European Markets Wrap-Up | It's a big week for the British Pound as major UK economic data loom

Monday, 16 Feb, 2026 Forex It's a big week for the British Pound as major UK economic data loom FUNDAMENTAL OVERVIEW USD: Last week, we got a hot US NFP report and slightly soft US CPI data. The market firmed up rate cut bets with 62 bps of easing seen by year-end. Overall, the data doesn't real Forex EUR/USD still caught meandering after post-payrolls drop last week The currency pair had a bit of a mixed showing last week, with the early Monday move seeing price climb back above 1.1900 before stalling closer to 1.1920. After that, the hotter-than-expected US jobs Learn more Forex Market outlook for the week of 16th-20th February Monday begins quietly, with U.S. markets closed for Presidents' Day. In China, markets will also be affected by the Spring Festival holiday. On Tuesday, the U.K. will release the claimant count change Forex USDJPY consolidates at a major trendline as traders await new catalysts for direction FUNDAMENTAL OVERVIEW USD: Last week, we got a hot US NFP report and slightly soft US CPI data. The market firmed up rate cut bets with 62 bps of easing seen by year-end. Overall, the data doesn't real Central Banks BOJ governor Ueda says had regular information exchange with Japan prime minister Takaichi Well, that seems to have been quite a short meeting. For some context, they were scheduled to meet at 0800 GMT (5pm Tokyo time) and it's over and done with in less than 20 minutes. This is their first News Swiss economy estimated to grow by 1.4% overall in 2025 This follows from the 1.2% growth in 2024 and the 1.3% growth posted in 2023. In terms of GDP per capita, the Swiss economy grew by 0.5% in 2025. And just for a bit more of a benchmark, the GDP per ca News What are the main events for today? EUROPEAN SESSION In the European session, we don't have much on the agenda other than the Eurozone industrial production data. This is rarely a market-moving report and in any case, it's not going to Forex Structural selling in the dollar more likely to come from Europe - BofA BofA argues that the dollar remains in a precarious spot and while there is plenty of focus on China diversifying away from dollar-denominated assets, it is Europe that should be watched more closely Learn more Forex Orders FX option expiries for 16 February 10am New York cut There is arguably just one to take note of on the day, as highlighted in bold below. Considering that US markets are closed today, there is a notable lack of interest on the expiries board to start th

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