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Tradingkey - The Nikkei 225 Index edged up 0.36% at Friday’s close, ending at 58,850 points and hitting a new record high. For the full week, the index gained a cumulative 3.56%, rising by more than 2,000 points. Even more remarkable is its year-to-date performance; in just two months, the index has surged 16.91%, extending the powerful bull market of 2025.

TradingKey - On February 25, 2026, global AI chip leader Nvidia (NVDA) released its fiscal 2026 fourth-quarter earnings report. Revenue, net profit, and data center business all significantly exceeded Wall Street consensus expectations, delivering a "stellar" set of results.

TradingKey - On February 26, 2026, the Nikkei 225 Index breached the 59,000 mark for the first time, hitting an all-time high and becoming the focus of global capital markets. Driven by the dual catalysts of Nvidia’s earnings beat and the nomination of new Bank of Japan officials, global capital is

TradingKey - The Bank of Thailand (BOT) has lowered its policy rate to 1.00%, the lowest level since September 2022. This marks the institution's second consecutive easing measure aimed at supporting economic recovery and addressing the pain points of sluggish domestic growth and elevated deflationa

As the market focuses on when the yen can escape the quagmire of depreciation, a series of personnel reshuffles and policy maneuverings within the Japanese government and the central bank have once again taken center stage. With Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi officially nominating two "refla

TradingKey - As the "king of industrial metals," every fluctuation in international copper prices impacts the nerves of global investors. In early 2026, international copper prices continued to rise, extending the upward trend from 2025 and reaching a new high above $14,500, marking seven consecutive months of gains. Meanwhile, London Metal Exchange (LME) copper prices have climbed from $7,800 per tonne in July 2025 to over $9,000 per tonne today.

TradingKey - For international investors, global crude oil prices serve not only as a "barometer" of the world economy and a "touchstone" for geopolitics, but also as investment opportunities and risk signals to be captured. The 2026 crude oil market is confronting a structural challenge characterized by a "supply-demand mismatch." Although geopolitical conflicts occasionally trigger periodic surges, U.S. production expansion, the OPEC+ market share battle, and slowing global economic growth inject further uncertainty into the trajectory of international oil prices for 2026.

TradingKey - In February 2026, the Tokyo stock market once again became the epicenter of global financial markets. Following a landslide victory by the Sanae Takaichi-led Liberal Democratic Party in the Lower House elections, the Nikkei 225 Index hit consecutive record highs within just a few days, targeting the 60,000-point milestone.

TradingKey - The outlook for the British Pound in 2026 is undoubtedly one of the most significant focal points for investors in the FX market. Following a structural shift in 2025 characterized by a "low start and high finish," GBP/USD successfully broke out of its two-year trading range and stabilized near 1.35 at year-end, laying the foundation for its performance in 2026.

TradingKey - At the start of 2026, global financial markets witnessed a major leadership change as U.S. President Trump officially nominated Kevin Warsh as the next Federal Reserve Chair. Pending Senate confirmation, he will succeed Jerome Powell this May to lead the world’s most influential central bank.

TradingKey - After enduring three consecutive years of "high prices, high interest rates, high debt, and low growth," the Eurozone economy is finally demonstrating resilience through a moderate recovery. Currently, the European Central Bank (ECB) faces the ultimate test of maintaining the status quo versus implementing "preemptive rate cuts." Euro exchange rate volatility, inflation trends, and the economic outlook have become the primary focus for investors and financial enthusiasts when allocating overseas assets and capitalizing on currency opportunities.

TradingKey - In early February 2026, as the results of Japan's House of Representatives election were finalized, the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), under the leadership of Sanae Takaichi, not only maintained its ruling status but also set a record by securing a two-thirds supermajority independently for the first time since the party’s founding. This result not only represents the pinnacle of Takaichi’s political career but also marks Japan’s official entry into the "Takaichi Era."

TradingKey - As the U.S. Q4 earnings season draws to a close, a steady rise in market participation has pushed the U.S. stock market into a "new normal" of $1 trillion in average daily trading volume. This week, investors should focus on the U.S. Core PCE Price Index for December; inflation levels remain elevated relative to the Federal Reserve's target. Additionally, attention will be on the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy meeting minutes, as investors search for further policy signals.

TradingKey - Recently, long-term Japanese government bonds (JGBs) have faced a sustained sell-off, causing prices to plunge and yields to surge to nearly 27-year highs. On January 20, the 10-year JGB yield climbed to 2.330% at one point, marking its highest level since February 1999. On February 9,

TradingKey - Along with key technology companies. Attention is on the earnings results of companies such as Applovin (APP) and Unity Software (U), while cryptocurrency-related stocks Coinbase (COIN) and Robinhood (HOOD) also report this week. On the macro front, due to the recent brief U.S. governme

TradingKey - While major global economies were still mired in a "rate-cutting race," the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) dropped a bombshell in February 2026 by raising interest rates by 25 basis points. This counter-trend move completely disrupted market rhythm. The Australian Dollar (AUD) has rall

TradingKey - The opening act of 2026 has arrived with more intensity than Wall Street anticipated. With only a few days remaining until the Japanese House of Representatives election on February 8, incumbent Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is making the biggest gamble of her political career.

TradingKey - At the start of 2026, global entertainment giant Disney (DIS) faced a disappointing start to the year. Its Q1 FY2026 earnings report showed that revenue grew 5% year-on-year to $25.98 billion, seemingly achieving steady growth; however, net profit fell 6% year-on-year to $2.4 billion. N

TradingKey - Mega-cap tech stocks including Alphabet (GOOGL), Amazon (AMZN), AMD (AMD), Palantir (PLTR), and Qualcomm (QCOM) are set to report earnings this week. Investors will focus primarily on the financial results and capital expenditure plans of AI-focused leaders Google and Amazon.

TradingKey - In January 2026, the US Dollar Index continued its downward trend from 2025, officially breaking below the key 97.0 level and reaching a low of 95.5, marking a nearly four-year low since February 2022.