Monthly Archives: February 2026
Politics and Bank of England rate-cut expectations unsettle sterling, nudging GBP/USD towards 1.3480 in Europe
Written on February 24, 2026 at 6:11 pm, by davin
GBP/USD wobbles near 1.3480 as BoE rate-cut bets, mixed UK data, and political risk fuel volatility. Watch 1.3430 support and the 1.3400–1.3650 range for a breakout. – vtmarketsmy.com
BNP Paribas expects emerging markets to benefit in 2026 from global AI infrastructure investment and supply chains
Written on February 24, 2026 at 6:10 pm, by davin
AI’s data-center buildout could keep emerging markets buoyant in 2026, BNP Paribas says. Growth dips to 4.1%, driven by trade in chips, metals, and power—fueling EM currency and options trades. – vtmarketsmy.com
AUD/USD slips toward 0.7040, down 0.20%, as traders await Australian CPI amid US tariff uncertainty
Written on February 24, 2026 at 6:10 pm, by davin
AUD/USD slips to 0.7040 after failing above 0.7100, as traders brace for Australia CPI and US tariff risks. Past 2025 volatility shows data and politics can trap prices. – vtmarketsmy.com
With geopolitical and economic risks ongoing, silver draws dip buyers, building an upside bias as the RSI rises above 50
Written on February 24, 2026 at 5:11 pm, by davin
Silver is roaring back: up 23% in four days to $87.80. Inflation, risk worries, and bullish charts support gains. Watch $86.05 support; $92.85 and $99.65 resistances ahead. – vtmarketsmy.com
Chris Turner says the dollar is mixed, with ADP, confidence, Fed speakers and Trump’s speech in focus
Written on February 24, 2026 at 5:11 pm, by davin
Dollar stuck? ING sees DXY stalling near 98, likely range-bound at 97.50–98.00. Mixed jobs, muted confidence, hawkish Fed talk, and Trump’s address favor consolidation and low-volatility options strategies. – vtmarketsmy.com
After the sell-off, US index futures test key levels: Dow recovers, S&P steadies, Nasdaq tests support
Written on February 24, 2026 at 5:11 pm, by davin
US futures are stuck at key pivots after Monday’s sell-off—will support hold or snap? Dow, S&P, and Nasdaq rotate near value as yields rise, VIX jumps, and risk management is crucial. – vtmarketsmy.com
BBH’s Elias Haddad says a softer yen slightly supports the dollar as US equities steady after an AI selloff
Written on February 24, 2026 at 5:10 pm, by davin
Dollar climbs as yen slumps, calming stocks after AI sell-off. Watch Supreme Court tariff ruling and new trade risks. Fed cut odds diverge from markets; ADP jobs and confidence data could jolt rates. – vtmarketsmy.com
ASML supplies chipmakers with lithography hardware, software and services, and its rally is targeting the 1537–1605 zone
Written on February 24, 2026 at 4:11 pm, by davin
ASML’s rally looks set to hit $1537–$1605 soon—if it holds above key lows. Momentum is fading, so take profits or hedge. Expect a pullback, then another buying chance. – vtmarketsmy.com
TD Securities says attention is focused on Trump’s State of the Union and several Federal Reserve speakers today
Written on February 24, 2026 at 4:11 pm, by davin
Brace for choppy trading: TD Securities flags Trump’s 9pm State of the Union, multiple Fed speakers, and a 2-year auction. Consumer confidence may miss forecasts amid equities volatility, higher gasoline, and cooling hiring. – vtmarketsmy.com
Ahead of the US market open, the dollar index rises 0.15% to 97.85 as markets watch Fed remarks
Written on February 24, 2026 at 4:11 pm, by davin
Dollar watch: DXY nudged to 97.85 as courts, Trump tariffs, and Fed signals collide. But 2026 data screams strength—353K jobs, 3.1% CPI—favoring higher rates, dollar-long positioning, volatility hedges. – vtmarketsmy.com
