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US Retail Sales Stall, Exerting Downward Pressure on Yields, Dollar — Economist Says Weak Consumer Sentiment Finally Catches up with Spending
December retail sales disappointed expectations, with broad weakness across categories and a decline in the key control group measure of core consumer spending.
By Shanthi RexalineFeb 10, 2026, 9:36 AM ET
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WASDE Report due Tuesday: What Futures Traders Should Watch
Agricultural futures are steady ahead of Friday’s WASDE, with traders watching ending stocks for soybeans, corn, and wheat for directional price cues and volatility.
By Shanthi RexalineFeb 10, 2026, 6:59 AM ET
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Japanese Election Results Spur Risk Appetite: Should Futures Traders Sell Yen Rallies, Buy Nikkei Strength?
Japan’s election outcome removes political uncertainty and reinforces a policy mix that keeps the yen structurally weak in the near term.
By Shanthi RexalineFeb 9, 2026, 5:58 PM ET
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China Reportedly Curbs Bank Treasury Buying: Long-End Pressure Builds, ZB/UB Underperform
U.S. Treasuries were little changed Monday after Bloomberg reported China asked banks to limit Treasury purchases and reduce exposure.
By Shanthi RexalineFeb 9, 2026, 11:53 AM ET
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US Consumers Worry About Erosion in Personal Finances Despite Near-term Inflation Expectations Easing, UMich Survey Shows
Consumer sentiment ticked up in February, driven by wealthier households, while inflation fears eased slightly and spending outlook stayed cautious.
By Shanthi RexalineFeb 6, 2026, 12:29 PM ET
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Weak Jobs Market Signals Keep Rate Expectations in Flux — Traders Position for Lower Yields and a Softer Dollar
Labor indicators point to weakening demand, rising layoffs, and softening hiring momentum, signaling a fragile labor market and cooling wage pressures.
By Shanthi RexalineFeb 6, 2026, 8:37 AM ET
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S&P 500 Futures Face Tactical Pullback Risk as AI Capex Concerns Mount; 6,758 Key Support
AI-driven capex excess among hyperscalers, combined with macro and geopolitical risks, threatens an AI-trade unwind and steepening of S&P 500 losses.
By Shanthi RexalineFeb 6, 2026, 5:02 AM ET
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ECB Holds Rates Again, Flags Trade and Inflation Risks—EUR/USD Bias Stays Soft, Favoring Short Trades
ECB Holds Rates Again, Flags Trade and Inflation Risks—EUR/USD Bias Stays Soft, Favoring Short Trades
By Shanthi RexalineFeb 5, 2026, 11:27 AM ET
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Bank of England’s 5–4 ‘Dovish’ Hold Keeps Easing Hopes Alive, Putting Pound under the Pump
BoE held rates 3.75% on narrow 5-4 vote, signaling a dovish bias and a data-dependent stance
By Shanthi RexalineFeb 5, 2026, 7:51 AM ET
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US Services PMI Signals Expansion, But Underlying Weakness Keeps Traders Guarded
U.S. services PMI beat expectations, but weakening new orders, employment, and exports signal slowing momentum and limit upside for risk assets.
By Shanthi RexalineFeb 4, 2026, 1:51 PM ET
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ADP Private Jobs Miss Puts Rates, Dollar on Watch Ahead of Non-farm Payrolls Report
ADP data showed sharply weaker private job growth, sectoral job losses, stable wage growth, and highlighted a continued slowdown in U.S. labor market momentum.
By Shanthi RexalineFeb 4, 2026, 11:21 AM ET
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Eurozone Inflation Cools — Futures Traders Eye ECB Signals for Short-Term Moves
Eurozone inflation eases, rendering ECB rate cuts unlikely soon, likely keeping euro range-bound and futures reactive to global data.
By Shanthi RexalineFeb 4, 2026, 9:03 AM ET