Eamonn Sheridan

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Forex
usd monthly chart update 17 February 2026
Forex

US dollar positioning hits record underweight in Bank of America survey

  • Record short positioning raises the risk of volatility in major USD pairs; downside may extend on weak US data, but crowded trade dynamics increase potential for sharp short-covering rallies.
Commodities
Gold dropped back 17 February 2026
Commodities

Gold and silver both lower into thin Asia trade

  • China, Singapore and Hong Kong are all closed for holidays today.
News
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News

Reminder, China, Singapore & Hong Kong markets are all closed today, Tuesday, February 17

  • Lunar New Year holidays
Central Banks
usdyen yen adachi boj april rate hike 17 February 2026
Central Banks

BOJ likely to raise rates 25bp April, former board member says. Gradual move toward 1.25%

  • An April hike expectation may steady JGB yields and underpin the yen, while reducing odds of a surprise March move; attention will focus on wage settlements and the Tankan survey.
Central Banks
aud rba minutes 17 February 2026
Central Banks

RBA minutes show inflation risks ‘shifted materially’ behind February rate hike

  • Minutes reinforce a tightening bias without committing to May action; front-end yields and AUD may stay sensitive to upcoming CPI data, with markets still pricing a risk of another hike.
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