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📊 Morning Update | 12 February 2026 (Thursday) 📈 Markets start cautiously positive: US stock futures are climbing modestly this morning after stronger-than-expected US jobs data released yesterday, reducing near-term expectations of Federal Reserve rate cuts. Asian markets are also upbeat, with Japan’s Nikkei and South Korea’s Kospi reaching new highs in early trading. 💼 US labour market stronger than expected: January Non-Farm Payrolls came in at 130,000, more than double forecasts, while the unemployment rate edged down to 4.3 %, prompting a reassessment of future Fed policy and a stronger US dollar. 📅 Today’s key releases: Weekly initial jobless claims and January existing home sales data headline the economic calendar, with traders also eyeing consumer sentiment and further macro signals throughout the session. 💵 FX sentiment: The US dollar is firmer, with EUR/USD softening near 1.1860, reflecting the recalibration of rate-cut expectations following the stronger labour report. Major cross rates are showing modest moves early in European trade. 🛢️ Oil on geopolitical support: Brent crude is trading near $69.6 /bbl and WTI around $64.9 /bbl, lifted by renewed concerns over Middle East tensions and prospective supply risks. 💰 Precious metals drift lower: Gold has edged down slightly from recent levels, with prices around the $5,060/oz area as the dollar strengthens and risk appetite improves. 🪙 Crypto markets mixed: bitcoin is trading near $67,000–$67,100 this morning, showing consolidation after recent volatility. Ethereum and other major altcoins are seeing modest price moves as traders await inflation data later this week. 🏠 Housing market data ahead: Existing home sales for January and continuing jobless claims will provide further insight into the US economic backdrop. 👉 Stay sharp, trade wisely, and watch those key releases today with NordFX. Good luck on the markets! 🚀

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🌅 Morning Update | 16 February 2026 (Mon) A new week is starting in a holiday-thinned market. 🇺🇸 U.S. cash equities and bonds are closed for Presidents’ Day, while mainland China is shut for Lunar New Year, so liquidity is thinner than usual and early moves may look muted or choppy. 📉 Asia: calm tone, low volatility Japan’s Nikkei is hovering around flat near 56,956, while India’s Nifty 50 is steady around 25,493. 🇯🇵 Japan: GDP misses expectations Japan’s Q4 GDP came in soft at +0.2% annualised and +0.1% q/q, keeping traders cautious on the policy outlook and weighing on the yen. 💱 FX: yen softer The yen is giving back part of last week’s strength, with USD/JPY around 153.15 in early trade. Risk-sensitive FX is broadly steady in thin conditions. 🇳🇿 New Zealand: expansion, but momentum cools The services sector stayed just in expansion with PSI at 50.9, but the pace is slowing. January electronic card spending fell -1.1% m/m, suggesting softer post-holiday demand. 🥇 Metals: profit-taking Gold is easing on the day, with spot around $4,986/oz, and silver also lower near $75.64/oz. 🔥 Natural gas: biggest mover Natural gas is the standout decliner again, with the front contract near $3.018. ₿ Crypto bitcoin is trading around $68,400–$68,700 after failing to hold above $70,000. 🗓️ Week ahead The focus shifts to FOMC minutes and TIC flows (18 Feb), then flash PMIs and PCE inflation (20 Feb) - all in a week where tariff-related headlines could also add volatility. 🚀 Thin liquidity can exaggerate moves - trade smart and have a strong week with NordFX!

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