New Zealand January card spending mixed messages.New Zealand retail card spending -1.1% m/m in January, reversing December's +0.1%. Total card spending also declined, -0.7% on the month after a 1.0% fall previously.

New Zealand Electronic Card Retail Sales (YoY) increased to 0.4% in January from previous -1%.New Zealand Electronic Card Retail Sales (YoY) increased to 0.4% in January from previous -1%

New Zealand Electronic Card Retail Sales (MoM) declined to -1.1% in January from previous -0.1%.New Zealand Electronic Card Retail Sales (MoM) declined to -1.1% in January from previous -0.1%

New Zealand services sector expands in January but momentum eases.New Zealand's services sector remained in expansion territory at the start of 2026, although momentum eased slightly from the previous month.

Xi Jinping pushes domestic demand as China braces for rising global trade uncertainty.Chinese President Xi Jinping has underscored the need to make domestic demand the primary engine of China's economic growth, signalling a strategic pivot as global trade uncertainty intensifies.

Economic and event calendar in Asia Monday, February 16, 2026 - China markets closed today.The key market influence today is the closure of Chinese mainland markets and half days on ly in Hong Kong and Singapore (more detail below the screenshot).

Pound Mostly Steady After Weaker GDP.Preliminary British GDP for last quarter was lower than expected at 0.1%, barely above stagnation.

Euro to Pound Technical Analysis, Forecast: Sideways Bias Holds Into Mid-February.The Euro to Pound exchange rate (EUR/GBP) is trading near 0.8695 after rebounding from early-February lows, with price action now testing a key medium-term resistance zone. Recent daily closes show modest upward bias into mid-February, although the pair remains inside the broader multi-month sideways range between roughly 0.8600 and.

Rabobank Dollar to Yen Prediction: USD/JPY Seen Falling to 145 on BoJ Shift.The Dollar to Yen (USD/JPY) exchange rate retreated sharply last week, sliding from highs near 157.00 at the start of February to close around 152.70 on Friday as the yen strengthened across global markets. Rabobank expects further medium-term yen gains and forecasts USD/JPY declining to 145 over the next 12 months.

Japanese Yen Weekly Forecast: USD/JPY Extends Losses on Rate Outlook.Japanese Yen surges after Takaichi win and BoJ hike bets, dragging USD/JPY below 153. Traders eye GDP, trade data, inflation, and Fed Minutes.

Pound-to-Euro Forecast: UK Growth Concerns Limit GBP Upside.GBP/EUR year-ahead forecast: Median, range and upside/downside risks based on projections from 20+ investment banks and FX analysts.View forecasts The Pound to Euro (GBP/EUR) exchange rate held steady on Saturday as Sterling reacted to the latest UK growth data and markets shifted focus to incoming Eurozone figures and US inflation... Exchange Rates UK - Exchange Rates and Foreign Exchange

ECB opens up euro lifeline in bid to boost global role.The European Central Bank is opening its euro lifeline to nearly all foreign countries to boost the single currency's global role amid geopolitical turmoil and fraying alliances.

ECB makes euro backstop global to bolster currency's role.The European Central Bank unveiled plans on Saturday to widen access to its euro liquidity backstop, making it globally available and permanent in a bid to bolster the international role of the single currency.

Dollar Drift With Yield Shock, Yen Breaks Tradition.There was no single, dominant theme in currency markets last week. Instead, price action reflected a mix of cross-asset divergences.

Week Ahead: SCOTUS Decision on Tariffs? 8 Fed Officials Speak as the Market Discounts almost 65 bp of Cuts this Year.Last week began with the LDP's stunning victory in Japan. However, rather than sell-off as the market expected, the yen and JGBs rallied.

Pound Sterling Next Week: 3.0% Inflation Call to Test BoE Outlook.Pound Sterling closed firmer at the end of last week, with GBP/EUR near 1.1500 and GBP/USD around 1.3650 as markets look ahead to next week's UK inflation release. Latest — Exchange Rates:Pound to Euro (GBP/EUR): 1.15049Pound to Dollar (GBP/USD): 1.36551Euro to Dollar (EUR/USD): 1.18689 UK economists at Pantheon Macroeconomics.

USD/JPY Weekly Forecast: Fragile footing as carry unwind risks grow.USD/JPY starts the week on unstable footing as strengthening yen flows, fragile risk sentiment and rising pressure on carry positions collide. With traditional macro drivers offering only limited clarity, traders may need to look elsewhere for direction.

International Week Ahead: Growth Rebound to Keep BoJ Hikes in Play.While both we and consensus expect a rebound in Q4-2025 following the quarter-over-quarter annualized 2.3% contraction in Q3, we forecast a milder recovery of 1.2% versus 1.6% for consensus. The contraction in Q3 was driven largely by weaker net exports after shipments were pulled forward into Q2 ahead of anticipated U.S. tariffs.

Natural Gas Price Forecast: Oversold Levels Suggest Potential Rally.Natural gas is consolidating near long-term support, with technical signs suggesting a potential weekly bullish reversal and upside targets forming above key channel and Fibonacci levels.

Malaysia: Growth seen moderating in 2026 – UOB.Malaysia: Growth seen moderating in 2026 – UOB

United States CFTC Oil NC Net Positions fell from previous 124.6K to 117.8K.United States CFTC Oil NC Net Positions fell from previous 124.6K to 117.8K

Eurozone CFTC EUR NC Net Positions increased to €180.3K from previous €163.4K.Eurozone CFTC EUR NC Net Positions increased to €180.3K from previous €163.4K

Singapore: Pro‑growth FY26 budget with AI focus – MUFG.Singapore: Pro‑growth FY26 budget with AI focus – MUFG

Malaysia: Solid growth outlook supports Ringgit – Standard Chartered.Malaysia: Solid growth outlook supports Ringgit – Standard Chartered

Natural Gas, WTI Oil, Brent Oil Forecasts – Oil Rebounds From Session Lows As Trump Puts More Pressure On Iran.U.S. President Trump said that the second aircraft carrier would be “leaving very shortly” to the Middle East.

India: Softer CPI keeps RBI on hold – MUFG.India: Softer CPI keeps RBI on hold – MUFG

US Treasury Secretary Bessent: Don't want to decouple with China, want to de-risk.US Treasury Secretary Bessent: Don't want to decouple with China, want to de-risk

CZK: Core inflation guides cautious CNB – ING.CZK: Core inflation guides cautious CNB – ING

USD/JPY eases as softer US CPI caps Dollar gains, Yen demand stays firm.USD/JPY eases as softer US CPI caps Dollar gains, Yen demand stays firm

U.S. Dollar Attempts To Move Higher As Traders Focus On CPI Data: Analysis For EUR/USD, GBP/USD, USD/CAD, USD/JPY.U.S. Dollar Index made an attempt to settle above the 97.00 level despite lower-than-expected inflation data.