Monthly Archives: February 2026
Sterling rises against the dollar as U.S. trade uncertainty stalls the greenback, with megacap earnings due later
Written on February 26, 2026 at 12:10 am, by davin
Sterling climbed to 1.3523 as the dollar stalled on trade-policy doubts. BoE staying hawkish versus Fed cuts boosts GBP, but high volatility and crowded longs warn of resistance and reversals. – vtmarketsmy.com
With Nvidia’s Q4 earnings imminent, the S&P 500 remains range-bound as investors await results
Written on February 25, 2026 at 11:11 pm, by davin
All eyes on Nvidia’s Q4 earnings: $66B revenue, Blackwell margins, and Vera Rubin hints. Stock faces $194–$196 resistance; options price 15% swing. S&P 500 range hinges on results. – vtmarketsmy.com
US EIA crude oil inventories rose to 15.989M in February, reversing a prior 9.014M decline
Written on February 25, 2026 at 11:11 pm, by davin
US crude stocks jumped 15.989 million barrels, reversing a 9.014 million draw—shocking markets. Weak China PMI, high 13.5mbpd output, and low refinery runs fuel bearish bets via futures, puts, and spreads. – vtmarketsmy.com
With trade policy doubts persisting, a stable US dollar lets sterling lift GBP/USD as earnings loom
Written on February 25, 2026 at 11:11 pm, by davin
GBP/USD climbed as the dollar paused on trade-policy doubts. Investors track BoE vs Fed signals: UK inflation keeps BoE hawkish, while Fed cuts slow. Expect higher volatility, key levels ahead. – vtmarketsmy.com
Gold steadies after rebound as traders assess US tariffs, Iran talks and Fed expectations
Written on February 25, 2026 at 11:10 pm, by davin
Gold bounced near $5,192, but tariffs, Iran talks, and a hawkish Fed keep it rangebound. Technicals weaken; watch $5,250/$5,100 breaks. Consider straddles to profit from volatility. – vtmarketsmy.com
BNP Paribas reports eurozone banks expect tighter household credit than corporate lending in 2026, driven by CRR3 requirements
Written on February 25, 2026 at 10:11 pm, by davin
Eurozone banks plan slightly tighter household credit in 2026, driven by new CRR3 capital rules. Yet loan growth stays strong. Traders may expect calmer rates, low volatility, and sector divergence. – vtmarketsmy.com
Mexico’s fourth-quarter current account came in at $7,702M, below forecasts of $11,520M
Written on February 25, 2026 at 10:11 pm, by davin
Mexico’s Q4 current account surplus hit $7.7B, far below the $11.5B forecast—fueling bets on a weaker peso. Traders eye USD/MXN options, Banxico turns dovish, volatility rises. – vtmarketsmy.com
Mexico’s accumulated current account-to-GDP ratio rose to 1.6% in Q4, up from 0.49%
Written on February 25, 2026 at 10:10 pm, by davin
Mexico’s current account surplus jumped to 1.6% of GDP, boosting confidence in the peso. With high rates and record FDI, USD/MXN may break 17.05—favor MXN-long trades. – vtmarketsmy.com
As geopolitical and economic risks persist, silver gains traction as buyers support dips and the RSI stays above 50
Written on February 25, 2026 at 10:10 pm, by davin
Silver rebounds 3.4% to $90.25 after a dip, up 24% in five days. Trend stays bullish, but dollar strength caps gains. Watch $92.87 breakout or $86.08 support. – vtmarketsmy.com
HSBC says GBP/USD looks overvalued as BoE cut expectations grow, keeping sterling under pressure after February’s close vote
Written on February 25, 2026 at 9:11 pm, by davin
Pound set for a stumble: HSBC says GBP/USD looks overvalued as markets price an 80% BoE rate cut chance. UK weakness versus resilient US boosts divergence; traders eye puts after March 19. – vtmarketsmy.com
