US Dollar: Data distortions cloud labour signals – ABN AMRO.US Dollar: Data distortions cloud labour signals – ABN AMRO

US UoM Consumer Sentiment Index improves to 57.3 in February vs. 55 expected.US UoM Consumer Sentiment Index improves to 57.3 in February vs. 55 expected

United States UoM 1-year Consumer Inflation Expectations: 3.5% (February) vs previous 4%.United States UoM 1-year Consumer Inflation Expectations: 3.5% (February) vs previous 4%

Oil News: Traders Eye Trend Line Break as Crude Oil Analysis Flags Weak Oil Demand.Crude oil edges lower as Iran negotiations, oversupply fears, and key technical levels threaten further downside in the near-term outlook.

Brazil's debt stabilization hinges on monetary policy, says central bank contender.Brazil's economic policy chief Guilherme Mello said on Friday that stabilizing the country's gross debt-to-gross domestic product ratio depends on monetary policy decisions, offering a glimpse of what he could support as a potential central banker.

ECB's safety net is part of EU plan to court new allies.The ECB's plan to make it easier for foreign central banks to secure funding in euros is the latest part of Europe's emerging strategy to win trade and political friends and hold its own against the United States and China.

BoE's Pill urges to look past April inflation dip.BoE Chief Economist Huw Pill cautioned against drawing “too much comfort” from the near-term dip in inflation expected later this year. Speaking at an event today, Pill said the downside in short-term inflation dynamics was partly created by “fiscal measures” announced last November and risks obscuring the more persistent forces shaping longer-term price pressures.

BoE survey sees gradual rate cuts, higher gilt yields ahead.According to the BoE's latest Market Participants Survey, investors expect a steady easing cycle over the next year. Respondents see Bank Rate gradually reduced from the current 3.75% to around 3.0% by the March 2027 meeting, pointing to confidence that disinflation will allow policy to ease without urgency.

GBP: Pound pressured by BoE and politics – MUFG.GBP: Pound pressured by BoE and politics – MUFG

The Week Ahead – the calm after the storm.(AUDUSD) Aussie dropping off The (AUDUSD) Aussie fell away from its multi-month high after last week's decision to increase its cash rate. The meeting also noted that economic activity has been stronger than expected, as the central bank looks to capitalise on a shaky American dollar.

Canada employment falls -25k, participation drop drives unemployment rate down to 6.5%.Employment in Canada fell by -25k in January, a sharp miss versus expectations for a modest 7k gain and a clear sign of near-term labor market softness. The decline was driven by a steep drop in part-time jobs (-70k), which more than offset gains in full-time employment (45k).

Bank of England's Pill cautious about risks from expected dip in inflation.Bank of England Chief Economist Huw Pill said on Friday that there was a risk that the central bank draws too much comfort from an expected fall in inflation in April, and that it was important to make sure price growth does not go below target.

JPY: Political stability expected post-election – TD Securities.JPY: Political stability expected post-election – TD Securities

investingLive European markets wrap: Tentative recovery in precious metals, risk trades.It was a calmer session in Europe today as broader market sentiment shows some tentative signs of recovery. Key word there being tentative of course.

Exclusive: Euro zone ministers to weigh euro-stablecoins, more joint debt issuance to boost role of euro.Euro zone finance ministers will discuss on February 16 how to boost the global role of the euro and strengthen Europe's economic security through issuing euro-denominated stablecoins and more joint EU debt, a paper prepared for them shows.

 USD/JPY consolidates around 157.00 with all eyes on Japan's elections. USD/JPY consolidates around 157.00 with all eyes on Japan's elections

Mexico Consumer Confidence s.a fell from previous 44.7 to 44 in January.Mexico Consumer Confidence s.a fell from previous 44.7 to 44 in January

Mexico Consumer Confidence dipped from previous 44.8 to 44.3 in January.Mexico Consumer Confidence dipped from previous 44.8 to 44.3 in January

India Bank Loan Growth down to 13.1% in January 19 from previous 14.5%.India Bank Loan Growth down to 13.1% in January 19 from previous 14.5%

ECB's Kocher sees dollar weakness rather than euro strength.The euro's current strength against the dollar is mainly due to weakness of the U.S. currency that may be what Washington wants, European Central Bank policymaker Martin Kocher said on Friday.

Sterling recovers some BoE-led losses, politics loom large.The pound rose on Friday, recovering some of the previous day's steep slide that followed a surprisingly tight vote from the Bank of England to leave rates unchanged and its signal that it could cut if inflation continues to cool.

EUR/JPY returns above 185.00, Yen weakens ahead of Japan's elections.EUR/JPY returns above 185.00, Yen weakens ahead of Japan's elections

Major ECB officials affirm neutral policy stance as inflation projections remain anchored.Major ECB officials affirm neutral policy stance as inflation projections remain anchored

US tariffs impact show up in German and French trade numbers, but is there a bigger worry?.Earlier today, we had Germany and France release their latest trade figures for December and in summary the whole of 2025. There were quite a few things to note but a couple of standout points were:

Natural Gas News: Storage Flips to Deficit, But Traders Eye Weather Forecast Today.EIA reports a 360 Bcf draw, flipping inventories to a deficit, but natural gas futures remain range-bound amid uncertain weather outlooks.

Sterling Declines as the BoE Appears More Dovish.The MPC was narrowly split 5-4 for holding against expectations of a larger majority.

EUR: ECB holds rates steady – Rabobank.EUR: ECB holds rates steady – Rabobank

ECB's Kazaks: Current Euro l baked in, but further sharp appreciation could trigger response.Latvian ECB Governing Council member Martins Kazaks said a “sizeable and pacey” strengthening of Euro could materially lower the inflation outlook, “potentially triggering a policy response”. A stronger currency, he argued in a blog post, would weigh on competitiveness and economic activity, feeding through to weaker price pressures.

USD/JPY: Weaker Yen into election – MUFG.USD/JPY: Weaker Yen into election – MUFG

Trump's Takaichi Endorsement Will 'Pump More Air' For Stronger Dollar, Trigger Reverse Carry Trade Resetting Global Yields.To add Benzinga News as your preferred source on Google, click here. As of the publication of this article, the USD/JPY exchange rate stood at ¥156.85 for $1.