United States MBA Mortgage Applications climbed from previous -0.3% to 2.8% in February 13

Feb 18, 2026

Fed: AI, rates and volatility – Rabobank

Rabobank analysts argue that recent Federal Reserve remarks on Artificial Intelligence and interest rates underestimate AI’s disruptive, inflationary and deflationary effects.

USD/CAD clings to gains around 1.3659 with all eyes on the Fed minutes

The US Dollar (USD) appreciates for the sixth consecutive day against the Canadian Dollar (CAD), reaching 1.3650 at the time of writing, but remains below the early February highs, in the area of 1.3720, which keeps the broader bearish trend in play.The US Dollar has been trading moderately higher a