Monthly Archives: February 2026
UAE gold prices rise, with compiled data showing an increase based on figures from other sources
Written on February 13, 2026 at 8:12 am, by davin
UAE gold jumped Friday: AED 589.53/gram and AED 6,875.65/tola. A softer dollar, hot 3.8% inflation, and heavy central-bank buying fuel safe-haven demand, while traders eye calls and long futures. – vtmarketsmy.com
NZD/USD steadies near 0.6025, remains below 0.6050 as traders await the US CPI report
Written on February 13, 2026 at 8:09 am, by davin
NZD/USD hovers near 0.6025—what breaks the stalemate? Traders await US CPI, weighing a firmer Fed and risk-off USD demand against shaky China stimulus and softer New Zealand data. – vtmarketsmy.com
USD/CAD edges higher toward 1.3600 in Asia as strong US jobs data dampens Fed rate-cut expectations
Written on February 13, 2026 at 8:09 am, by davin
USD/CAD climbs near 1.3615 as strong US jobs data and falling oil weaken Canada’s dollar. The big hook: today’s US CPI could ignite a breakout toward 1.3700—or reverse sharply. – vtmarketsmy.com
New Zealand’s RBNZ quarterly inflation expectations rose to 2.37% from 2.28%
Written on February 13, 2026 at 7:09 am, by davin
New Zealand inflation expectations jumped to 2.37%, stoking fears of “higher for longer” rates. With CPI still at 3.1%, RBNZ stays hawkish, lifting NZD odds. Traders adjust swaps, options. – vtmarketsmy.com
Oversupply worries keep WTI near $62.80 a barrel after a 3% fall in the previous session
Written on February 13, 2026 at 7:09 am, by davin
WTI hovers near $62.80 after a 3% slide—oversupply bites. IEA sees a 2026 surplus, swelling inventories, rising exports, and Iran talks easing risk, while weak demand caps rebounds. – vtmarketsmy.com
Japan’s trade minister, Ryosei Akazawa, discussed Japan’s U.S.-focused investment package projects with Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick.
Written on February 13, 2026 at 7:09 am, by davin
Japan and the US are inching toward a major investment deal—but tough talks keep uncertainty high. Japan pushed beef exports and mineral partnerships as USD/JPY stays firm near 153.25. – vtmarketsmy.com
Fed Governor Stephan Miran said policy has tightened passively, giving the central bank room to cut rates somewhat
Written on February 13, 2026 at 7:08 am, by davin
Fed’s Miran warns policy has “passively tightened” and may be choking growth. With inflation near target and labor slack, rate cuts look likely—boosting stocks, lowering yields, pressuring the dollar. – vtmarketsmy.com
After an 11% plunge, silver rebounds toward $76.60 in Asia ahead of US CPI data
Written on February 13, 2026 at 6:09 am, by davin
Silver plunged 11% then steadied near $76.60 after algo-driven risk-off selling. With VIX spiking and CPI looming, volatility may surge again—Fed rate expectations weigh, but industrial demand could support. – vtmarketsmy.com
Ahead of trading, China’s central bank set USD/CNY at 6.9398, down from 6.9457 previously.
Written on February 13, 2026 at 6:09 am, by davin
China’s central bank fixed USD/CNY stronger, signaling a steady push for yuan appreciation. With trade surplus and firmer inflation, expect lower volatility, gradual USD/CNH declines, and headwinds for exporters. – vtmarketsmy.com
MUFG analyst Lloyd Chan forecasts USD/MYR will fall toward 3.7000 as the ringgit’s gains strengthen into 2026
Written on February 13, 2026 at 6:09 am, by davin
Ringgit bulls, take note: MUFG sees USD/MYR sliding toward 3.7000 by end-2026, driven by ICT investment growth, steady inflation/rates, rising foreign bond inflows, and supportive commodities/electronics—despite global slowdown risks. – vtmarketsmy.com
