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Alberta projects C$9.4 billion deficit on lower oil prices
Alberta's economy heavily reliant on oil prices and resource revenuesProjected oil price drop to US$60.50 per barrel in 2026/27Finance Minister Horner plans to amend fiscal rules amid budgetary challengesBy Amanda Stephenson CALGARY, Feb 26 (Reuters) - The Canadian oil-producing province ...Reuters
Thu, Feb 26
USD/CNH: Yuan strength extends lower grind – BBH
Brown Brothers Harriman’s (BBH) Elias Haddad notes the Dollar is mixed within a multi‑month range while USD/CNH continues to grind lower, reaching its weakest level since March 2023. The bank sees further downside potential as a stronger Yuan supports China’s shift toward consumption-led growth.
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Thu, Feb 26
When is the Japan Tokyo CPI and how it could affect USD/JPY?
Statistics Bureau of Japan will publish its data for February on Friday at 23.30 GMT. The Tokyo CPI measures the price fluctuation of goods and services purchased by households in the Tokyo region, excluding fresh food, whose prices often fluctuate depending on the weather.
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Thu, Feb 26
US mortgage rate dips below 6% but economists don't expect a housing boom
Economists doubt mortgage rate dip alone will boost housing demandSupply constraints hinder housing market recoveryTrump's policies impact building costs, labor supplyBy Lucia Mutikani and Saeed Azhar WASHINGTON, Feb 26 (Reuters) - The average rate on the popular U.S. 30-year fixed-rate mortg...Reuters
Thu, Feb 26
Ecuador to increase tariff on Colombian goods to 50% by March
Ecuador cites security concerns for tariff increaseColombia open to dialogue but says will protect exportersColombia halted electricity sales to Ecuador after initial tariffBy Alexandra Valencia QUITO/BOGOTA, Feb 26 (Reuters) - Ecuador will increase tariffs on Colombian imports to 50% from the cu...Reuters
Thu, Feb 26
TREASURIES-US bonds advance on safe-haven buying fueled by Iran, AI fears
US-Iran talks in focus as war fears riseUS initial jobless claims rise but better than expectedUS seven-year note sale roughly in line with market forecasts By Gertrude Chavez-Dreyfuss NEW YORK, Feb 26 (Reuters) - U.S. Treasury prices climbed on Thursday as investors rushed for safety, rattled b...Reuters
Thu, Feb 26
Fed’s Goolsbee: I want us to be careful
Federal Reserve (Fed) President of the Bank of Chicago, Austan Goolsbee, said interest rates can come down, but they don't want to front-load before inflation eases. He also added he wants the Fed to be careful in a Fox News Interview on Thursday.Fxstreet
Thu, Feb 26
Odds of early Warsh-led Fed rate cuts slide with bullish outlook
IMF sees limited scope for US rate cuts amid strong economic growthCEO survey shows optimism, ongoing tariff pass-throughFed sentiment could tilt more hawkish if jobs data strengthensBy Howard Schneider and Ann Saphir WASHINGTON, Feb 26 (Reuters) - Federal Reserve chair nominee Kevin Warsh's ...Reuters
Thu, Feb 26
Fed's Goolsbee forecasts several more rate cuts this year, but not soon
Feb 26 (Reuters) - Chicago Federal Reserve President Austan Goolsbee said on Thursday his forecast for several interest-rate cuts later this year makes him one of the more "optimistic" Fed policymakers, but said he wants the Fed to be "careful" in doing so because it could overheat t...Reuters
Thu, Feb 26
Bank of Mexico edges up 2026 economic growth forecast but flags risks
MEXICO CITY, Feb 26 (Reuters) - The Bank of Mexico on Thursday edged up its growth forecast for Mexico's economy this year, but flagged continued risks from global trade tensions ahead of this year's revision of Mexico's trade deal with the U.S. and Canada.In the central bank's repor...Reuters
Thu, Feb 26
Bank of Mexico edges up 2026 economic growth forecast to 1.6%
MEXICO CITY, Feb 26 (Reuters) - The Bank of Mexico edged up its growth forecast for Mexico's economy this year to 1.6%, from a previous estimate of 1.1%, according to its quarterly report published on Thursday.The bank also raised its projections for average annual inflation for the fourth quart...Reuters
Thu, Feb 26
Denmark: Election called with stable outlook – Nordea
Nordea’s Group Chief Economist Helge J. Pedersen notes that Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has called a Danish parliamentary election for Tuesday, March 24. The current three-party government of the Social Democrats, Venstre and the Moderates is unlikely to remain unchanged.
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Thu, Feb 26
