GBP/USD Analysis: The Pound Continues to Decline After UK Inflation Data

GBP/USD has now recorded three consecutive bearish sessions in the short term, resulting in a decline of more than 1%, reflecting a renewed and consistent selling bias in recent price action.

Date: 18.02.2026 | Source: forex.com

Gold rises above $4,950 as US-Iran tensions boost safe-haven demand

Gold rises above $4,950 as US-Iran tensions boost safe-haven demand

Date: 18.02.2026 | Source: fxstreet.com

GBP/USD extends decline as weak jobs data bolsters BoE rate cut bets

GBP/USD extends decline as weak jobs data bolsters BoE rate cut bets

Date: 18.02.2026 | Source: fxstreet.com

Canada Has Not Discussed Contingency Plans with Mexico Amid Potential U.S. Bilateral Deal

Minister Leblanc stated that Canada has not engaged in any contingency planning with Mexico in the event the U.S. pursues a bilateral trade deal. He also noted that Mexico shares Canada's interest in reducing or removing U.S. sectoral tariffs.

Date: 18.02.2026 | Source: FOR-EX.NEWS

Canada Reassured by Mexico’s Commitment to USMCA Review and Trade Cooperation

Canadian Minister Leblanc expressed confidence in Mexico's Economy Secretary's willingness to collaborate, aiming for a successful trilateral USMCA trade deal. Additionally, Canadian companies across various provinces have established commercial partnerships in Mexico, strengthening bilateral economic ties.

Date: 18.02.2026 | Source: FOR-EX.NEWS

USD/JPY bounces back as weak Japanese GDP and BoJ rate hike bets collide

USD/JPY bounces back as weak Japanese GDP and BoJ rate hike bets collide

Date: 18.02.2026 | Source: fxstreet.com

AUD/NZD surges to fresh highs as Dovish RBNZ gives Aussie the win

AUD/NZD surges to fresh highs as Dovish RBNZ gives Aussie the win

Date: 18.02.2026 | Source: fxstreet.com

AUD/JPY edges higher as RBA-BoJ policy divergence widens

AUD/JPY edges higher as RBA-BoJ policy divergence widens

Date: 18.02.2026 | Source: fxstreet.com

NZD/USD slides after RBNZ pushes back on rate hike expectations

NZD/USD slides after RBNZ pushes back on rate hike expectations

Date: 18.02.2026 | Source: fxstreet.com

AUD/USD drifts lower after RBA minutes as jobs data looms

AUD/USD drifts lower after RBA minutes as jobs data looms

Date: 18.02.2026 | Source: fxstreet.com

Quotes

Instrument Price Change (%)
EURUSD 1.178760 +0.033945%
GBPUSD 1.349350 +0.002223%
USDJPY 154.675000 +0.93117%
XAUUSD 4964.660000 -0.25315%
USDCAD 1.369700 +0.016064%
NZDUSD 0.596540 +0.036893%
USDCHF 0.772510 +0.33249%
AUDUSD 0.704220 +0%
EURGBP 0.873520 -0.005724%
EURJPY 182.344000 +0.38979%
GBPJPY 208.716000 +0.40119%
AUDJPY 108.927000 +0.34731%
CADJPY 112.936000 +0.52248%
CHFJPY 200.245000 +0.64384%
NZDJPY 92.280000 -0.41548%
GBPCHF 1.042400 -0.13795%
EURCHF 0.910610 -0.22134%
USDMXN 17.206000 +0.54932%
USDZAR 16.057000 +0.19156%
USDTRY 43.764100 +0.11566%
USDRUB 76.744300 -0.005863%
USDSEK 9.038600 +0.92668%
USDCNY 6.907500 +0%

Upcoming Important Events

Time Country Event Forecast Previous
19.02.2026
23:30 🇯🇵 Inflation Rate YoY (Jan) 1.9 2.1
20.02.2026
07:00 🇬🇧 Retail Sales MoM (Jan) 0.2 0.4
08:30 🇩🇪 HCOB Manufacturing PMI (Feb) 49.8 49.1
09:30 🇬🇧 S&P Global Manufacturing PMI Flash (Feb) 51.9 51.8
09:30 🇬🇧 S&P Global Services PMI Flash (Feb) 53.6 54
13:30 🇺🇸 Core PCE Price Index MoM (Dec) 0.2 0.2
13:30 🇺🇸 GDP Growth Rate QoQ (Q4) 3.5 4.4
13:30 🇺🇸 Gross Domestic Product QoQ (Q4) 2.8 4.4
13:30 🇺🇸 Personal Income MoM (Dec) 0.1 0.3
13:30 🇺🇸 Personal Spending MoM (Dec) 0.4 0.5