Monthly Archives: February 2026
USD/CHF rises towards 0.7760 in Asian trading as investors look past uncertainty over US trade policy
Written on February 24, 2026 at 8:11 am, by davin
USD/CHF ticked up as the dollar rebounded after a Supreme Court tariff ruling, but trade uncertainty and rate-cut bets are boosting safe-haven Swiss franc demand and volatility, raising hedging opportunities. – vtmarketsmy.com
Amid US trade uncertainty and US dollar weakness, the New Zealand dollar climbs toward 0.5965 in Asia
Written on February 24, 2026 at 8:11 am, by davin
Kiwi jumps to 0.5965 as the US dollar slips—but tariff chaos looms. Trump floats new levies; RBNZ stays dovish. With PPI Friday and softer dairy prices, expect volatility and capped upside. – vtmarketsmy.com
During Asian trading, EUR/JPY recovered toward 182.60 and held above the nine-day EMA as bullish reversal signals emerged
Written on February 24, 2026 at 8:11 am, by davin
EUR/JPY is trapped near 182.60 between key moving averages, hinting at a breakout. Close above 182.78 targets 186.88; below 182.57 risks 177.30/175.70. Rising volatility favors long straddles. – vtmarketsmy.com
Japan’s Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama said the government will closely review the details of the US tariff ruling
Written on February 24, 2026 at 8:11 am, by davin
Japan’s finance minister eyes a US Supreme Court tariff ruling as USD/JPY nears 154.90. Auto tariffs persist, fueling volatility fears. Traders weigh puts, straddles, and premium-selling amid intervention risk. – vtmarketsmy.com
China’s central bank set the dollar-yuan midpoint at 6.9414, up from 6.9398 and above Reuters’ 6.9249 estimate
Written on February 24, 2026 at 7:11 am, by davin
China just set the yuan weaker again: PBoC fixed USD/CNY at 6.9414, above forecasts, signaling managed depreciation to support growth. Policy divergence with the Fed pressures CNY, favoring gradual weakness trades. – vtmarketsmy.com
China’s central bank held February loan prime rates steady, keeping the one-year rate at 3.00% and the five-year rate at 3.50%
Written on February 24, 2026 at 7:11 am, by davin
China’s central bank held key rates at 3.00% and 3.50%, disappointing cut hopes. AUD/USD and China stocks face upside limits, keeping markets range-bound. Traders may favor low-volatility, premium-selling strategies. – vtmarketsmy.com
China’s central bank holds interest rate at 3%, keeping its monetary policy stance unchanged
Written on February 24, 2026 at 7:10 am, by davin
China’s central bank kept rates at 3% to boost slowing growth. That’s pressuring the yuan, potentially lifting Chinese stocks, and fueling demand for metals like copper and iron ore. – vtmarketsmy.com
Safe-haven buying keeps XAG/USD near $87.50, with a potential rebound as trade uncertainty and geopolitical tensions rise
Written on February 24, 2026 at 7:10 am, by davin
Silver dips to $87.50, but tariff and Middle East headlines could spark big swings. Section 232 plans, shaky trade talks, and rising futures activity point to surging volatility ahead. – vtmarketsmy.com
RBA chief economist Michael Plumb says forecasts will keep prioritising quarterly CPI inflation over other data
Written on February 24, 2026 at 6:12 am, by davin
RBA’s Plumb says quarterly CPI stays the key inflation guide, with monthly data a supporting check. Markets may swing most in late April 2026 CPI, as cooling prices hint rate cuts and AUD weakness. – vtmarketsmy.com
NZD/USD slips below 0.6000 as lingering RBNZ dovishness and escalating tariff uncertainty weigh on the Kiwi
Written on February 24, 2026 at 6:11 am, by davin
Kiwi dollar slips as RBNZ stays dovish and hikes get repriced. US tariff turmoil boosts market fear, supporting USD. Watch 0.5950 support; options may hedge downside amid volatile trade risks. – vtmarketsmy.com
