Monthly Archives: February 2026
Anthropic, the San Francisco AI firm behind Claude, is finalising over $20 billion in funding, signalling a new phase
Written on February 10, 2026 at 11:09 pm, by davin
AI markets brace: Anthropic nears a $20B+ round valuing it at $350B, touts Claude Opus 4.6, targets $20–$26B 2026 revenue, and fuels options volatility fears. – vtmarketsmy.com
Commerzbank’s Thu Lan Nguyen says Europe’s low gas stocks and reliance on LNG raise the risk of price spikes and rationing
Written on February 10, 2026 at 11:09 pm, by davin
Europe’s gas cushion looks safe—until late-February cold hits. Storage sits ~62%, but faster drawdowns could spark price spikes, spot LNG scrambles, and industrial curbs; traders eye undervalued front-month volatility. – vtmarketsmy.com
After weak retail sales, the DJIA slipped from a 50,509.22 peak to close 0.25% higher at 50,259.81
Written on February 10, 2026 at 11:09 pm, by davin
Stocks hit records, but flat retail sales and slowing labor costs hint at cracks. Rate-cut bets rise, boosting bonds. Mixed earnings fuel volatility—hedge with index puts, VIX calls, and pairs. – vtmarketsmy.com
USD/CAD falls for a third session as the Canadian dollar strengthens, trading below the 50- and 200-day EMAs
Written on February 10, 2026 at 10:09 pm, by davin
USD/CAD is sliding fast: below key EMAs, testing support, and sellers still control rallies. Soft US data and stronger Canada outlook keep pressure on, targeting 1.3000 unless 1.3200 breaks. – vtmarketsmy.com
Bessent says the US could work productively with China as Trump’s administration also anticipates a partnership with Venezuela
Written on February 10, 2026 at 10:09 pm, by davin
Bessent signals calmer geopolitics: productive US-China ties, Venezuela partnership, optimism on Russia-Ukraine. With solid jobs and steady inflation, markets turn risk-on—favor option premium selling, tech calls, oil puts, energy hedges. – vtmarketsmy.com
Gold prices hover near $5,000, holding an uptrend above the 50-day and 200-day EMAs and reinforcing bullish momentum
Written on February 10, 2026 at 10:09 pm, by davin
Gold slips after a brief bounce, but the uptrend holds above key averages. $5,000 is pivotal support amid rising volatility. Options traders eye bull call spreads, while puts hedge breakdown risk. – vtmarketsmy.com
Howard Lutnick, US Treasury Secretary, shared policy and trade remarks and forecast 6% first-quarter growth
Written on February 10, 2026 at 10:08 pm, by davin
Treasury’s Lutnick predicts booming GDP, backs AI chip demand, and favors a weaker dollar. Hot inflation may keep rates high. Traders eye FX upside, industrials, semis, and China-risk hedges. – vtmarketsmy.com
After Monday’s 8% surge, silver trades lower and consolidates below $90 amid extreme volatility
Written on February 10, 2026 at 9:09 pm, by davin
Silver is swinging wildly: after an 8% rally, it slid 3.5% near $81. Volatility stays high, suggesting consolidation below $90 with support $79/$70. Elevated options premiums favor defined-risk premium selling. – vtmarketsmy.com
Sterling steadies below 1.3700, dipping 0.2% to 1.3660 as weak US data limits dollar losses
Written on February 10, 2026 at 9:09 pm, by davin
GBP/USD slipped to 1.3660 as weak US sales briefly dented the dollar and UK politics capped gains. Fast-forward: stubborn US/UK inflation drives range trading near 1.2750, boosting option-premium strategies. – vtmarketsmy.com
Danske Bank says eurozone GDP rose 0.3% in Q4 2025, beating ECB forecasts on stronger growth in Germany, Spain and Italy
Written on February 10, 2026 at 9:09 pm, by davin
Eurozone ends 2025 stronger: GDP +0.3% beats forecasts on consumer spending. But 2026 momentum cools as PMI slips. Inflation drops to 1.7%, easing ECB pressure—favoring volatility-selling, range FX, covered calls. – vtmarketsmy.com
