2026.02.20 2026.02.20 US Dollar Surges On Middle East Tensions And Revised Fed Outlook. Forecast as of 20.02.2026 Dmitri Demidenkohttps://www.litefinance.org/blog/authors/dmitri-demidenko/ The tensions in the Middle East are boosting the US dollar. It is outperforming the yen and the euro as a safe-haven currency amid rising oil prices. This is not the only driver of the EUR/USD pair’s decline. Let’s discuss…

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After dipping earlier this week, AUD/USD looks like it may be gearing up to extend its weeks-long uptrend. Can the pair attract enough buying pressure to push toward fresh monthly highs in the next trading sessions? Let’s take a closer look at the 4-hour time frame: AUD/USD 4-hour Forex Chart Faster with TradingView A hawkish labor market update and…

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Lagarde signals intent to finish ECB term, amid politically sensitive succession chatter. Westpac warns Australia’s unemployment rate masks soft demand and falling participation FX INTERVENTION: Reports the Reserve Bank of India is selling USD/INR to support the rupee Goldman: Gold to grind higher to $5,400/oz by end-2026 on strong demand NZD, AUD fall as RBNZ says inflation returning to…

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The Japanese Yen (JPY) shows weakness against the US Dollar (USD) during the Asian trading session on Friday. The USD/JPY pair holds onto gains near its weekly high of 155.20 posted on Thursday. The pair is under pressure as the US Dollar continues to outperform due to signals from Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) Minutes of the January policy…

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EUR/USD is struggling to extend its downswing as it tests a key support zone! Is the pair about to bounce and revisit higher inflection points? Here is what we are seeing on the 4-hour chart. EUR/USD 4-hour Forex Chart by TradingView U.S.-Iran war jitters, mixed mid-tier Euro Area data, and lingering uncertainty around ECB President Lagarde’s tenure have likely…

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RBNZ signals steady hand on rates, nudging NZD lower and dragging AUD with it. Summary: NZD and AUD both fall, with Kiwi leading declines during Asian trade. RBNZ Governor Adrian Orr (Breman remarks cited) says inflation likely already back inside target band in Q1. RBNZ confident inflation will return to the 2% midpoint within 12 months. Policy is not…

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US President Donald Trump said that Iran must make a deal, or “bad things will happen,” with the threat of military strikes still hanging heavy over delicate nuclear negotiations, BBC reported on Thursday. Iran told UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres that it does not seek war but will not tolerate military aggression. Iranian officials also warned of a decisive response…

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2026.02.19 2026.02.19 Lagarde Exit Maneuvers May Put Euro At Risk. Forecast as of 19.02.2026 Dmitri Demidenkohttps://www.litefinance.org/blog/authors/dmitri-demidenko/ Following the Fed, the ECB risks losing its independence. The right wing in France wants the European Central Bank to buy French bonds. If they come to power in 2027, the euro’s credibility will be undermined. Let’s discuss this topic and make a…

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EUR/CHF is attempting to stabilize after a multi-week slide, and momentum readings are starting to shift. While the price move is still modest, the latest MACD development suggests the downside pressure may be easing. Traders will often watch closely at this stage because follow-through (or lack of it) can be revealing. Welcome to “TA Alert of the Day.” Each…

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New Zealand January 2026 international trade data. NZD/USD not a lot changed on this, around 0.5975. This article was written by Eamonn Sheridan at investinglive.com.

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