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26 Feb 2026

Financial markets move for a reason, and very often that reason is already scheduled on the economic calendar. Interest rate decisions, inflation updates, employment data and growth releases are among the strongest catalysts of volatility across forex, indices, commodities and crypto. The economic calendar brings these events together in one place, giving traders the advantage of preparation rather than surprise. Understanding how to interpret this tool is an essential part of trading with intention and clarity.

24 Feb 2026

Headline inflation has cooled, but the last mile rarely runs in a straight line. US CPI slowed to 2.4% y/y in January 2026, down from 2.7% in December 2025; core CPI eased to 2.5% from 2.6%. These gains remain above target because the parts now doing the heavy lifting move slowly. The next phase is less about goods and more about services, wages, and supply frictions, which means prices tend to drift lower in steps rather than drop quickly.

23 Feb 2026

It was a week that invited investors to look past the headlines and focus on what really mattered. In the US, the Supreme Court struck down a set of emergency‑authority tariffs, briefly easing some pressure on import costs, but the administration quickly moved toward a new set of across‑the‑board duties. The result was a mixed picture rather than a clean shift, with markets weighing the possibility of some relief now against the chance of renewed pressure later. At the same time, US-Iran developments moved between diplomatic talks in Geneva and news of additional military assets heading toward the region, a combination that kept a modest premium under oil prices without unsettling broader risk sentiment.

19 Feb 2026

Candlestick charts remain one of the strongest tools available to traders who want to understand the market’s emotional pulse. Beyond showing price levels, they reveal how buyers and sellers behave at key moments and how sentiment shifts over time. In fast‑moving markets, a single candlestick can tell a more powerful story than several paragraphs of news.

16 Feb 2026

It was a week that rewarded patience. In the US, January CPI rose 0.2% MoM and 2.4% YoY, a softer print signalling disinflation remains on track. The jobs report, released mid‑week instead of Friday, pointed to cooling without collapse, keeping focus on how far prices can ease before growth slows. Those signals nudged bond yields lower and steadied overall risk sentiment.