Monthly Archives: February 2026
China’s annual CPI rose 0.2% in January, below the forecast 0.4% increase
Written on February 11, 2026 at 7:08 am, by davin
China’s inflation miss is flashing deflation danger: CPI rose just 0.2% in January. Weak PMI and falling producer prices boost odds of PBOC easing, pressuring yuan, commodities, and equities. – vtmarketsmy.com
EUR/USD hovers near 1.1900 in Asia as traders await US payrolls data for direction
Written on February 11, 2026 at 6:09 am, by davin
EUR/USD’s story just flipped: once a buy-the-dip trade near 1.1900, it’s now around 1.0750 as US jobs and inflation stay hot, ECB weakens—favoring selling rallies and options strategies. – vtmarketsmy.com
The PBOC set the USD/CNY midpoint at 6.9438 vs. 6.9458 prior and 6.9109 forecast
Written on February 11, 2026 at 6:09 am, by davin
PBOC fixed USD/CNY at 6.9438, weaker than forecasts to cap yuan strength. With slowing growth and exports, China may guide depreciation toward 7.00—prompting traders to consider CNH options. – vtmarketsmy.com
MUFG’s Michael Wan says Bhumjaithai’s strong election result boosts stability perceptions and supports the Thai baht
Written on February 11, 2026 at 6:09 am, by davin
Thailand’s baht is gaining momentum: improved post-election stability, a weaker US dollar, record tourism inflows, and steady Thai rates boost THB. Traders may target USD/THB declines via options. – vtmarketsmy.com
XAU/USD slips to around $5,045 in the early Asian session as traders await US jobs data for direction
Written on February 11, 2026 at 6:09 am, by davin
Gold slid to $5,045 as traders await delayed US jobs and CPI data. A stronger dollar pressures prices, but US-Iran tensions and record central-bank buying could support a rebound. – vtmarketsmy.com
Societe Generale analysts say the yuan has risen for 11 straight weeks, pushing USD/CNY near the 6.90 threshold
Written on February 11, 2026 at 5:09 am, by davin
China’s yuan has rallied 11 weeks, pushing USD/CNY near 6.90. Policy support and capital inflows may break it, but weak property data and February PMI could trigger reversal—traders eye options. – vtmarketsmy.com
In January, South Korea’s unemployment rate fell to 3% from 4% in the prior month, continuing to improve
Written on February 11, 2026 at 5:09 am, by davin
South Korea unemployment hit 3%, signaling a hotter economy. With inflation still above 2%, Bank of Korea may hike rates—boosting the won, pressuring stocks, and hurting bonds. Consider KRW longs, KOSPI puts. – vtmarketsmy.com
After rebounding strongly from 1.3510, GBP/USD retreated to end at 1.3641, down 0.39%
Written on February 11, 2026 at 5:09 am, by davin
GBP/USD slipped from 1.3700, flashing a bearish candle near key Fibonacci resistance. BoE dovishness and UK politics pressure the pound. Watch US NFP and UK GDP; options favor downside toward 1.2600. – vtmarketsmy.com
Election fallout lifts the yen as USD/JPY swings in a choppy 152.100–159.450 daily range
Written on February 11, 2026 at 5:09 am, by davin
USD/JPY slid 2.3% in two days as traders brace for NFP. Key levels: support 154/153/152, resistance 155.8/157. BoJ’s 2025 pivot and Fed cuts favor selling rallies, via options. – vtmarketsmy.com
NZD/USD stays near 0.6050, holding above the 50- and 200-period EMAs after rallying from the 0.5580 low
Written on February 11, 2026 at 4:09 am, by davin
NZD/USD hovers near 0.6050 after a strong rebound. Weak US payrolls could spark a breakout above 0.6094 toward 0.6122, but RBNZ risks and China softness may cap gains. – vtmarketsmy.com
