflation data, which turned out weaker than many anticipated, alongside dropping energy prices. There’s also a growing sentiment that the Federal Reserve might lower interest rates multiple times by 2026. Americans might be experiencing some relief. Latest inflation reports from the Department of Labor indicate […]
CPI report, AI market decline, EPA changes and more in Morning Squawk
Morning Update Happy Friday! Remember that Ring Super Bowl ad featuring a lost dog? Well, it seems it didn’t exactly make a significant impact. Amazon, which owns the doorbell company, was hoping for better results. This morning, stock futures dipped, pulling down the averages for all three major indices into the negative. Here are five […]
Pound holds steady at 1.3600 against the dollar as traders look to US CPI data
GBP/USD Outlook Amid Economic Uncertainty The GBP/USD pair has been somewhat tentative during Friday’s Asian session, hovering just above the 1.3600 level. Traders seem to be holding back, waiting for the US consumer inflation data before making any strong moves. The upcoming US Consumer Price Index (CPI) report will significantly impact expectations regarding the Federal […]