NZ business confidence eases but inflation pressures build – ANZ survey.New Zealand business confidence retreated from extreme highs in February but remains firmly expansionary, with the ANZ Business Outlook headline index easing 5 points to 59.2 Activity indicators remain solid, though sector divergence is widening.

New Zealand ANZ Business Confidence dipped from previous 64.1 to 59.2 in February.New Zealand ANZ Business Confidence dipped from previous 64.1 to 59.2 in February

IMF's Georgieva: US goods inflation has been somewhat affected by tariffs.IMF's Georgieva: US goods inflation has been somewhat affected by tariffs

BoJ's Ueda says rate hikes to continue if outlook materializes.BoJ's Ueda says rate hikes to continue if outlook materializes

BOJ chief flags March, April rate-hike chance in Yomiuri interview.Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda said the central bank will scrutinise data at its March and April meetings in deciding whether to raise interest rates, the Yomiuri newspaper reported on Thursday, leaving open the chance of a near-term rate hike.

IMF's Georgieva says tariffs lifted US goods inflation, backs Fed rate at 3.25%–3.5%.IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva said US goods inflation has been “somewhat affected” by tariffs, underscoring the lingering price effects of trade policy even as broader inflation moderates.

IMF sees US growth at 2.4% in 2026, urges deficit cuts as debt heads to 140% GDP.The International Monetary Fund called on the United States to rein in large fiscal deficits, while forecasting steady economic growth and a gradual return of inflation to target.

AUD/JPY Price Forecast: Skyrockets past 111.00 on hot Aussie CPI.AUD/JPY Price Forecast: Skyrockets past 111.00 on hot Aussie CPI

China: Two Sessions set 2026 growth path – TD Securities.China: Two Sessions set 2026 growth path – TD Securities

investingLive Americas FX news wrap 25 Feb: The USD moves lower ahead of Nvidia earnings.The U.S. dollar weakened against all the major currencies with the exception of the JPY. The day was void of any major economic releases in the US (or Canada).

Natural Gas Price Forecast: Bearish Signals Build Below Key Support.Natural gas faces renewed downside pressure after failing near short-term resistance, with multiple bearish signals pointing toward a test of deeper Fibonacci support levels.

GBP/JPY Price Forecast: Clears key resistance, aims towards 212.00.GBP/JPY Price Forecast: Clears key resistance, aims towards 212.00

US Dollar Forecast: DXY Falls as Fresh U.S. Tariff Uncertainty Pressures Markets.Dollar slips as new U.S. tariffs create uncertainty, with DXY pressured despite rising yields and mixed technical signals pointing to a rangebound outlook.

Fed's Musalem: Looking forward to learning what Warsh's priorities might be.Fed's Musalem: Looking forward to learning what Warsh's priorities might be

Natural Gas, WTI Oil, Brent Oil Forecasts – Oil Moves Lower Ahead Of U.S. – Iran Talks.Oil markets are moving lower as traders prepare for the key event of the week.

United States 5-Year Note Auction fell from previous 3.823% to 3.615%.United States 5-Year Note Auction fell from previous 3.823% to 3.615%

U.S. Treasury sells $70 billion of 5 year notes at a high yield of 3.615%.The tail was positive indicative of below average demand. The Bid to cover was also lower than the expectations.

Fed's Schmid: Politics do not enter Fed policy debates.Fed's Schmid: Politics do not enter Fed policy debates

WTI under pressure as US stockpiles jump, OPEC+ signals supply increase.WTI under pressure as US stockpiles jump, OPEC+ signals supply increase

USD/JPY advances as Japanese Yen falters on reduced BoJ tightening confidence.USD/JPY advances as Japanese Yen falters on reduced BoJ tightening confidence

U.S. Dollar Pulls Back As Traders Focus On Trump's Speech: Analysis For EUR/USD, GBP/USD, USD/CAD, USD/JPY.The American currency is losing ground as traders react to Trump's State of the Union speech.

Japanese Yen Forecast: USD/JPY Bulls Charge Yearly Open Resistance.USD/JPY has extended its recovery into the close of the month, bringing price back to a technically significant resistance zone anchored by the yearly open and a key retracement of the year-to-date range. This is a decisive test for the bulls.

Sweden: Soft services inflation keep Riksbank cautious – Nordea.Sweden: Soft services inflation keep Riksbank cautious – Nordea

Natural Gas Price Analysis – Natural Gas Drops on Rollover.Natural gas has seen a lot of downward pressure again on Wednesday, as the futures market rolls over to the April contract.

Crude Oil Price Analysis – Crude Oil Testing a Move Higher.Crude oil markets continue to see a bit of choppy behavior, as we are threatening resistance in both grades of oil that I follow.

Eurozone: Household lending faces modest tightening – BNP Paribas.Eurozone: Household lending faces modest tightening – BNP Paribas

Mexico Current Account, $ (QoQ) registered at $7702M, below expectations ($11520M) in 4Q.Mexico Current Account, $ (QoQ) registered at $7702M, below expectations ($11520M) in 4Q

Mexico Accumulated Current Account/GDP increased to 1.6% in 4Q from previous 0.49%.Mexico Accumulated Current Account/GDP increased to 1.6% in 4Q from previous 0.49%

EUR/JPY, AUD/JPY and GBP/JPY Forecasts – Yen on the Back Foot in Early Wednesday Trading.The Japanese yen is on its back foot during Wednesday trading, as the carry trade continues to attract a lot of attention.

Explainer: Why UK's Reeves wants next week's budget update to be a low-key affair.British finance minister Rachel Reeves is due to announce new economic forecasts in an annual budget update speech on Tuesday that she is hoping will be a low-key affair, in contrast to the three, more momentous fiscal events she has overseen since taking office.