Monthly Archives: February 2026
After Australian inflation data, AUD/USD ticks slightly higher but remains rangebound as focus shifts to Trump’s speech
Written on February 25, 2026 at 7:11 am, by davin
AUD/USD ticked up on hot Aussie inflation but stayed range-bound as Trump, tariffs, and Iran risks loom. Yield gaps still favor USD, while low volatility makes cheap options attractive. – vtmarketsmy.com
Australian construction work done fell an unexpected 0.1% in the fourth quarter, missing forecasts of a 0.8% rise
Written on February 25, 2026 at 7:10 am, by davin
Australia’s construction unexpectedly fell, flashing a growth warning. Q4 GDP may disappoint, dragging AUD lower and boosting RBA cut odds. Expect volatility; consider defensive options in AUD, ASX, builders. – vtmarketsmy.com
Japan’s corporate service prices rose 2.6% year on year in January, unchanged from the previous year
Written on February 25, 2026 at 6:11 am, by davin
Japan’s service inflation stayed hot at 2.6% in January, boosting odds of a BoJ rate hike. JGB yields rise, USD/JPY may fall, traders eye yen calls. – vtmarketsmy.com
USD/JPY rose 0.7% to 155.86 after Takaichi opposed BoJ rate hikes, sharply weakening the yen
Written on February 25, 2026 at 6:11 am, by davin
USD/JPY jumped to 155.86 as yen weakness met BoJ rate-hike doubts. But the tide turned in 2025: BoJ slowly tightened, Fed softened—now rallies toward 152–153 look sellable. – vtmarketsmy.com
Boston Fed President Susan Collins says rates should likely stay in the current range for some time
Written on February 25, 2026 at 6:11 am, by davin
Fed’s Collins signals rates may stay on hold: policy is mildly restrictive, inflation stubborn at 2.8%, jobs steady. Productivity and AI could aid disinflation. Expect calmer rate volatility, firmer dollar. – vtmarketsmy.com
As rate-hike hopes ease, NZD/USD edges down near 0.5960 above moving averages, with momentum fading
Written on February 25, 2026 at 6:10 am, by davin
Kiwi sliding? NZD/USD hovers near 0.5960 as RBNZ delays hikes to 2026. RBA tighter, US risk-off and tariffs boost USD. Bearish wedge: break 0.5940 targets lower. – vtmarketsmy.com
Richmond Fed President Thomas Barkin says monetary policy is well positioned to manage economic risks
Written on February 25, 2026 at 5:11 am, by davin
Fed’s Barkin says policy is well positioned, AI won’t shock growth, and inflation is easing but still above target. With softer jobs and limited pricing power, the Fed waits—keeping markets range-bound. – vtmarketsmy.com
Gold slips near $5,140 in early Asian trading, ending a four-day rise as the dollar strengthens and profit-taking takes hold
Written on February 25, 2026 at 5:11 am, by davin
Gold slips to $5,140 as profit-taking and a hawkish Fed boost the dollar. Watch Trump’s State of the Union and Iran talks—trade and geopolitics could spark the next big move. – vtmarketsmy.com
Ahead of key CPI, AUD/USD hovered near 0.7060, consolidating below three-year highs and trading slightly higher in a tight range
Written on February 25, 2026 at 5:10 am, by davin
AUD/USD is stuck near 0.7060 ahead of Australia’s CPI. RBA hikes and tariff-driven risk swings reshaped the trend, shifting traders from breakout bets to selling rallies and using options. – vtmarketsmy.com
OCBC analysts see USD/SGD recover as hopes for MAS tightening fade, weakening sentiment and pressuring the SGD
Written on February 25, 2026 at 5:10 am, by davin
USD/SGD rebounds after tariff-driven drops as sentiment wobbles. Singapore’s softer core inflation darkens April MAS tightening, but recent spikes revived hike odds. Traders eye options volatility and defined-risk puts. – vtmarketsmy.com
