Soft US CPI reinforces rotation trade
US inflation delivered some relief last Friday, but falling yields couldn’t cheer up Big Tech stocks. Investors are increasingly uneasy about elevated valuations and the …
February 16, 2026
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AI's Next Victim
Wall Street was again rattled by another wave of selloff in AI-related stocks – and their victims, a sign that the AI pressure is gently …
February 13, 2026
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Not *that* strong...
The US jobs report yesterday surprised on the upside, with 130K new nonfarm jobs, unemployment ticking lower and wages steady at 3.7%. Markets immediately scaled …
February 12, 2026
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When it rains, it pours
The US dollar extended its decline as soft retail sales data reinforced signs that the American consumer may finally be losing altitude. December sales showed …
February 11, 2026
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Dollar slips
The US dollar kicked off the week on a weak note. That softness is easing financial conditions at the margin, allowing risk assets to stabilise …
February 10, 2026
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Takaichi’s strong win boosts tech stocks
Happy Monday, everyone! Tech stocks rebounded last week, helped by Nvidia’s nearly 8% gain, and the momentum looks even stronger after Japanese Prime Minister Sanae …
February 9, 2026
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