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Interbank market news scan for 11 February 2026 as of 5:02 pm. The Wrap.

11:00 am 1:00 pm 3:00 pm 5:00 pm EUR/USD 1.1859 1.1885 1.1881 1.1870 GBP/USD 1.3631 1.3659 1.3634 1.3626 CHF/USD 1.2943 1.2982 1.2975 1.2957 AUD/USD 0.7095 0.7137 0.7131 0.7127 NZD/USD 0.6057 0.6038 0.6058 0.6048 JPY/USD 0.0065 0.0065 0.0065 0.0065 CNY/USD 0.1446 0.1446 0.1446 0.1446 Gold 5049.22 5087.90 5085.63 5078.65 Silver 83.03 84.58 84.37 84.02 Source: Reuters Continue reading Interbank market news scan for 11 February 2026 as of 5:02 pm. The Wrap.

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The markets: It’s the exploding froth on the water that gives real information.

The Middle Class may serve two masters … Real estate analyst Melody Wright made an observation today on the Julia La Roche Show that is in line with my thinking over the past few months. This economy, she noted, is becoming one where labor services the rich or the less fortunate. Restaurants, financial services, etc., … Continue reading The markets: It’s the exploding froth on the water that gives real information.

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Western banks doing business in China tells me there won’t be a kinetic war anytime soon.

A Reuters article posted earlier last week discussed China’s desire to open up its exchange traded funds to Western market makers. The article mentions Citadel, an alternative investment manager, and Jane Street, a trading firm. According to Reuters: “Over the last two years, Chinese authorities have issued more licences (sic) and encouraged the development of … Continue reading Western banks doing business in China tells me there won’t be a kinetic war anytime soon.

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U.S.-Eastern Caribbean Interbank and Money Markets: Is the Eastern Caribbean legal framework preventing a trade in complementary currency?

The Takeaway: Is the Eastern Caribbean legal framework preventing a trade opportunity in complimentary currency? Fractional reserve banking is the milk of the poppy that even Caribbean central banks may not be able to shake (Sorry. I have been reading A Game of Thrones). This thought popped into my mind while listening to a webinar … Continue reading U.S.-Eastern Caribbean Interbank and Money Markets: Is the Eastern Caribbean legal framework preventing a trade in complementary currency?

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U.S.-Eastern Caribbean FX, Interbank, and Money Markets as of 8:34 PM AST

Foreign exchange per the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System. EUR/USD=1.0872 GBP/USD=1.2917 USD/JPY=148.5100 Administered rates per the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System. Discount Window: 4.50% Effective Federal Funds Rate: 4.33% Interest on Reserve Balances: 4.40% Overnight Reverse Repurchase Facility Rate: 4.25% Reference Rates per the Federal Reserve Bank of New … Continue reading U.S.-Eastern Caribbean FX, Interbank, and Money Markets as of 8:34 PM AST