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2026-02-22

11:39:17

[Singapore's February Exports May Decline Due to Lunar New Year Holiday, March Expected to Rebound] OCBC Bank Chief Economist Selena Ling stated that Singapore's non-oil domestic exports may have declined in February due to the Lunar New Year holiday, but a rebound is expected in March. In an email, she pointed out that the widespread global application of artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and high-performance computing chips continues to boost short-term demand for electronic products, especially semiconductors. Non-electronic products such as pharmaceuticals and gold are also expected to continue to receive support, but pharmaceuticals remain susceptible to cyclical changes in global demand, while gold is more sensitive to market sentiment fluctuations. Ling added that overall regional demand remains resilient.

11:37:27

Spot platinum has just broken through the $2050.00/oz mark, and is currently trading at $2049.90/oz, down 0.62% on the day; Nymex platinum futures are currently trading at $2062.1/oz, down 0.72% on the day.

11:35:06

The Nikkei 225 index has just broken through the 56,900.00 mark, and is currently trading at 56,910.11, down 0.06% on the day.

11:33:08

[Survey Shows 60% of Economists Expect Indonesian Central Bank to Hold Rates Steady This Week] A Wall Street Journal survey of seven economists showed that six expect the Indonesian central bank to keep its benchmark seven-day reverse repo rate unchanged at 4.75% on Thursday, while only one economist expects a 25 basis point cut. HSBC economists noted in a report that although the combination of growth and inflation still supports a rate cut, and the central bank believes there is room for further easing, a series of recent negative news has dampened investor sentiment: MSCI's downgrade warning, Moody's negative outlook, and FTSE Russell's delayed assessment have led to a roughly 1% depreciation of the Indonesian rupiah and a 9 basis point rise in bond yields over the past two weeks. Against this backdrop, HSBC expects the Indonesian central bank to choose to maintain its current interest rate.

11:30:14

The Nikkei 225 index opened at 56,854.18 points at midday, down 0.15%.

11:26:34

[Ministry of Transport Releases National Logistics Operation Status Report for February 9-15] The Ministry of Transport released data on the operation of national logistics from February 9 to February 15: National railway freight transported 73.574 million tons, a decrease of 5.44% compared to the previous period; 33.737 million trucks traveled on national expressways, a decrease of 40.04% compared to the previous period; monitored ports handled 239.766 million tons of cargo, a decrease of 5.39% compared to the previous period, and 6.475 million TEUs of containers, a decrease of 4.66% compared to the previous period; civil aviation handled 139,000 flights (including 5,315 cargo flights, comprising 3,380 international cargo flights and 1,935 domestic cargo flights), an increase of 2.57% compared to the previous period; postal and express delivery collection volume was approximately 2.283 billion pieces, a decrease of 51.28% compared to the previous period; delivery volume was approximately 3.328 billion pieces, a decrease of 28.32% compared to the previous period. (Ministry of Transport)

11:26:11

[Stock Market Crash Enrages President, Indonesian Regulators Undergo Overnight Reshuffle] In late January, the Indonesian stock market crashed, infuriating President Prabowo Subianto. Several key cabinet ministers met with Prabowo at his rural residence in Bogor, about an hour's drive from Jakarta. According to sources, the meeting quickly devolved into a blame game. Prabowo questioned local tycoons and their companies about their responsibility, and whether foreigners were trying to destabilize him and Indonesia. The ministers told him this was not the case, and instead pointed the finger at officials of the financial regulator and the stock exchange, accusing them of failing to address MSCI's concerns regarding investment opportunities and market transparency. Sources indicated that Prabowo's immediate response was: fire them all. Subsequently, the heads of the Indonesian Financial Services Authority and the Indonesian Stock Exchange resigned following the uproar.

11:21:55

[RBA Meeting Minutes Preview: Expected to Signal at Least One More Rate Hike] The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) will release the minutes of its February policy meeting on Tuesday. The market expects the document to reinforce the expectation that policymakers will need to raise interest rates at least once more to curb inflation. Since the February rate hike, key officials' comments have highlighted that inflation is too high and will continue under the current policy environment. The key issue is the direction of inflation, not its level—the RBA's annual inflation target is 2.5%, while actual data continues to deviate from this target. Any comments about excessive public sector demand are likely to make headlines.

11:18:51

The USD/CNH exchange rate just touched the 6.8900 mark, last quoted at 6.8900, down 0.12% on the day; the USD/CNH exchange rate was last quoted at 6.9080, up 0.01% on the day.

11:17:30

The film's box office revenue is expected to exceed 1 billion yuan in February 2026.

11:16:18

Russian Ambassador to Canada Oleg Stepanov stated that if Canada confiscates Russian diplomatic property, it would mean a severing of diplomatic relations between the two countries, and that Moscow is prepared for any eventuality.

11:10:08

The Thai stock market rose as much as 1.2% to 1447.68 points, its highest level since December 12, 2024.

11:08:54

[AI Wave Intertwined with Inflation Data, Fed Decisions and Housing Market Outlook Draw Attention] Investors found some respite on Friday as software stocks rebounded after a series of sharp declines. Meanwhile, January's CPI rose less than expected, shifting market focus back to sectors potentially benefiting from interest rate cuts and an improving economy. Edward Jones, a senior strategist, stated that the previous sell-off lacked justification, and the market is realizing that not all businesses will disappear. However, optimism surrounding small-cap stocks and "old economy" sectors couldn't mask the overall downward trend. The iShares Expanded Tech-Software Sector ETF (IGV) is still down over 20% this year, indicating that speculative sectors have been severely impacted. The Dow Jones Industrial Average is up 3% year-to-date, outperforming the tech-heavy Nasdaq, with the market anticipating it to be more resilient to the disruptive effects of AI. Analysts point out that investors should prepare for the Fed not to cut interest rates for several months, given the strong January jobs report and Powell's term extending into May. Simultaneously, the panic surrounding AI may begin to influence central bank decisions and impact the US housing market. Moody's analysts say that mortgage delinquency rates are rising in recent years due to high interest rates and high housing prices, with particularly pronounced pressure in parts of Florida and Texas. This trend warrants close monitoring in 2026. Furthermore, the possibility of companies laying off employees due to AI applications is also a point of observation regarding housing market risks.

11:06:54

[Weak Domestic Demand and High Debt Dragged Down Thailand's Q4 GDP Growth to 2.5%] Thailand's economy is expected to cool in 2025, with an annual growth rate of 2.4%, a slowdown from 2024 and below expectations, mainly due to domestic structural challenges and external uncertainties. Official data shows that GDP grew by 2.5% year-on-year in the fourth quarter, accelerating from the previous quarter, but still showing weak recovery. Deep-rooted structural problems such as high household debt, an aging population, and persistently weak consumer demand continue to constrain economic rebound. Private consumption, which accounts for half of the economy, grew by 3.3% year-on-year in the fourth quarter. After seasonal adjustment, the economy grew by 1.9% quarter-on-quarter in the fourth quarter, reversing the 0.3% quarter-on-quarter contraction in the third quarter. Looking ahead, the government expects Thailand's economy to grow by 1.5% to 2.5% in 2026.

11:01:57

Spot gold has just broken through the $4,990.00/ounce mark, and is currently trading at $4,989.44/ounce, down 1.06% on the day; COMEX gold futures are currently trading at $5,010.20/ounce, down 0.72% on the day.

10:59:39

[S&P Dow Jones Goes Against the Grain: Continuing Quarterly Adjustment of Indonesian Indexes While Rivals Suspend Review] S&P Dow Jones Indices stated in an email that it is closely monitoring developments regarding equity transparency in the Indonesian stock market, including new guidelines issued by the Indonesian Stock Exchange, and will proceed with its planned quarterly index adjustment in March, following "standard procedures" within its existing methodology. This decision distinguishes it significantly from competitors MSCI and FTSE Russell, which have increased their scrutiny of the Indonesian market due to concerns that highly concentrated shareholdings and opaque shareholding structures could lead to overvaluation of free float. FTSE Russell announced last week that it would postpone its March index assessment of the Indonesian market to a June reassessment due to risks of abnormal trading volume fluctuations and uncertainty surrounding free float. Previously, MSCI had issued a warning regarding the investability and accessibility of the Indonesian market and would complete its assessment by May; this warning triggered the largest sell-off in the Indonesian stock market in nearly 30 years.

10:54:12

Palm oil prices fell in early Asian trading amid sluggish market sentiment during the Lunar New Year holiday, a report from AmInvestment Bank stated. The bank noted that technical analysis predicts crude palm oil futures may continue to decline. AmInvestment Bank identifies resistance at RM4,201 per tonne and support at RM3,976 per tonne for crude palm oil futures. The bank added that the outlook remains negative as long as prices remain below the resistance level. The May contract on the Bursa Malaysia Derivatives Exchange fell RM4 to RM4,042 per tonne.

10:53:48

[Japan's Coalition Partners State: Government Should Not Intervene in Interest Rate Hikes, Need to Build a Resilient Economy] Yoshimura Hirofumi, representative of the Japan Restoration Party, stated on Sunday that the government should avoid intervening in monetary policy and instead focus on building a strong economy capable of withstanding the pain of interest rate hikes. As a partner in the ruling coalition, the Japan Restoration Party is pushing forward with a two-year suspension of the 8% food consumption tax and is considering using its large foreign exchange reserves as a source of revenue, mitigating speculation that Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi might withdraw this commitment. Regarding the timing of the Bank of Japan's interest rate hikes, Yoshimura stated that the central bank should decide based on a comprehensive assessment of market conditions, and politicians should not interfere with the specific details. He pointed out that although interest rate hikes may bring pain such as rising mortgage rates, given the current weakness of the yen, the central bank may raise rates, and the government needs to strengthen economic resilience through fiscal budgets and other means to cope with the impact.

10:52:04

Spot platinum has just broken through the $2050.00/ounce mark, and is currently trading at $2049.90/ounce, down 0.62% on the day; Nymex platinum futures are currently trading at $2058.0/ounce, down 0.92% on the day.

10:51:14

Spot gold fell 1.00% on the day, closing at $4,992.19 per ounce; COMEX gold futures were last quoted at $5,011.60 per ounce, down 0.69% on the day.

10:50:44

Spot silver has just broken through the $76.00/ounce mark, and is currently trading at $75.98/ounce, down 1.91% on the day; COMEX silver futures are currently trading at $76.03/ounce, down 2.48% on the day.

10:49:50

The Singapore dollar weakened slightly against the US dollar during Asian trading hours amid thin holiday trading, influenced by potential position adjustments. The US dollar rose 0.1% against the Singapore dollar to 1.2620 Singapore dollars. The Commonwealth Bank of Australia's global economics and markets research team stated in a research report that the US dollar is likely to consolidate this week. The team indicated that US economic data to be released this week, including the minutes of the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) January meeting and the Personal Consumption Expenditures Price Index (PCE), are unlikely to substantially change market pricing in a Federal Reserve rate cut. The team added, "The market currently sees a high probability of a rate cut in June, and that's our view as well."

10:48:58

Thailand is projected to receive 35 million foreign tourists in 2026.

10:45:22

Spot gold has just broken through the $5,000.00/ounce mark, and is currently trading at $4,999.48/ounce, down 0.86% on the day; COMEX gold futures are currently trading at $5,020.90/ounce, down 0.50% on the day.

10:42:21

[Research Reveals the Neural Mechanisms of the Brain's "Learning by Analogy"] People skilled in tennis can often quickly master other ball sports like badminton and table tennis. This ability to "learn by analogy" is a fascinating characteristic of human intelligence, but the underlying neural mechanisms have long remained unsolved. Recently, a research team from the Institute of Automation, Chinese Academy of Sciences, in collaboration with the Ninth Medical Center of the General Hospital of the Chinese People's Liberation Army and the First Hospital of Jilin University, has for the first time revealed the unique neural organization patterns of the primate brain, providing an important answer to this mystery. This achievement not only deepens our understanding of the learning mechanisms of the primate brain but also provides new design ideas for building a new generation of artificial intelligence systems with rapid learning and flexible adaptation capabilities. The relevant findings have been published in the international academic journal *Nature Communications*. (Xinhua News Agency)

10:40:42

Thailand's National Planning Agency: Thailand's exports are projected to grow by 2.0% in 2026, higher than the -0.3% forecast in November.

10:39:28

Data from independent inspection firm Amspec Agri shows that Malaysia's palm oil exports from February 1st to 15th are estimated at 587,431 metric tons, compared to 690,642 metric tons from January 1st to 15th.

10:37:11

Spot gold has just broken through the $5010.00/ounce mark, and is currently trading at $5009.48/ounce, down 0.66% on the day; COMEX gold futures are currently trading at $5029.90/ounce, down 0.33% on the day.

10:34:38

Thailand's National Planning Agency reported that Thailand's seasonally adjusted GDP grew by 1.9% in the fourth quarter compared to the previous quarter, exceeding market expectations of 0.3%. The agency also projected GDP growth of 1.5%-2.5% for 2026, higher than the 1.2%-2.2% forecast in November.

10:32:31

Thailand's National Planning Agency: Thailand's fourth-quarter GDP grew by 2.5% year-on-year, compared to market forecasts of 1.0%.

10:31:19

The Nikkei 225 index closed the morning session at 56,790.70 points, down 0.27%.

10:28:08

Spot gold has just broken through the $5020.00/ounce mark, and is currently trading at $5019.17/ounce, down 0.47% on the day; COMEX gold futures are currently trading at $5038.80/ounce, down 0.15% on the day.

10:26:13

The Philippine central bank said in a statement that remittances from overseas Filipinos to the country totaled US$3.52 billion in December, up 4.2% year-on-year, while economists had expected a 3.3% increase.

10:25:53

Tehran offers a "reciprocal" bargaining chip: nuclear concessions are acceptable, but the US must be on the table first, putting pressure on oil prices. Details>

10:23:58

With UK employment and inflation data imminent, GBP/USD is experiencing short-term fluctuations, awaiting a directional move. Details>

10:23:15

[CIMB Report: Service Sector Momentum Continues, Malaysia's Economy Shows Strong First-Quarter Growth] CIMB economists Chew Khai Yen and Michelle Chia stated in a report that Malaysia's service sector growth momentum is likely to continue into the first quarter, driven by government cash assistance programs, festive spending, and tourism. Therefore, they have revised their 2026 GDP growth forecast upward to 4.5% from the previous 4.4%, reflecting the stronger momentum entering the first quarter, although this effect is partially offset by a higher base in the second half of the year. The two economists maintain their assessment that the Central Bank of Malaysia will keep interest rates unchanged at 2.75% by the end of 2026, as the moderate inflation outlook provides room for holding rates steady.

10:20:47

[WeChat now allows you to post golden Moments!] On February 16th, Tencent's Public Relations Director, @TencentZhangJun, posted: "Many people have asked how to create golden Moments. Here's the guide: Create a 'New Year's Greeting Moments' post in Yuanbao and publish it to trigger the event. Liking other people's golden Moments posts also gives you a chance to win red envelopes. Both Yuanbao and WeChat need to be updated to the latest version."

10:15:46

India aims to nearly double its clean energy capacity to 500 gigawatts by 2030, but this goal has been met with resistance from banks and state-owned power companies.

10:10:34

The Nikkei 225 index has just broken through the 56,800.00 mark, currently trading at 56,795.62, down 0.26% on the day.

10:07:12

Hong Kong-listed semiconductor stocks saw some gains, with GigaDevice rising over 17%, Montage Technology up over 12%, and Hua Hong Semiconductor up over 1%.

10:05:32

Spot platinum has just broken through the $2060.00/oz mark, and is currently trading at $2059.45/oz, down 0.15% on the day; Nymex platinum futures are currently trading at $2071.1/oz, down 0.29% on the day.

10:02:36

According to foreign media reports, sources familiar with the matter revealed that John Hurley, the U.S. Treasury Under Secretary for Terrorism and Financial Intelligence, may be leaving his post due to strained relations with Treasury Secretary Bessenter. U.S. media reports that Hurley's departure would mark the latest personnel reshuffle at the top of the U.S. Treasury Department.

10:00:29

Weaker-than-expected Japanese GDP figures supported a short-term rebound in the USD/JPY exchange rate, but expectations of a Fed rate cut limited upside potential. Details>

09:56:59

[Supply Concerns and Tariff Uncertainty Coexist, Aluminum Prices Rise Slightly] Aluminum prices rose in Asian trading. The three-month aluminum contract rose 0.1% to $3,079.50 per tonne. ANZ research analysts wrote in a report that US President Trump is considering narrowing the scope of US metal import tariffs due to concerns that these tariffs are harming consumers. However, the analysts added that there are some doubts about this potential tariff reduction, as US Finance Secretary Scott Bessenter downplayed any possibility of tariffs being removed. The analysts stated that, simultaneously, supply concerns could provide support for aluminum prices after miner South32 disclosed plans to shut down its smelter in Mozambique.

09:53:21

On February 15, Russian Armed Forces Chief of the General Staff Gerasimov reported the latest developments in the Russia-Ukraine conflict, stating that Russian forces had taken control of 12 settlements previously under Ukrainian control since February.

09:49:04

NIO: On February 15, 2026, NIO's daily battery swap volume reached 146,649, setting a new record! On February 6, 2026, NIO achieved 100 million battery swaps, marking the full validation of its battery swapping model by users and the market at scale. Battery swapping has become the mainstream solution for charging and replenishing energy for new energy vehicles in China. To date, over 8,600 NIO charging and battery swapping stations and over 3,700 NIO battery swapping stations have been built nationwide. NIO also has over 1,000 highway battery swapping stations, connecting 16 major city clusters (9 north-south and 11 east-west routes) and linking 550 cities across the country.

09:45:51

CATL's H shares rose 2.4% in early trading, and it will be officially included in the Hang Seng Index constituent stocks early next month. Luanchuan Molybdenum and Laopu Gold rose 5.9% and 5.6% respectively during trading, after being included in the Hang Seng Index constituent stocks.

09:40:48

[Private Equity Funds Reach 22.15 Trillion Yuan by the End of 2025] The latest data released by the Asset Management Association of China shows that in December 2025, 2,087 new private equity funds were registered, with a total scale of 98.9 billion yuan. As of the end of December 2025, there were 138,315 existing private equity funds, with a total scale of 22.15 trillion yuan. Among them, there were 80,390 existing private securities investment funds with a scale of 7.08 trillion yuan; 29,820 existing private equity investment funds with a scale of 11.19 trillion yuan; and 27,342 existing venture capital funds with a scale of 3.58 trillion yuan. (Xinhua News Agency)

09:40:03

[EU Foreign Minister Says Not Ready to Offer Ukraine a Specific Accession Date] EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Maria Kalas said in Munich, Germany, on the 15th that she believes EU member states are not yet ready to offer Ukraine a specific accession date. Speaking at a panel discussion during the 62nd Munich Security Conference, Kalas said that EU enlargement is ultimately a geopolitical decision, and the geopolitical landscape will be the driving force behind the EU's decision. She believes there is still much work to be done regarding Ukraine's EU accession, and the immediate priority is to "take action to demonstrate that Ukraine is part of Europe." According to media reports, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, who also attended the Munich Security Conference, said on the 14th that he needs the EU to provide a date for Ukraine's accession as part of the security guarantees for a final peace agreement with Russia. (Xinhua)

09:35:43

Spot platinum has just broken through the $2060.00/oz mark, last trading at $2059.40/oz, down 0.16% on the day; Nymex platinum futures main contract was last trading at $2070.6/oz, down 0.31% on the day.

09:32:25

Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev said that Azerbaijan is prepared to make a large-scale investment in Serbia.

09:30:51

The Nikkei 225 index has just broken through the 56,800.00 mark, currently trading at 56,792.28, down 0.26% on the day.

09:25:51

Spot platinum has just broken through the $2070.00/ounce mark, last trading at $2070.94/ounce, up 0.40% on the day; Nymex platinum futures main contract was last trading at $2080.6/ounce, up 0.17% on the day.

09:25:41

Yoshimura, chairman of the Seishin Party, a partner in Japan's ruling coalition, stated that Japan should implement a two-year suspension of food sales tax as soon as possible. He added that Japan should consider using its vast foreign exchange reserves to cover the costs of suspending the food tax, and given the current weakness of the yen, the Bank of Japan may raise interest rates further. He emphasized that the timing of interest rate hikes should be decided by the Bank of Japan, and the government should not interfere with monetary policy.

09:25:20

【Short-term trading advice for US crude oil: Oscillating upward, buy on dips】 (1) Reasons for analysis: OPEC+ has released a signal of discussion on resuming some production in April, and the market's expectations for marginal easing of supply have risen, and the risk premium has fallen. At the same time, the latest US non-farm payroll data is solid, strengthening the expectation of "high interest rates for longer", and the US dollar index remains strong, which puts pressure on commodities priced in US dollars. In addition, the pace of global demand recovery is still moderate, and refinery operation and inventory changes have not yet formed a trend of destocking. Technically, the price is running below the short-term moving average, and the rebound momentum is limited. Under the background of the bearish fundamentals, it is more likely to consolidate weakly within the range. (2) Key focus: geopolitical situation, trade sentiment, inventory data, US dollar index (3) Resistance: 63.50, 64.00, 64.60 (4) Support: 62.50, 62.00, 61.60

09:25:16

【Short-term trading advice for spot gold: high-level fluctuations, sell on rallies and buy on dips】 (1) Reasons for analysis: US inflation data has declined moderately, and market expectations for interest rate cuts in the middle of the year have increased. The decline in real interest rates provides medium-term support for gold. However, the US dollar index remains high and the US Treasury yield has not yet declined significantly, limiting the short-term upward space of gold prices. After the previous large fluctuations in gold prices from high levels, some funds have entered the profit-taking stage, and the short-term trend shows the characteristics of high-level consolidation. Overall, the fundamentals are still biased towards gold, but before the policy expectations are clear, the price is more likely to digest the gains through fluctuations. Technically, it holds above $5,000 and the trend structure remains unchanged. (2) Key focus: US Treasury yield, US dollar index, geopolitical situation (3) Resistance: 5050, 5080, 5100 (4) Support: 5000, 4980, 4950;

09:23:17

[Musk and Cook Warn of Global Memory Chip Shortage] Elon Musk, Tim Cook, and other tech leaders have recently issued warnings that a global crisis triggered by a memory chip shortage is brewing, impacting corporate profits, disrupting plans, and driving up prices for everything from laptops and smartphones to cars and data centers. The supply shortage is only expected to worsen. Since the beginning of this year, more than a dozen large companies, including Tesla and Apple, have hinted at a severe shortage of DRAM, a memory chip used in almost all tech products, which will inevitably constrain production. Cook stated that this will compress iPhone profit margins. Micron Technology described the shortage as "unprecedented." Musk even stated that Tesla will have to build its own chip factory, saying, "If we don't build a chip factory, we will encounter a chip bottleneck." The root cause of this memory chip supply shortage lies in the construction boom of AI data centers. Because Nvidia's AI chips require large amounts of high-bandwidth memory, the available capacity of the memory chip industry has been squeezed, leading to a severe shortage of memory chips used in traditional fields such as mobile phones and personal computers. Bernstein semiconductor industry analyst Mark Li warned that memory prices are experiencing a "parabolic" rise. While this will bring huge profits to Samsung, Micron, and SK Hynix, other sectors of the electronics industry will pay a heavy price in the coming months.

09:23:00

[Internal Disagreements Escalate in US Sanctions Policy: Under Secretary for Counterterrorism and Financial Intelligence Reportedly to Resign] According to sources, John Hurley, the Trump administration's top official responsible for sanctions and the Treasury Under Secretary for Counterterrorism and Financial Intelligence, is expected to leave his post following a clash with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessant. The sources say Hurley's departure comes at a time when internal disagreements within the US government over the methods and objectives of sanctions policy have persisted for months. His next move is currently unclear, but some officials have suggested he take on ambassadorial positions in an attempt to keep this loyal and important ally in the camp. The sources requested anonymity as the discussions have not been made public.

09:20:10

Spot gold has just broken through the $5030.00/ounce mark, and is currently trading at $5030.35/ounce, down 0.25% on the day; COMEX gold futures are currently trading at $5047.50/ounce, up 0.02% on the day.

09:19:30

Spot silver has just broken through the $77.00/ounce mark, last trading at $77.09/ounce, down 0.47% on the day; COMEX silver futures, the most active contract, last traded at $77.00/ounce, down 1.24% on the day.

09:16:19

The Nikkei 225 index has just broken through the 56,900.00 mark, currently trading at 56,899.79, down 0.07% on the day.

09:15:35

[US Inflation Report Paves the Way for Rate Cuts? Institutions Say Tariffs Haven't Passed Through to Prices, More Concerns About the Labor Market] Tani Fukui of MetLife Investment Management stated in a report that US inflation remains largely unaffected by tariffs. The January CPI was 2.4%, further approaching the Fed's 2% target after December's 2.7%. Fukui called it a very dovish report, supporting her view that the tariff transmission effect throughout the year will be negligible, noting that most commodity prices rose moderately. She maintained her forecast of three Fed rate cuts this year, as her concerns about the labor market far outweigh her concerns about inflation.

09:11:55

Air New Zealand: Weather conditions on February 15 resulted in the cancellation of 45 flights to and from Wellington. All flights to and from Wellington, Napier, and Palmerston North have been suspended.

09:11:30

[India Revitalizes Highway Privatization: Guaranteed Returns, Invites Global Funds to Bid for $11 Billion Projects] To attract private capital back to highway construction, the Indian government is developing new regulations promising guaranteed returns to developers and inviting global funds to participate in bidding. According to sources, the policy framework is expected to be finalized this month, with the goal of awarding 1 trillion rupees (approximately $11 billion) worth of projects to the private sector by fiscal year 2027. A decade ago, investors withdrew from the sector due to concerns about return risks and bureaucratic delays. Currently, Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government hopes to increase the share of private investment in highway construction from the current low single digits to a maximum of 25% next year.

09:10:19

Air New Zealand: Weather conditions on February 15 led to the cancellation of 45 flights to and from Wellington.

09:09:22

Asian currencies traded mixed against the dollar in early trading, but were likely supported by the prospect of a Federal Reserve rate cut, which typically boosts risk appetite. Analysts at Commerzbank Research said in a research note that the main tone appeared to be consolidation. However, the analysts noted that U.S. inflation data for January was “moderate and in line with expectations.” They added that federal funds futures had already priced in a total of 63 basis points in rate cuts by the Fed by the end of the year, up from 56 basis points the previous week. The dollar rose 0.3% against the yen to 153.15 yen, edged up 0.3% against the won to 1,444.21 won, and the Australian dollar rose 0.1% against the dollar to 0.7074.

09:04:26

Spot platinum has just broken through the $2060.00/oz mark, last trading at $2061.18/oz, down 0.07% on the day; Nymex platinum futures main contract was last trading at $2068.7/oz, down 0.40% on the day.

09:04:13

[Malaysia's GDP Forecasts Raised in Succession Due to Stronger-than-Expected Economic Growth] Malaysia's much stronger-than-expected economic growth last quarter (6.3% year-on-year GDP growth in Q4 2025, and 5.2% for the whole year) has prompted analysts to raise their forecasts for this year, with some institutions predicting that Malaysia will again exceed official expectations. Maybank Investment Bank, MBSB Investment Bank, and RHB Bank expect Malaysia's 2026 GDP growth to exceed the government's forecast range of 4% to 4.5%, while CIMB and OCBC have raised their forecasts to the upper end of that range. Kenanga Investment Bank believes that "if the current momentum continues, there is upside potential for economic growth to approach 5.0%." Barclays has further raised its 2026 growth forecast from 5.0% to 5.5%, expecting first-half GDP growth to remain in the high range of 6% to 7%.

09:03:25

Shares of Mitsui Metals, a metal materials manufacturer, rose as much as 13% to a record high after the company raised its profit forecast to above expectations, buoyed by rising precious metal prices.

09:02:25

The US dollar index just touched the 97.00 level, last trading at 97.00, up 0.12% on the day.

09:01:05

Spot gold has just broken through the $5010.00/ounce mark, and is currently trading at $5009.95/ounce, down 0.65% on the day; COMEX gold futures are currently trading at $5029.10/ounce, down 0.34% on the day.

09:00:04

Gold prices retreated slightly and remained range-bound. Details>

08:56:38

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reiterated on the 15th that if the United States and Iran reach an agreement, Israel's concerns must be addressed, including the removal of all enriched uranium from Iran and ensuring that Iran no longer has uranium enrichment capabilities.

08:55:51

[US Democrats Plan to Invest Tens of Millions of Dollars in Redistricting Virginia] On the 15th local time, House Minority Leader Hakim Jeffries stated that the Democratic Party is willing to spend tens of millions of dollars on redistricting in Virginia, a move that could potentially win the party four seats in the US House of Representatives. Jeffries said the Democrats will "do whatever it takes" to ensure a voting initiative in the state passes in the April referendum. Currently, the Democrats are pushing to redistrict Virginia and Maryland in hopes of winning more seats in Congress. The Republicans, who currently hold only a narrow majority in the House, have already passed redistricting plans in Texas, Missouri, Ohio, and North Carolina. (CCTV)

08:51:30

Japan's Minister of Economy: Under a responsible and proactive fiscal policy, the government will promote bold and strategic growth investments to achieve a robust economy.

08:47:22

Japan's Economy Minister stated that looking ahead, improvements in the employment and income environment, along with various policy measures, are expected to support a gradual recovery. However, downside risks must be closely monitored, including future price trends and the outlook for US trade policy.

08:45:55

Japanese Economy Minister: Japan's Economy Continues Moderate Recovery

08:45:09

Singapore's seasonally adjusted non-oil exports NODX monthly rate for January

Previous : -9.40% Forecast : -

Published Value 0.70%

08:44:18

Crude oil trading alert: OPEC+ production increase expectations rise, oil prices remain in a narrow range. Details>

08:40:27

Japan's weak economic growth in the fourth quarter may prompt the government to increase fiscal stimulus. Capital Economics points out that since the supplementary budget has not yet boosted public spending, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi may not only proceed with suspending the food consumption tax, but may also formulate a supplementary budget ahead of schedule in the first half of the next fiscal year.

08:38:41

[Japan's Economic Recovery Creates Conditions for Further Interest Rate Hikes by the Bank of Japan] Despite external pressure from US tariffs, Japan's economy returned to growth in the fourth quarter of 2025, providing the Bank of Japan with policy space for further interest rate hikes. Preliminary data released by the Cabinet Office on Monday showed that Japan's real GDP grew by 0.1% quarter-on-quarter in the October-December 2025 period. This followed a 0.7% quarter-on-quarter contraction in the previous quarter. The figure was lower than the 0.4% growth expected by economists surveyed by Quick. On an annualized basis, the economy grew by 0.2% in the quarter. The data shows that the Japanese economy withstood the impact of US tariffs better than expected. Although exports declined by 0.3% quarter-on-quarter, this was a significant narrowing from the 1.4% decline in the previous quarter. On the domestic demand side, capital expenditure increased slightly by 0.2% quarter-on-quarter, and personal consumption increased by 0.1% quarter-on-quarter. Analysts believe that this positive economic data is likely to strengthen the Bank of Japan's confidence in the domestic economic recovery. Even with continued uncertainties in the global environment, it also opens the door for the central bank to continue normalizing monetary policy. However, the Bank of Japan's future policy path will still require a delicate balance with fiscal policy. In the election held earlier this month, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi led her party to a landslide victory. While economic growth data supports her growth-oriented stimulus policies, Takaichi's strong mandate to push forward expansionary fiscal measures (including establishing a food tax exemption period) may complicate the central bank's efforts to control inflation.

08:37:28

India is pushing to build its domestic AI infrastructure, with Blackstone backing Neysa in a $1.2 billion funding round.

08:36:19

Gold Trading Alert: Cooling inflation and US-Iran tensions boost safe-haven demand, but why aren't gold prices rising? This week's PCE will determine the outcome. Details>

08:35:17

The Nikkei 225 index has just broken through the 56,900.00 mark, and is currently trading at 56,886.30, down 0.10% on the day.

08:34:07

[AI Demand Drives Surge in Electronics Exports, Singapore's NODX Rises for Fifth Consecutive Month in January] Singapore's non-oil domestic exports (NODX) rose 9.3% year-on-year in January, marking the fifth consecutive month of growth and demonstrating the resilience of this trade-dependent economy amid global uncertainty. Data released by Enterprise Singapore on Monday showed that this increase was below the median forecast of 10.8% by economists, but accelerated from the 6.1% increase in December. Exports of electronic products, a key driver of growth, surged 56.1% year-on-year, far exceeding the previous month's 24.9%, thanks to strong demand related to artificial intelligence and a low base effect. However, exports of non-electronic products fell 3.0% year-on-year, reversing the 0.8% growth in December. Exports to China, Hong Kong, and the EU increased in January, but exports to the US and Indonesia declined. Previously, given the stronger-than-expected resilience of trade performance last year, officials had raised Singapore's export forecast for 2026. Economists believe that the manufacturing sector is expected to remain resilient, supported by the AI boom and regional demand.

08:31:50

Singapore's electronics exports rose 56.1% year-on-year in January.

08:30:51

Singapore's NODX year-on-year rate of non-oil exports in January

Previous : 6.10% Forecast : 11.50%

Published Value 9.30%

08:30:16

The yield on 10-year Japanese government bonds fell 1.5 basis points to 2.195%.

08:25:35

Spot gold has just broken through the $5010.00/ounce mark, and is currently trading at $5009.79/ounce, down 0.66% on the day; COMEX gold futures are currently trading at $5030.70/ounce, down 0.31% on the day.

08:22:24

The Nikkei 225 index has just broken through the 57,000.00 mark, currently trading at 56,996.39, up 0.10% on the day.

08:20:46

[US Democrats Plan to Invest Tens of Millions of Dollars in Redistricting Virginia] On the 15th local time, House Minority Leader Hakim Jeffries stated that the Democratic Party is willing to spend tens of millions of dollars on redistricting in Virginia, a move that could potentially win the party four seats in the US House of Representatives. Jeffries said the Democrats will "do whatever it takes" to ensure a voting initiative in the state passes in the April referendum. Currently, the Democrats are pushing for redistricting in Virginia and Maryland in hopes of winning more seats in Congress. The Republicans, who currently hold only a narrow majority in the House, have already passed redistricting plans in Texas, Missouri, Ohio, and North Carolina. (CCTV)

08:12:43

The USD/JPY pair just touched the 153.00 level and is currently trading at 153.00, up 0.20% on the day.

08:07:50

[Reserve Bank of New Zealand Widely Expected to Hold Rates Steady on Wednesday; Market Focuses on Inflation and Timing of Rate Hikes] The market widely expects the Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) to keep its official overnight cash rate unchanged at 2.25% at its policy meeting on Wednesday. Traders will focus on the central bank's outlook for the economy, as well as its anticipated paths for inflation and interest rates. After significant rate cuts over the past two years, New Zealand is expected to see an economic recovery in the coming year. However, the inflation situation remains unclear; although it has begun to rise, the increase is not significant. New Governor Anna Breman is expected to state that the central bank is prepared to raise rates if inflation worsens, although the timing of such a rate hike may not occur until the end of 2026.

08:06:52

The Nikkei 225 index has just broken through the 57,100.00 mark, currently trading at 57,095.88, up 0.27% on the day.

08:03:42

Spot gold has just broken through the $5010.00/ounce mark, and is currently trading at $5009.03/ounce, down 0.67% on the day; COMEX gold futures are currently trading at $5029.80/ounce, down 0.33% on the day.

08:02:08

The annual rate of the Rightmove average house asking price index in the UK for February

Previous : 0.50% Forecast : -

Published Value 0%

08:02:07

The monthly rate of the Rightmove average asking price index for houses in the UK in February

Previous : 2.80% Forecast : -

Published Value 0%

08:00:22

The Nikkei 225 index has just broken through the 57,200.00 mark, currently trading at 57,219.20, up 0.49% on the day.

08:00:11

The Nikkei 225 index opened at 57212.97 points this morning, up 0.48%.

07:58:59

Government report: Japan's real GDP is projected to grow by 1.1% year-on-year in 2025.

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