European Markets Wrap-Up: Major currencies not up to much as we get into the final stretch of the week

Friday, 27 Feb, 2026 Forex Major currencies not up to much as we get into the final stretch of the week The broader market sentiment is one that looks to be more cautious, especially with the sudden hit in Wall Street overnight. In the end, US stocks ended lower but it could've been worse. Tech shares l Stocks Weekend risk could keep a lid on the Nasdaq as US-Iran tensions persist. What's next? FUNDAMENTAL OVERVIEW The Nasdaq sold off yesterday after early reports suggested the third round of US–Iran talks had broken down, with Iran reportedly rejecting US demands. Later in the day, however, Learn more News Bavaria February CPI +1.9% vs +2.1% y/y prior The other readings released around the same time (updated on the go): North Rhine Westphalia CPI +1.8% vs +2.0% y/y prior Saxony CPI +1.9% vs +2.1% y/y prior Baden-Wuerttemberg CPI +1.8% vs +2.1% y/y Commodities Gold remains supported amid US-Iran uncertainty, but downside risks linger with NFP next FUNDAMENTAL OVERVIEW Gold got stuck in another consolidation as the bullish momentum remains weak amid conflicting signals. Yesterday, it looked like the third round of US-Iran talks went bad as we go News Switzerland Q4 GDP +0.1% vs +0.2% q/q expected Prior -0.5%; revised to -0.4% Swiss economic output bounces back in the final quarter of last year, after a drag in the third quarter. The decline was largely due to a big fall in the chemical and pha News Spain February preliminary CPI +2.3% vs +2.2% y/y expected Prior +2.3% HICP +2.5% vs +2.3% y/y expected Prior +2.4% The main thing to watch is core annual inflation and that is seen at 2.7%, a step up from the 2.6% reading in January. The trend for core price News France February preliminary CPI +1.0% vs +0.8% y/y expected Prior +0.3% HICP +1.1% vs +0.7% y/y expected Prior +0.4% The bigger jump in the annual estimates is largely tied to base effects, as electricity prices had fallen more sharply in February 2025. That b News France Q4 final GDP +0.2% vs +0.2% q/q prelim Prior +0.5% French Q4 GDP is confirmed at +0.2% q/q, reflecting slight growth in the final quarter of last year. This leads to overall GDP being 0.9% for the year 2025, which is slightly softer than t Learn more Forex Sterling set to be haunted by the political ghost UK political developments are looking set to return into the picture, especially with the latest happening in Manchester. The Gorton and Denton by-election saw a rather seismic result, with Labour los

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