Eamonn Sheridan

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News
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News

investingLive Asia-Pacific FX news wrap: USD/JPY sharp drop

  • Financial market news for Asian trading on Tuesday, February 17, 2026
Education
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Education

Japan 5-year JGB auction sees steady demand, bid-to-cover at 3.10

  • Solid but not spectacular demand at Japan’s 5-year bond sale as yields remain elevated. A stable auction reduces near-term pressure on JGB yields and supports orderly market conditions, reinforcing confidence as the BOJ edges toward further normalization.
Central Banks
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Central Banks

RBNZ to hold, signal rate hikes ahead, ING. Upside risks for NZ/US toward 0.62 by year-end

  • Upward revisions to inflation or the rate path could reinforce tightening expectations and support NZD, particularly against AUD, though broader USD trends and equity volatility may cap near-term gains.
Stock market update
NIFTY 50 is an Indian stock market index
Stock market update

India central bank finalises easier foreign borrowing rules for corporates

  • A friendlier external commercial borrowings (ECBs) regime can marginally support corporate spreads and capex sentiment, while lifting focus on INR hedging costs and FX flow dynamics if foreign-currency issuance accelerates.
Commodities
brent bull flag 17 February 2026
Commodities

Oil steady as Iran drills near Strait of Hormuz ahead of US talks

  • Near-term oil direction hinges on diplomatic developments; easing tensions could unwind the risk premium quickly, while escalation may lift Brent back toward recent highs amid thin liquidity.
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