Monthly Archives: February 2026
Standard Chartered economists expect Indonesia’s growth to continue into 2026 after GDP rose 5.1% in 2025
Written on February 13, 2026 at 3:09 am, by davin
Indonesia’s economy is accelerating: Q4 2025 GDP hit 5.4%, lifting confidence in 2026’s 5.2% outlook. Bet on rupiah weakness, targeted stocks, tighter nickel supply, and volatility. – vtmarketsmy.com
Gold falls 2.7% as strong US jobs data outweighs lower yields and higher-than-expected jobless claims
Written on February 13, 2026 at 3:09 am, by davin
Gold slid nearly 3% as strong US jobs data and easing geopolitical fears pushed traders to delay Fed rate-cut bets. A firm dollar adds pressure, though central-bank buying supports dips. – vtmarketsmy.com
After a sharp Wall Street sell-off, the US dollar holds near 97 as stocks slide on AI concerns
Written on February 13, 2026 at 3:09 am, by davin
Dollar hovers near 97 as stocks slide on AI worries, with CPI ahead. Russia-dollar settlement rumors resurface. Jobs data mixed. Traders now focus on “higher-for-longer” rates, options on tech, yen, gold. – vtmarketsmy.com
Geoff Yu at BNY says Latin America hits peak inflows while EMEA sees its heaviest outflows in six months, putting pressure on carry trades
Written on February 13, 2026 at 2:10 am, by davin
FX flows are splitting fast: Latin America sees its biggest inflows in six months while EMEA faces heavy selling. Carry trades are unwinding in CEE/Africa; low volatility invites profit-taking. – vtmarketsmy.com
After the trap, attention shifts to the S&P 500’s NFP-led reversal: the rebound’s anatomy and after-hours forecast accuracy
Written on February 13, 2026 at 2:09 am, by davin
S&P 500 flashed a bullish reversal after payrolls—then sprung a trap and rebound. Jobless claims hint weakness, boosting volatility. Traders eye premium-selling strategies, hedges, and rising gold safety demand. – vtmarketsmy.com
WTI crude falls below $63 as easing US-Iran tensions and doubts about China demand weigh on prices
Written on February 13, 2026 at 2:09 am, by davin
Oil prices slid as WTI broke $63, pressured by easing US-Iran tension hopes, weaker China demand, and IEA cuts. Record US output offsets OPEC+ cuts, keeping prices range-bound. – vtmarketsmy.com
USD/JPY extends four-day decline as Japan election boosts yen amid ongoing intervention fears
Written on February 13, 2026 at 2:09 am, by davin
USD/JPY slid to 152.80, down 2.75% this week as Japan election results and BOJ hike bets boost yen. Watch US CPI; consider puts or straddles as volatility jumps. – vtmarketsmy.com
The US 30-year bond auction yield fell to 4.75% from 4.825% previously
Written on February 13, 2026 at 1:11 am, by davin
Yields just dropped: the 30-year Treasury auction fell to 4.75%, signaling strong demand and growing confidence inflation is beaten. Traders may position for Fed cuts, boosting tech, easing volatility, and weakening the dollar. – vtmarketsmy.com
With January inflation at 2.1% below target, Hungary’s central bank has room to cut rates further
Written on February 13, 2026 at 1:10 am, by davin
Hungary’s inflation shock: January 2026 fell to 2.1% and core to 2.7%, both under 3% for first time since 2019—boosting rate-cut odds, forint hedging strategies. – vtmarketsmy.com
Near 97.00, the US Dollar Index fluctuates after the Fed keeps rates at 3.50%–3.75% following cuts
Written on February 13, 2026 at 1:09 am, by davin
Dollar Index hovers near 96.92, awaiting Friday’s delayed CPI. Strong jobs data pushed Fed cut bets to mid-2026. Watch 96.80/97.04 breakouts, yen pressure, and volatility spike. – vtmarketsmy.com
