Monthly Archives: February 2026
Bloomberg reports that Russia is reconsidering U.S. dollar settlements, reversing efforts to reduce reliance on the dollar
Written on February 13, 2026 at 1:09 am, by davin
Bloomberg says Russia may rejoin dollar settlements if US sanctions lift. Memo floats energy, minerals, nuclear, AI deals and US firm perks. Markets brace for big FX, ruble and oil swings. – vtmarketsmy.com
Accelerated tech selling sparks broader declines as the Dow Jones Industrial Average falls 555 points (1.1%)
Written on February 13, 2026 at 12:10 am, by davin
Wall Street slid as tech losses spread: Dow -555, S&P -1.2%, Nasdaq -1.7%. Money rotated into cyclicals like Walmart and Boeing. Weak housing and inflation fears spur options hedges, volatility bets. – vtmarketsmy.com
America’s four-week Treasury bill auction yield stays at 3.63%, signalling unchanged short-term borrowing costs
Written on February 13, 2026 at 12:10 am, by davin
Treasury’s 4-week bill yield held at 3.63%, signaling steady short-term costs and a Fed pause. Sticky 2.9% inflation and solid jobs keep rates stable, favoring volatility-selling and curve trades. – vtmarketsmy.com
Strong US jobs data dampens rate-cut hopes, pushing silver down near $82.85 after a weekly peak of $86.30
Written on February 13, 2026 at 12:10 am, by davin
Silver slid to $82.85 after $86.30 highs as strong jobs data cooled rate-cut hopes. Now softer 2026 labour, stubborn inflation, and booming solar demand signal volatility—and potential upside. – vtmarketsmy.com
Sterling rises against the dollar as weak US jobless claims offset subdued UK GDP data
Written on February 13, 2026 at 12:09 am, by davin
Pound pops as US jobless claims jolt the Dollar, despite weak UK growth. But policy divergence and stronger US data now pressure GBP/USD near 1.2850; traders eye volatility and puts. – vtmarketsmy.com
Nordea’s Helge J. Pedersen says Denmark’s inflation fell to 0.8%, boosting purchasing power amid tax cuts
Written on February 12, 2026 at 11:09 pm, by davin
Denmark’s inflation plunged to 0.8% as electricity taxes and goods prices dropped—boosting purchasing power. More tax cuts loom, supporting spending, equities, and lower volatility versus a higher-inflation eurozone. – vtmarketsmy.com
EUR/USD rebounds as the euro recovers against a weakening dollar, ending losses and trading near 1.1883, up 0.10%
Written on February 12, 2026 at 11:09 pm, by davin
From 1.1883 to 1.0550: EUR/USD reversed hard as Fed cuts never came. Persistent inflation keeps rates high, boosting DXY 104.5. Weak Euro growth favors bearish euro trades. – vtmarketsmy.com
The US EIA reported a 249B natural gas storage draw, smaller than the expected 256B, on February 6.
Written on February 12, 2026 at 11:09 pm, by davin
EIA reported a 249 Bcf gas draw, 7 Bcf smaller than expected—hinting soft demand. With inventories above average, record production, and warmer forecasts, prices may slip, though LNG and weather shocks can flip. – vtmarketsmy.com
Japan stays alert to currency moves despite a stronger yen, as USD/JPY nears 153 after US payrolls
Written on February 12, 2026 at 11:09 pm, by davin
USD/JPY nears 153–160 as strong US jobs data dents Fed cut hopes. Japan stays on intervention alert. History shows limits. Traders should hedge with puts/straddles; unhedged carry looks risky. – vtmarketsmy.com
OCBC strategists say strong US payrolls are keeping the labour market steady, allowing the Fed to be patient on cuts despite lingering structural risks
Written on February 12, 2026 at 10:09 pm, by davin
US jobs beat expectations, nudging unemployment lower and letting the Fed delay cuts—supporting a rangebound dollar. Traders may sell near-term dollar volatility, while global growth boosts AUD/NZD ahead of CPI. – vtmarketsmy.com
