Monthly Archives: February 2026
WTI slipped to around $65.90 during European trading hours as rising US crude inventories fueled oversupply concerns
Written on February 25, 2026 at 2:10 pm, by davin
WTI slips near $65.90 as U.S. inventories surge, reviving oversupply fears. Yet OPEC+ cuts, Iran-Hormuz risks, and tariff-hit demand clash—setting up high volatility and options opportunities. – vtmarketsmy.com
Sterling–yen climbs past 211.00 to a two-week high as softer BoJ hike expectations pressure the yen
Written on February 25, 2026 at 1:11 pm, by davin
GBP/JPY just hit a two-week high above 211 and now hovers near 214 as the yen weakens. BoJ stays cautious, UK inflation supports GBP; watch intervention and risk mood. – vtmarketsmy.com
Sterling rises broadly after Bailey’s dovish BoE comments, except against antipodeans, up 0.23% near 1.3520 vs USD
Written on February 25, 2026 at 1:11 pm, by davin
Pound jumps near 1.3520 despite dovish BoE hints, helped by a softer dollar. But sticky UK inflation and stronger US data flipped expectations, pushing GBP/USD to 1.2550. Traders eye volatility plays. – vtmarketsmy.com
NZD/USD extends second day of gains in European trading, hovering near 0.6000 after Trump’s SoTU
Written on February 25, 2026 at 1:11 pm, by davin
NZD/USD nears 0.6000 as Trump’s speech weakens the Dollar. But Fed’s higher rates, soft China demand, and falling dairy prices may reverse gains—bearish traders eye puts or shorts. – vtmarketsmy.com
Brent drops more than 1% as markets watch Iran risk amid hopes for diplomacy and a US military buildup
Written on February 25, 2026 at 1:10 pm, by davin
Brent fell over 1% as Iran deal hopes grow, but deadlines and US military buildup keep a risk premium. Big US stock builds and OPEC+ talks add volatility—options may benefit. – vtmarketsmy.com
As risk appetite improves, the US dollar fails to sustain its rebound and remains under pressure
Written on February 25, 2026 at 12:12 pm, by davin
Markets stabilized after dollar volatility: DXY eased, euro rose, yen watched BoJ, gold wobbled. With 2026 inflation still 3.1%, Fed hawkishness persists; consider options to trade volatility, not direction. – vtmarketsmy.com
USD/JPY holds above 155.35 as buyers pause, awaiting a break above 156.00 on upbeat charts
Written on February 25, 2026 at 12:11 pm, by davin
USD/JPY steadies near 155.75 after a pullback, with Yen support from geopolitics. Fed-BoJ policy gap stays bullish; watch 156.90/158.40/160. Options: calls, hedge puts. – vtmarketsmy.com
USD/JPY holds near 155.35 as bulls await a break above 156.00 and technicians stay upbeat
Written on February 25, 2026 at 12:11 pm, by davin
USD/JPY stays bullish after rebounding near 155.35, despite yen safe-haven bids. BoJ caution limits yen gains, while technicals favor upside. Watch 156.90/158.40; 160 is key support. – vtmarketsmy.com
In February, France’s consumer confidence rose to 91, beating forecasts of 90
Written on February 25, 2026 at 12:11 pm, by davin
France’s consumer confidence rose to 91 in February, beating forecasts. Still below the 100 average, it hints at steady spending, easing volatility, and supports cautious trades in stocks, rates, and options. – vtmarketsmy.com
During the European session, EUR/USD rose 0.27% to around 1.1800, following a triangle breakout
Written on February 25, 2026 at 12:10 pm, by davin
EUR/USD once flirted with 1.1800 on Trump headlines—now it’s near 1.0850 as “higher-for-longer” Fed policy crushes the euro. Traders eye shorts, puts, or straddles ahead of March-April meetings. – vtmarketsmy.com
