Monthly Archives: February 2026
UOB says stronger AI-driven momentum lifted Singapore’s Q4 2025 GDP, boosting 2025 growth and 2026 forecasts
Written on February 12, 2026 at 3:08 am, by davin
Singapore’s GDP surge just got bigger: 4Q25 revised to 6.9% and 2025 to 5.0%. MTI lifts 2026 outlook to 2–4%, led by AI—boosting STI, SGD, and lower volatility. – vtmarketsmy.com
He took profits at the 7,000–7,020 resistance zone, then swift premarket Nasdaq shorts rewarded nimble, real-time followers
Written on February 12, 2026 at 2:09 am, by davin
Wall Street hit a wall: the S&P 500 rejected 7,000–7,020 after a hot jobs report. Expect higher volatility, fewer rate-cut hopes, and faster, two-way trading in Nasdaq, dollar, and gold. – vtmarketsmy.com
WSJ reports that the Pentagon is considering deploying a second aircraft carrier to the Middle East amid Trump’s increased pressure on Iran
Written on February 12, 2026 at 2:09 am, by davin
Pentagon may deploy a second US carrier to the Middle East as Trump pressures Iran in nuclear talks. Rising tensions could spark “risk-off” moves: oil, VIX, gold, yen/Swiss franc surge. – vtmarketsmy.com
Seasonal patterns suggest a March peak, while the Nasdaq 100 has stalled around early October 2025 levels
Written on February 12, 2026 at 2:09 am, by davin
NASDAQ100’s choppy range is a setup: seasonality and Elliott Wave point to a short rally into mid‑February/March, then a larger drop toward October. Watch 24854–26182 resistance; 26608 remains target. – vtmarketsmy.com
January US payrolls rise 130K despite forecasts; unemployment falls to 4.3% as dollar weakens
Written on February 12, 2026 at 2:08 am, by davin
Jobs data steadies markets: DXY dips, yen slides on Japan politics, gold edges up. But compare last year’s “dollar ignored” rally to today’s hawkish Fed shift—CPI Friday could ignite volatility. – vtmarketsmy.com
After strong US payrolls data, Treasury yields rise broadly, pushing 10-year yields higher and reducing expectations of Fed rate cuts
Written on February 12, 2026 at 1:09 am, by davin
Surprise jobs strength pushed Treasury yields up and erased March cut bets. With “higher for longer” likely, all eyes turn to CPI—fueling volatility trades, curve-flattening plays, and cheap hedges. – vtmarketsmy.com
The US 10-year note auction yield edged up to 4.177% from 4.173% earlier
Written on February 12, 2026 at 1:09 am, by davin
A tiny 10-year Treasury yield uptick to 4.177% signals stubborn inflation fears. Markets brace for volatility: VIX may rise, hedge rates, buy puts on growth, and favor financials. – vtmarketsmy.com
Broad yen buying keeps USD/JPY under pressure, extending a three-session slide below daily SMA levels
Written on February 12, 2026 at 1:09 am, by davin
USD/JPY sinks for a third day as Japan’s election stabilizes politics, lifting the yen. Bearish signals grow below moving averages, eyeing 152–150.5. Traders favor put options unless 154.84 breaks. – vtmarketsmy.com
Despite stronger US jobs data, equities retreated as non-AI tech struggled and optimism faded quickly
Written on February 12, 2026 at 1:09 am, by davin
Surprise 130K jobs gain pushes Fed rate-cut bets from June to July, lifting yields. Indexes stay calm, but non‑AI tech crashes on weak guidance—creating put and pairs‑trade opportunities. – vtmarketsmy.com
Gold stays above $5,000 as strong US jobs data lifts yields and tempers expectations of a dovish Fed
Written on February 12, 2026 at 12:09 am, by davin
Gold stays above $5,000 despite strong US jobs data, higher yields, and a firmer dollar. Friday’s CPI could trigger a breakout above $5,100 or a drop—options traders eye volatility plays. – vtmarketsmy.com
