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CHFJPY Technical Analysis Report 24 February, 2026

Given the strong daily uptrend and increasing safe-haven inflows into Swiss franc, CHFJPY currency pair can be expected to rise to the next resistance level 203.40 (which stopped the previous impulse wave b at the start of February).   CHFJPY reversed from support area Likely to rise to resistance level 203.40 CHFJPY currency pair recently

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Dollar Index (DXY) Set to End February on a Positive Note

In the latter half of February, the dollar index has shown signs of strength, supported by several bullish factors: → Hawkish Fed stance: Minutes from the most recent FOMC meeting highlighted divergent opinions on interest rate cuts. With inflation remaining persistent, some members suggested the possibility of further rate hikes. → Geopolitical and trade pressures:

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Technical Analysis – Bitcoin recovers from 62,500 but prolonged weakness persists

BTCUSD bounces above 65,000 as dollar weakens Bullish hopes emerging, but indicators remain in negative territory Bitcoin (BTCUSD) is attempting a modest rebound from an overtwoweek low near 62,490, following three consecutive days of selling pressure that had pushed the price toward a symmetrical triangle breakout to the downside. The recovery comes alongside a techdriven bounce

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USD/ZAR forecast: South African rand rallies amid dollar debasement

The USD/ZAR exchange rate continued its rally this week as the dollar debasement trade gained momentum. It dropped for four consecutive days to trade at 15.95, down by 20% from its highest point last year. This article provides a forecast for the South African rand. South African rand rallies amid the dollar debasement trade The

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USD/JPY forecast: Here’s why the Japanese yen is slumping today

The USD/JPY exchange rate continued rising this week, reaching its highest level since February 10 after Sanae Takaichi nominated two dovish central bank officials. It rose to a high 156, much higher than the year-to-date low of 152.28. Sanae Takaichi nominates dovish Bank of Japan officials The Japanese yen has retreated in the past few

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ECB Fines J.P. Morgan Over Capital Reporting Errors

The European Central Bank has imposed two administrative penalties totalling €12.18 million on J.P. Morgan SE after identifying prolonged misreporting of risk-weighted assets (RWAs). The breaches, spanning from 2019 to 2024, involved the bank reporting lower RWAs than required under prudential rules. For 15 consecutive quarters, the institution misclassified certain corporate exposures and applied lower

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Brazil’s Central Bank Advances Institutional Crypto Rules Through 2027

Brazil’s Central Bank is moving forward with a regulatory framework for institutional crypto firms, aiming to complete key rules by 2027 as part of a broader push to formalize digital asset markets according to local news outlet. This initiative seeks to bring oversight and licensing clarity to virtual asset service providers (VASPs) that serve businesses

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Gold Technical Analysis Report 23 February, 2026

Gold can be expected to rise to the next resistance level 5400.00 (which stopped the previous impulse wave 5 at the end of January).   Gold broke resistance level 5100.00 Likely to rise to resistance level 5400.00 Gold recently broke the resistance level 5100.00 (which stopped the previous minor impulse wave 1 earlier this month,

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Global FX Market Summary: Tariff Turmoil, Middle East Escalation, Gold Surges Above $5,200 as Dollar Buckles — 23 February 2026

Tariff chaos, Middle East tensions, and policy instability drive gold above $5,200 as investors flee equities and ignore hawkish Fed signals. The Return of the Tariff King and Market Turmoil The gold market is currently witnessing a dramatic resurgence, fueled primarily by a chaotic tug-of-war over U.S. trade policy. After the Supreme Court stripped the

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Pretiorates’ Thoughts 120 – The roof and beams are creaking

It has been almost exactly a month since we pointed out that the inner strength of the US stock market no longer looks quite so fresh. In our Thoughts on January 21, 2026, we speculated whether rising interest rates in Japan could be the domino that would fall – or whether SCOTUS might rule US

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