Monthly Archives: February 2026
After softer Eurozone inflation and German fourth-quarter GDP data, investors push the euro lower against the pound
Written on February 25, 2026 at 9:11 pm, by davin
EUR/GBP slips near 0.8716 as Eurozone inflation cools to 1.7% and ECB stays steady. But looming BoE rate cuts—60% odds for March—may boost EUR/GBP; traders eye calls. – vtmarketsmy.com
MUFG’s Derek Halpenny says yen weakness returns after Takaichi nominates reflationist academics Asada and Sato to the BoJ board
Written on February 25, 2026 at 9:10 pm, by davin
Yen slips after Japan nominates reflationist economists Asada and Sato to the BOJ board. Markets still price April tightening, but weak inflation and GDP raise doubts—watch Himino’s speech. – vtmarketsmy.com
TD Securities strategists expect another RBA hike after January CPI beats headline and trimmed mean forecasts
Written on February 25, 2026 at 9:10 pm, by davin
Australia’s inflation surprise is back: January CPI stayed hot, driven by housing and power. With growth cooling, the RBA faces a tough call—rates pause, volatility rises, AUD range-bound. – vtmarketsmy.com
Christopher Graham at Standard Chartered says Parliament halted ratification while awaiting clarification on newly announced US tariffs
Written on February 25, 2026 at 8:11 pm, by davin
EU-US trade deal hits pause as Europe seeks tariff clarity after a US court ruling and new Trump levies. Markets wobble: VSTOXX surges, EUR weakens, and traders pivot to volatility hedges. – vtmarketsmy.com
ING analysts report LME copper topping $13,000/t as Chinese buyers return, lifting Yangshan premiums to their highest levels
Written on February 25, 2026 at 8:11 pm, by davin
Copper jumped as China returned post-holiday, boosting imports and premiums. But inventories and contango once signaled oversupply. Now tight stocks, backwardation, and crowded bullish bets point higher—yet raise pullback risk. – vtmarketsmy.com
A firmer US dollar lifts USD/CHF to 0.7746 after rebounding from 0.7719 on Fed policy shifts
Written on February 25, 2026 at 8:11 pm, by davin
USD/CHF climbs as the dollar firms and Fed cuts look less likely. Meanwhile, the SNB stays dovish after rate cuts, widening yield gaps. Traders eye carry and options amid volatility. – vtmarketsmy.com
BNY’s Bob Savage says cooling January eurozone inflation supports euro rates, with services helping and energy holding them back
Written on February 25, 2026 at 8:10 pm, by davin
Inflation cooled in early 2025, opening ECB rate-cut hopes—then 2026 jumped to 2.4%. Sticky services and wages fuel uncertainty, boosting rate volatility and making hedges, options, and fewer cut bets vital. – vtmarketsmy.com
Wall Street looks to Nvidia’s earnings for clues on sustaining AI momentum and shaping market sentiment
Written on February 25, 2026 at 7:11 pm, by davin
All eyes on Nvidia earnings tonight: AI’s bellwether amid a shaky Nasdaq. Biggest catalyst is Q1 guidance—above $71B sparks a rally, below $70B sells off. Options volatility targets $211/$235, $164-$171. – vtmarketsmy.com
AUD/USD trades near 0.7090, up 0.42%, as faster Australian inflation boosts expectations of RBA tightening
Written on February 25, 2026 at 7:11 pm, by davin
Australian inflation surprised higher, lifting AUD/USD near 0.7090 as traders price more RBA tightening. Meanwhile US inflation cools, hinting Fed cuts. Policy divergence favors long AUD/USD, via options, futures, or volatility trades. – vtmarketsmy.com
Ahead of New York, S&P 500 futures lead gains; Nasdaq tests resistance and needs confirmation above the upper threshold
Written on February 25, 2026 at 7:11 pm, by davin
US futures steadied after a rebound: S&P leads above 6,909, Dow firm, Nasdaq lags under 25,186. Sticky 3.4% inflation pressures tech; watch Nasdaq resistance for breakout—or renewed divergence trades. – vtmarketsmy.com
