Note that while Singapore is back from holiday today mainland China and Hong Kong are still out. Liquididity in markets will be somewhat thinner than usual.
Wed, 18 Feb 2026 17:02:41 -0500
Natural gas tests key support near $3.01 after a corrective low, with wedge patterns suggesting potential upside if demand improves and trendline holds.
Wed, 18 Feb 2026 16:55:16 -0500
United States API Weekly Crude Oil Stock: -0.609M (February 13) vs previous 13.4M
Wed, 18 Feb 2026 16:50:55 -0500
The USD moved broadly higher, supported by rising Treasury yields and a run of better-than-expected US data. December durable goods orders fell -1.4%, but that was better than the -2.0% expected.
Wed, 18 Feb 2026 16:30:07 -0500
United States Total Net TIC Flows down to $44.9B in December from previous $212B
Wed, 18 Feb 2026 16:00:05 -0500
United States Net Long-Term TIC Flows down to $28B in December from previous $220.2B
Wed, 18 Feb 2026 16:00:05 -0500
The U.S. central bank on Wednesday confirmed it had asked dealers last month for quotes on dollar/yen rates at the behest of the U.S. Treasury, an unusual move that strengthened the stubbornly weak yen and put investors on alert for the first joint U.S.-Japan currency intervention in 15 years.
Wed, 18 Feb 2026 15:58:07 -0500
Australia unemployment rate set to tick up in January as RBA keeps door open to further hikes
Wed, 18 Feb 2026 15:30:00 -0500
Walmart's Mexico and Central America unit Walmex WALMEX.MXon Wednesday reported a 3.9% drop in its fourth-quarter net profit compared to the same period in 2024, missing analysts' forecasts.
Wed, 18 Feb 2026 15:18:42 -0500
Global trade: China extends port dominance – Standard Chartered
Wed, 18 Feb 2026 13:54:00 -0500
United States 20-Year Bond Auction down to 4.664% from previous 4.846%
Wed, 18 Feb 2026 13:03:10 -0500
Traders are also worried that U.S. will strike Iran to put more pressure on the country.
Wed, 18 Feb 2026 12:28:44 -0500
Oil prices are holding firm near recent highs as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East counterbalance a more cautious demand outlook from the EIA.
Wed, 18 Feb 2026 11:35:34 -0500
WTI crude oil surges on Iran nuclear talk uncertainty and Strait of Hormuz closure
Wed, 18 Feb 2026 11:29:40 -0500
The RBNZ held the OCR at 2.25% in its first decision under Governor Anna Breman. The Kiwi sold off as the rate forecast disappointed hawkish expectations.
Wed, 18 Feb 2026 11:21:00 -0500
The natural gas market looks absolutely lost as we continue to see a lack of demand being a major worry at the moment.
Wed, 18 Feb 2026 11:15:48 -0500
Russia Producer Price Index (YoY) declined to -5% in January from previous -3.3%
Wed, 18 Feb 2026 10:59:54 -0500
Russia Producer Price Index (MoM): -2.5% (January) vs previous -1.6%
Wed, 18 Feb 2026 10:59:54 -0500
The crude oil markets continue to see consolidation, but the tensions between Russia and Ukraine have put a bit of a bounce into the market on Wednesday.
Wed, 18 Feb 2026 10:59:32 -0500
The US Dollar stalled at resistance early in the month, leaving price action contained within a well-defined consolidation band. The recent pullback keeps the index within the confines of the late-January uptrend with the opening range now clearly established and the next sustained move beyond its boundaries is likely to dictate near-term direction.
Wed, 18 Feb 2026 10:25:10 -0500