Monthly Archives: February 2026
USD/JPY rises toward 155.95 as strong US data lifts the dollar and the yen stays weak on policy worries
Written on February 24, 2026 at 11:11 pm, by davin
USD/JPY surges as strong US data and tariff fears boost the dollar while Japan’s cautious BOJ weakens the yen. Near multi-decade highs, traders eye 164 call options amid rising volatility. – vtmarketsmy.com
USD/CAD holds near 1.3705 after reaching 1.3725, as a stronger dollar weighs on the Canadian dollar
Written on February 24, 2026 at 11:11 pm, by davin
USD/CAD hovers near 1.3705 as new US tariffs and fewer Fed cut bets boost the Dollar. Watch Trump’s address and Canada GDP; volatility is rising, oil matters less. – vtmarketsmy.com
Silver trades near $87.87 as tariff-driven surge cools, prompting profit-taking after sharp rally
Written on February 24, 2026 at 11:10 pm, by davin
Silver surged 6% on tariff news, then slipped to $87.87 as traders took profits. Supply deficits may persist into 2026, while Fed data, key supports ($85/$80), and options strategies shape bullish bets. – vtmarketsmy.com
DBS economists say US ruling shifts ASEAN-6 tariffs to MFN plus 15% under Section 122 until July 2026
Written on February 24, 2026 at 10:11 pm, by davin
US court scraps IEEPA tariffs: ASEAN-6 revert to MFN plus 15% Section 122 until July 2026. Malaysia/Thailand/Vietnam/Indonesia gain; Singapore slightly loses. Exemptions persist; investors eye FX longs and volatility plays. – vtmarketsmy.com
The euro trades near 1.1775 after rebounding from last week’s monthly low, as a tariff ruling and Fed speakers unsettle EUR/USD
Written on February 24, 2026 at 10:11 pm, by davin
EUR/USD hovered near 1.1775 after a bounce, as split Fed-rate views supported the dollar. Later, policy divergence flipped bullish for euros. Watch key levels, data, and options plays. – vtmarketsmy.com
Wall Street equities recover as the Dow surpasses 49,000 and an AMD–Meta agreement lifts semiconductors and broader indices
Written on February 24, 2026 at 10:11 pm, by davin
US stocks bounced after an AI-driven rout: Dow +425, Nasdaq +0.9%. AMD surged 8% on Meta’s huge GPU deal. VIX cooled. Tariffs and Nvidia earnings keep volatility high. – vtmarketsmy.com
Bailey told a committee that easing may follow if inflation hits its target, though confidence is growing gradually
Written on February 24, 2026 at 10:10 pm, by davin
BoE signals rate cuts could start soon as inflation nears 2%, but sticky services prices keep caution high. Markets brace for volatility; traders eye options as GBP strength may fade. – vtmarketsmy.com
In February, the Conference Board reported that US consumer confidence rose to 91.2 from January’s revised 89.0
Written on February 24, 2026 at 9:11 pm, by davin
Consumer confidence is rebounding: 91.2 in Feb 2025, climbing to 103.5 by Jan 2026. A stronger consumer supports a firmer dollar, steadier stocks, and cheaper volatility hedges. – vtmarketsmy.com
In February, the Dallas Fed manufacturing index rose from -1.2 to 0.2
Written on February 24, 2026 at 9:11 pm, by davin
Texas manufacturing just flipped positive: the Dallas Fed index rose to 0.2 from -1.2, hinting expansion. This may delay Fed rate cuts, lift industrial/energy stocks, and pressure long-term bonds. – vtmarketsmy.com
ING’s Charlotte de Montpellier says French confidence fell in February; business climate remains weak, especially in services, and below average
Written on February 24, 2026 at 9:10 pm, by davin
French business confidence slid again, pulling the climate below average and hitting services hard. Expect weaker Q1 growth, pressured CAC 40 and euro, and tactical options hedges amid rising volatility risks. – vtmarketsmy.com
