FX.co ★ Forex news and events. Review and analysis of economic events

The dollar index fell to around 97.5 on Thursday, extending its decline for a second straight session as uncertainty over US tariffs undermined confidence in the reserve currency. On Wednesday...

Gold traded steadily above $5,180 per ounce on Thursday, extending the previous session’s gains and hovering near a nearly four-week high, as markets assessed escalating geopolitical risks and uncertainty over...

The South Korean won appreciated to around 1,422 per dollar, its strongest level in four months, as investor confidence improved following the Bank of Korea’s latest policy decision. The central...

Platinum futures climbed above $2,300 an ounce, reaching a four-week high, as persistent trade and geopolitical tensions fueled demand for safe-haven metals. Markets remained on edge amid a buildup...

New Zealand’s ANZ Business Outlook Index eased to 59.2 in February 2026 from 64.1 in January, its lowest level since October, though overall sentiment remained firmly positive. Forward indicators softened...

The benchmark KOSPI climbed 2.05% to around 6,208, setting a new record high as buying momentum strengthened in large-cap chipmakers. The rally was fueled by renewed global optimism after Nvidia...

Private new capital expenditure on equipment, plant, and machinery in Australia declined by 1.7% quarter-on-quarter in Q4 2025, reversing from a slightly revised 11.2% surge in Q3 and marking...

The Bank of Korea kept its policy interest rate unchanged at 2.5% for the sixth consecutive meeting in February 2026, extending its pause in the easing cycle in line with...

The Bank of Korea left its benchmark interest rate unchanged at 2.50% in February 2026, maintaining its monetary policy stance for a second consecutive month. The decision keeps borrowing costs...

Total new capital expenditure in Australia rose by 0.4% quarter-on-quarter in Q4 2025, a sharp slowdown from the 6.4% increase recorded in Q3 but still outperforming market expectations...