Forex Today: Crude Oil Jumps as Iran War Nears
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Forex Today: Crude Oil Jumps as Iran War Nears

Created on February 19, 2026 The price of crude oil nears 6-month highs as markets see the prospect of a serious and possibly wide conflict between the US and Iran as more likely to happen soon. The dominant news today is the increasing perception that a US/Iran war is imminent and may break out within
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WMT Earnings Just Dropped: Here’s What It Means for the Economy

The retail giant’s Q4 results offer a window into consumer spending—and some surprising insights about who’s shopping where If you want to know how the American consumer is really doing, forget the economic reports for a moment. Just watch Walmart. On Thursday morning, the world’s largest retailer reported its fourth-quarter earnings, and the numbers tell
Yen Falls as Inverse Risk Correlation Back in Play
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Yen Falls as Inverse Risk Correlation Back in Play

Risk appetite was strong in Asian markets today, with several centers returning from Lunar New Year holidays and equities advancing. South Korea led the gains, with the Kospi hitting a fresh record high, driven by strength in technology heavyweights like Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix. Japan’s Nikkei also posted notable gains, although it remains below
Forex Today: RBNZ Triggers Kiwi Weakness
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Forex Today: RBNZ Triggers Kiwi Weakness

Created on February 18, 2026 The Reserve Bank of New Zealand signals that its rate hike path will be longer and shallower than expected, sending the New Zealand Dollar lower. A few hours ago, the Reserve Bank of New Zealand held a policy meeting. As was near-universally expected, they left their interest rate on hold
Reserve Bank of New Zealand Holds the OCR at 2.25%
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Reserve Bank of New Zealand Holds the OCR at 2.25%

The Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) kept its Official Cash Rate (OCR) unchanged at 2.25% today, signaling that monetary policy will remain accommodative for the time being as the economy recovers from a prolonged downturn. The decision was unanimous and widely expected by market participants. Key points from the RBNZ statement: Annual CPI inflation