South Africa Manufacturing Production Index (YoY): -1.4% (December) vs previous -1%

Feb 12, 2026

WTI Oil declines on inventory surge, Middle East tensions cap losses

The West Texas Intermediate (WTI) US Oil trades lower on Thursday, hovering around $64.15 at the time of writing, down 1.10% on the day. The Oil market is mainly reacting to the latest weekly US inventory data.

USD/JPY consolidates around 153.00 favoured by lower Fed easing bets

The US Dollar (USD) has found footing in the lower range of the 152.00s against the Japanese Yen (JPY) and is consolidating around 153.00 on Thursday.