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Forex Today: Upbeat US jobs data help USD stabilize
Here is what you need to know on Thursday, February 12:
EUR/USD softens with markets trimming bets for Fed rate cuts
The Euro (EUR) is practically flat against tht the US Dollar (USD) on Thursday, trading at 1.1860 at the time of writing, after failing to extend above the 1.1925 area earlier this week.
UK Preliminary GDP increases by 0.1% QoQ in Q4 2025 vs. 0.2% expected
The UK economy expanded at a quarterly rate of 0.1% in the three months to December 2025, following a 0.1% growth in the third quarter (Q3).
US: NFP rebound supports gradual recovery view – Standard Chartered
Standard Chartered’s Steve Englander and Dan Pan highlight that the latest US Nonfarm Payrolls report showed an unexpected labour-market pick-up, with accelerating job gains and a lower unemployment rate.
GBP/JPY remains subdued around 208.50 following disappointing UK GDP data
GBP/JPY remained in the negative territory after paring daily losses, trading around 208.60 during the early European hours on Thursday.
EUR/GBP trims losses near 0.8700 as UK GDP disappoints
The EUR/GBP cross pares recent losses near 0.8710 during the early European session on Thursday. The Pound Sterling (GBP) edges lower against the Euro (EUR) after the release of UK growth numbers.
AUD/USD: Positive tone with 0.7175 in focus – UOB
UOB analysts Quek Ser Leang and Peter Chia note that AUD/USD surprised to the upside, reaching 0.7143 and closing around 0.7127. Intraday, they see room for a test of 0.7150 before pullback risks increase, with 0.7175 as the next resistance.
Pound Sterling remains depressed as softer UK Q4 GDP print reaffirms BoE rate cut bets
The GBP/USD pair turns lower for the third straight day on Thursday and retreats further from a one-week high, around the 1.3715 region, touched the previous day.
Antero Resources (AR) Q4 earnings: Taking a look at key metrics versus estimates
Antero Resources (AR) reported $1.41 billion in revenue for the quarter ended December 2025, representing a year-over-year increase of 20.8%. EPS of $0.42 for the same period compares to $0.58 a year ago.
BoC: Holding bias intact with modest growth – RBC Economics
RBC Economics’ Claire Fan notes that Canadian GDP growth has softened slightly into late 2025, leading to a downgrade of Q4 growth to flat, though real per-capita GDP is still expected to improve into 2026. Trade-exposed manufacturing remains weak, but broader spillovers are limited.
United Kingdom Gross Domestic Product (YoY) came in at 1% below forecasts (1.2%) in 4Q
United Kingdom Gross Domestic Product (YoY) came in at 1% below forecasts (1.2%) in 4Q
United Kingdom Total Trade Balance increased to £-4.34B in December from previous £-6.116B
United Kingdom Total Trade Balance increased to £-4.34B in December from previous £-6.116B
United Kingdom Index of Services (3M/3M) registered at 0%, below expectations (0.2%) in December
United Kingdom Index of Services (3M/3M) registered at 0%, below expectations (0.2%) in December
United Kingdom Gross Domestic Product (YoY) came in at 1.3%, above expectations (1.2%) in 4Q
United Kingdom Gross Domestic Product (YoY) came in at 1.3%, above expectations (1.2%) in 4Q
United Kingdom Gross Domestic Product (QoQ) came in at 0.1% below forecasts (0.2%) in 4Q
United Kingdom Gross Domestic Product (QoQ) came in at 0.1% below forecasts (0.2%) in 4Q
United Kingdom Goods Trade Balance below forecasts (£-22.7B) in December: Actual (£-22.72B)
United Kingdom Goods Trade Balance below forecasts (£-22.7B) in December: Actual (£-22.72B)
United Kingdom Trade Balance; non-EU: £-10.99B (December) vs £-11.457B
United Kingdom Trade Balance; non-EU: £-10.99B (December) vs £-11.457B
United Kingdom Industrial Production (YoY) below expectations (1.5%) in December: Actual (0.5%)
United Kingdom Industrial Production (YoY) below expectations (1.5%) in December: Actual (0.5%)
United Kingdom Manufacturing Production (YoY) below forecasts (1.8%) in December: Actual (0.5%)
United Kingdom Manufacturing Production (YoY) below forecasts (1.8%) in December: Actual (0.5%)
United Kingdom Gross Domestic Product (MoM) meets forecasts (0.1%) in December
United Kingdom Gross Domestic Product (MoM) meets forecasts (0.1%) in December
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