EUR/USD: Fed calm, ECB steady, but the Dollar still leads Premium
EUR/USD is still struggling to find real traction. The pair has tried to stabilise, but momentum keeps fading, leaving the door open to further weakness.
Gold: Falling US yields, geopolitics help XAU/USD hold ground Premium
Gold (XAU/USD) gained traction and climbed above $5,200, ending the fourth consecutive week in positive territory. The next round of US-Iran talks and crucial macroeconomic data releases from the US will be watched closely by market participants in the short term.
GBP/USD: Will Pound Sterling defend key 1.3450 support ahead of US jobs data? Premium
The Pound Sterling (GBP) entered a bearish consolidation phase against the US Dollar (USD), after having tested critical support near the 1.3450 level on several occasions.
Bitcoin: Another month of losses, and it’s been five
Bitcoin (BTC) price is stabilizing around $68,000 at the time of writing on Friday, but the Crypto King is poised to close February on a fragile footing, marking its fifth consecutive month of losses since October and a rare start to the year with back-to-back monthly corrections.
DEEPER DIVE
What the Supreme Court ruling means for tariffs...and what it doesn't
The Supreme Court struck down the presidents authority to levy tariffs under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA). President Trump was quick to announce new tariffs.
Kevin Warsh as Fed Chair
We know from our many client discussions that there appears to be at least some degree of comfort with a Warsh led Fed vs. the other choices.
The Fed is heading for an extended pause, unlike the Bank of Japan
The FOMC decided to keep interest rates steady at 3.5% – 3.75% at its 27–28 January meeting, following three consecutive rate cuts at the end of 2025.
CRYPTOCURRENCIES
Starknet unveils strkBTC, shielded Bitcoin transactions on Ethereum Layer 2
Starknet, the Ethereum Layer 2 network developed by StarkWare, today announced strkBTC, a wrapped Bitcoin asset that introduces optional shielding while preserving full DeFi composability.
Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Ripple consolidate with short-term cautious bullish bias
Bitcoin, Ethereum and Ripple are consolidating near key technical areas on Friday, showing mild signs of stabilization after recent volatility. BTC holds above $67,000 despite mild losses so far this week, while ETH hovers around $2,000 after a rejection near its upper consolidation boundary.
Ethereum Price Forecast: FG Nexus continues distribution amid signs of returning risk-on sentiment
FG Nexus, once dubbed an Ethereum treasury firm, resumed offloading the top altcoin on Wednesday, distributing 7,550 ETH, according to data from smart money tracker EmberCN.
STOCKS
A tale of two earnings reports: Rolls Royce beats Nvidia, because its European
The last 24 hours has seen a plethora of earnings reports, but two stand out: Nvidia and Rolls Royce. The contrasting investor response to both earnings reports is stark, and tells us something important about this market.
Nasdaq 100 rebound looks strong… or is it just a trap?
The Nasdaq 100 spent the past few sessions recovering strongly from its November lows, rebounding from 24,307 and climbing back into the 25,100–25,150 mid-range zone. While the candles look convincing, the broader picture reveals a different story: the index remains trapped inside a 4H range structure.
WEEKLY FORECAST
EUR/USD: Fed calm, ECB steady, but the Dollar still leads Premium
EUR/USD is still struggling to find real traction. The pair has tried to stabilise, but momentum keeps fading, leaving the door open to further weakness.
GBP/USD: Will Pound Sterling defend key 1.3450 support ahead of US jobs data? Premium
The Pound Sterling (GBP) entered a bearish consolidation phase against the US Dollar (USD), after having tested critical support near the 1.3450 level on several occasions.
Gold: Falling US yields, geopolitics help XAU/USD hold ground Premium
Gold (XAU/USD) gained traction and climbed above $5,200, ending the fourth consecutive week in positive territory. The next round of US-Iran talks and crucial macroeconomic data releases from the US will be watched closely by market participants in the short term.
Bitcoin: Another month of losses, and it’s been five
Bitcoin (BTC) price is stabilizing around $68,000 at the time of writing on Friday, but the Crypto King is poised to close February on a fragile footing, marking its fifth consecutive month of losses since October and a rare start to the year with back-to-back monthly corrections.
US Dollar: At a crossroads; Fed steady, tariffs in flux Premium
The US Dollar’s (USD) upward momentum from the previous week seems to have encountered a tough nut to crack in the 98.00 region, as measured by the US Dollar Index (DXY).
S&P 500 Price Annual Forecast: 2026 to benefit from decent growth as Trump runs it hot Premium
BlackRock, the world's largest asset manager, ran an online survey in early December asking respondents whether attractive returns for risk assets would continue for a fourth straight year in 2026.
EDUCATION
Ichimoku Cloud Trading Strategy: Understanding trend and support in one view
The Ichimoku Cloud is a technical analysis tool designed to provide traders with a rapid, comprehensive view of market trends, momentum, and future support and resistance levels.
Turn trading beats trend trading every time
While 85% of traders say they prefer trading trend, the truth is trend only occurs 15-20% of the time, leaving you flying blind on risk. In this video, I break down why most traders get trend trading completely wrong.
PRESS RELEASES
CENTFX receives Best ECN/STP Broker Award at IFX Expo 2026
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, February 26th, 2026, FinanceWire
PU Prime secures dual honors at the Global Business & Finance Magazine Awards 2026
February 25, 2026 - PU Prime, a global multi-licensed online brokerage, is honored to be recognised for its achievements in the CFD trading industry, securing two major awards at the Global business & finance magazine 2026.
Aeternum & Da Nang Government Officials bring Unchained Summit to Da Nang
In a significant boost for Vietnam's Web3 ecosystem, Unchained Summit has formally secured government backing through a Memorandum of Understanding with the Da Nang Innovation Startup Support Center (Department of Science and Technology), positioning Da Nang as the host city for the summit's Vietnam