Russia Central Bank Reserves $ down to $797.5B from previous $826.8B

Feb 12, 2026

AUD/USD: Hauser hawkishness underpins upside – OCBC

OCBC’s FX strategists Sim Moh Siong and Christopher Wong note that hawkish comments from RBA Deputy Governor Hauser have supported the Australian Dollar, even as lower Australian bond yields show rates markets remain cautious.

ECB: Wage pressures point to later rate hikes – Nomura

Nomura’s Global Markets Research team argues that persistent wage pressures in the Euro area will keep inflation risks elevated in 2027–2028.