Eamonn Sheridan

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Central Banks
boj sakurai 160 usdyen chart update 23 February 2026
Central Banks

BOJ could hike in March if yen weakens, says ex-policymaker Sakurai

  • The comments reinforce upside risk to Japanese yields and support for the yen if depreciation resumes. A March hike would likely push USD/JPY lower and steepen domestic rate expectations. However, warnings about financial stability risks may cap aggressive repricing of the terminal rate.
Central Banks
Bank of Japan maga hat 2
Central Banks

Reuters: BOJ may raise rates in March if yen resumes slide, says ex-policymaker (Sakurai)

  • BOJ may need to hike rates twice each in 2026, 2027
Commodities
brent crude oil Goldman Sachs forecast 23 February 2026 chart
Commodities

Goldman Sachs raises 2026 oil forecast, sees Brent at $60 by Q4

  • The revision modestly reinforces medium-term price support but is unlikely to shift near-term positioning materially, as the bank still expects a 2026 surplus. The 2027 recovery profile may support energy equities and longer-dated oil curves, though the flagged sanctions-relief downside risk tempers bullish conviction.
Cryptocurrency
Bitcoin liquidation
Cryptocurrency

Bitcoin smashed lower, huge liquidations reported

  • 9 figure liquidation reported
Forex
USD/JPY update 23 February 2026 chart
Forex

The USD has continued its slide in Asia trade. USD/JPY is down a big figure.

  • The USD had taken a caning to open the new week.
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