Monthly Archives: February 2026
Gold stabilises near $5,050 after rebounding from losses below $5,000, as traders await US data for direction
Written on February 10, 2026 at 1:09 pm, by davin
Gold hovers near $5,050—waiting for a spark. Softer geopolitics caps safe-haven demand, while Fed cut bets and a weaker dollar support prices. US data and central-bank buying may push a $5,100 breakout. – vtmarketsmy.com
HSBC expects USD/JPY to stay choppy but elevated into H2 2026 as Takaichi’s supermajority shifts Japan’s policy outlook
Written on February 10, 2026 at 1:09 pm, by davin
Japan’s new supermajority sparks yen-watch drama: USD/JPY nears 158–162, reviving intervention fears. HSBC says talk won’t fix finances; lasting yen strength needs BoJ tightening, fiscal discipline, and flow-friendly reforms. – vtmarketsmy.com
EUR/GBP rises for a second straight session but stays below resistance at 0.8720 and 0.8745
Written on February 10, 2026 at 1:09 pm, by davin
EUR/GBP climbed near 0.8712 as Pound slumped on UK political scandal and investor jitters. Watch 0.8720–0.8745 breakout, 0.8800 target. Options: short-dated calls; hedge snapback risks. – vtmarketsmy.com
GBP/JPY slips towards 212.50 as Bank of Japan hike expectations and UK political unrest weigh on it
Written on February 10, 2026 at 12:09 pm, by davin
GBP/JPY slides as Japan election clarity, intervention warnings, and a hawkish BoJ boost the yen, while UK political turmoil and BoE cuts weaken sterling. Traders favor selling rallies; fiscal shocks risk spikes. – vtmarketsmy.com
DBS Group Research says its FX risk score hit its lowest level since 2021 as the dollar weakened in early 2026
Written on February 10, 2026 at 12:09 pm, by davin
DBS says FX risk hit its lowest since 2021 as the dollar weakens. Traders may benefit: long EUR/USD, consider euro calls, gold upside, and select emerging-market currencies amid fiscal worries. – vtmarketsmy.com
WTI crude holds above $64 as geopolitical tensions persist, extending gains for a third straight session
Written on February 10, 2026 at 12:09 pm, by davin
WTI edges up near $64.20 as US–Iran tensions boost prices and inventories loom. Higher Venezuelan exports and shifting India-Russia flows complicate supply, keeping volatility high and risk premiums elevated. – vtmarketsmy.com
Commerzbank’s Pfister says the ECB may respond if the euro strengthens further, affecting EUR/USD and policy stance
Written on February 10, 2026 at 12:08 pm, by davin
EUR/USD above 1.20 has ECB uneasy, but sticky inflation limits action. Expect more verbal warnings near 1.21, not rate cuts. Crowded long euro trade favors range strategies and hedges. – vtmarketsmy.com
With a broadly weaker US dollar, the Japanese yen trades near a one-week high and extends gains further
Written on February 10, 2026 at 11:09 am, by davin
Yen’s election-fueled bump met reality: BOJ tightened slowly, Fed stayed higher, reviving USD/JPY carry toward 158. Intervention threats keep volatility elevated; traders favor calls/call spreads or hedged longs. – vtmarketsmy.com
UOB analysts say GBP/USD momentum is stretched and may test 1.3730 intraday, but a sustained break is unlikely
Written on February 10, 2026 at 11:09 am, by davin
GBP/USD is coiling near 1.2750: inflation vs strong US jobs keeps direction unclear. Watch 1.2680 support and 1.2820 resistance; a daily close beyond signals trend. Cheap strangles. – vtmarketsmy.com
Sweden’s industrial production rose 4.2% year on year in December, unchanged from the previous reading
Written on February 10, 2026 at 11:09 am, by davin
Sweden’s industrial output grew 4.2% again in December—steady momentum. Strong PMI and 2.1% inflation may keep rates higher, boosting SEK and stocks, with options strategies targeting OMXS30 and EUR/SEK. – vtmarketsmy.com
