Monthly Archives: February 2026
UK GDP rose 0.1% in December, matching expectations and easing concerns about economic momentum
Written on February 12, 2026 at 10:08 am, by davin
UK GDP inched up 0.1% in December, matching forecasts—hardly growth. Stagflation fears rise as inflation stays high, pressuring BoE decisions, capping sterling, and keeping volatility elevated. – vtmarketsmy.com
Dividend Adjustment Notice – Feb 12 ,2026
Written on February 12, 2026 at 9:11 am, by anakin
Dear Client, Please note that the dividends of the following products will be adjusted accordingly. Index dividends will be executed separately through a balance statement directly to your trading account, and the comment will be in the following format “Div & Product Name & Net Volume”. Please refer to the table below for more details: Continue Reading
UK industrial output fell 0.9% month on month in December, missing forecasts for no change
Written on February 12, 2026 at 9:10 am, by davin
UK industry slumped 0.9% in December, shocking markets. With inflation easing, rate cuts loom, pressuring the pound. Bet on FTSE 100 resilience, hedge FTSE 250 weakness, ahead of GDP. – vtmarketsmy.com
UK manufacturing output fell 0.5% month on month in December, missing expectations for no change
Written on February 12, 2026 at 9:09 am, by davin
UK factories shrank 0.5% in December, missing forecasts and deepening recession fears. Expect pressure on the pound, higher volatility, and possible BoE cuts—consider GBP/USD puts, FTSE 250 hedges, and straddles. – vtmarketsmy.com
UOB analysts say GBP/USD remains range-bound after the rally failed, with a brief dip below 1.3600 possible but not 1.3550
Written on February 12, 2026 at 9:09 am, by davin
GBP/USD whipsawed from 1.3712 to 1.3610 as UK inflation lifted then strong US jobs sank it. Momentum fades; watch 1.3600/1.3675. Expect range 1.3550–1.3700; options sellers may. – vtmarketsmy.com
EUR/USD slips to 1.1860 for a third session as US jobs data reduces expectations of Fed rate cuts
Written on February 12, 2026 at 9:09 am, by davin
EUR/USD slid to 1.1860 as strong US jobs data weakened March Fed cut hopes. Markets eye jobless claims and Friday CPI. Softer Eurozone growth and steady ECB outlook may deepen declines. – vtmarketsmy.com
Renewed verbal warnings from Tokyo boosted the yen, sending USD/JPY down to around 152.90 in Asian trading
Written on February 12, 2026 at 8:09 am, by davin
USD/JPY slid near 152.90 as Japan’s yen rose on intervention warnings and fiscal optimism. But strong US jobs and a cautious Fed support the dollar. Friday’s CPI may trigger volatility. – vtmarketsmy.com
Dutch unadjusted year-on-year CPI eased to 2.4% from 2.8%, reflecting softer inflation in January
Written on February 12, 2026 at 8:09 am, by davin
Dutch inflation cooled to 2.4%, fueling Eurozone disinflation bets. Markets now eye a June ECB rate cut, boosting Euribor futures, pressuring EUR/USD, and lifting equities—especially AEX calls on weaker-euro winners. – vtmarketsmy.com
Despite strong NFP data, the US Dollar Index trades lower near 96.80 and below 97.00 in Asian hours
Written on February 12, 2026 at 8:09 am, by davin
DXY slips near 96.80 as traders await jobless claims and CPI. Last year’s strong jobs supported high rates; now cooler inflation and weaker jobs boost June 2026 cut odds, raising volatility. – vtmarketsmy.com
USD/JPY remains bearish near 153.00 in Asia for a fourth session, nearing the 200-day EMA
Written on February 12, 2026 at 8:08 am, by davin
USD/JPY slides four days to near 153 on yen strength after Japan’s election and BoJ hike bets, while Fed cut talk weighs USD. Watch 152.50/152: break risks 149.70. – vtmarketsmy.com
