NZ business confidence eases but inflation pressures build – ANZ survey.New Zealand business confidence retreated from extreme highs in February but remains firmly expansionary, with the ANZ Business Outlook headline index easing 5 points to 59.2 Activity indicators remain solid, though sector divergence is widening.

New Zealand ANZ Business Confidence dipped from previous 64.1 to 59.2 in February.New Zealand ANZ Business Confidence dipped from previous 64.1 to 59.2 in February

IMF's Georgieva: US goods inflation has been somewhat affected by tariffs.IMF's Georgieva: US goods inflation has been somewhat affected by tariffs

BoJ's Ueda says rate hikes to continue if outlook materializes.BoJ's Ueda says rate hikes to continue if outlook materializes

BOJ chief flags March, April rate-hike chance in Yomiuri interview.Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda said the central bank will scrutinise data at its March and April meetings in deciding whether to raise interest rates, the Yomiuri newspaper reported on Thursday, leaving open the chance of a near-term rate hike.

IMF's Georgieva says tariffs lifted US goods inflation, backs Fed rate at 3.25%–3.5%.IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva said US goods inflation has been “somewhat affected” by tariffs, underscoring the lingering price effects of trade policy even as broader inflation moderates.

IMF sees US growth at 2.4% in 2026, urges deficit cuts as debt heads to 140% GDP.The International Monetary Fund called on the United States to rein in large fiscal deficits, while forecasting steady economic growth and a gradual return of inflation to target.

AUD/JPY Price Forecast: Skyrockets past 111.00 on hot Aussie CPI.AUD/JPY Price Forecast: Skyrockets past 111.00 on hot Aussie CPI

China: Two Sessions set 2026 growth path – TD Securities.China: Two Sessions set 2026 growth path – TD Securities

investingLive Americas FX news wrap 25 Feb: The USD moves lower ahead of Nvidia earnings.The U.S. dollar weakened against all the major currencies with the exception of the JPY. The day was void of any major economic releases in the US (or Canada).

Natural Gas Price Forecast: Bearish Signals Build Below Key Support.Natural gas faces renewed downside pressure after failing near short-term resistance, with multiple bearish signals pointing toward a test of deeper Fibonacci support levels.

GBP/JPY Price Forecast: Clears key resistance, aims towards 212.00.GBP/JPY Price Forecast: Clears key resistance, aims towards 212.00

US Dollar Forecast: DXY Falls as Fresh U.S. Tariff Uncertainty Pressures Markets.Dollar slips as new U.S. tariffs create uncertainty, with DXY pressured despite rising yields and mixed technical signals pointing to a rangebound outlook.

Fed's Musalem: Looking forward to learning what Warsh's priorities might be.Fed's Musalem: Looking forward to learning what Warsh's priorities might be

Natural Gas, WTI Oil, Brent Oil Forecasts – Oil Moves Lower Ahead Of U.S. – Iran Talks.Oil markets are moving lower as traders prepare for the key event of the week.