Monthly Archives: February 2026
After rebounding from this month’s lows, NIONIO rose more than 18% in days and steadily neared resistance without erratic spikes
Written on February 23, 2026 at 11:10 pm, by davin
NIO surged 18% off lows and nears key resistance at $5.21, with a bigger test at $5.50. Strong deliveries back momentum, but expect pauses—use defined-risk option spreads instead. – vtmarketsmy.com
The OLB Group chart shows trendline rejection, offering traders a strong technical signal for the fintech payment provider
Written on February 23, 2026 at 10:11 pm, by davin
$OLB hit long-term resistance near $1.70 then plunged 50% to $0.83—hinting the spike was a short squeeze. Slowing growth supports bears; watch $0.40 and $1.70 breakout. – vtmarketsmy.com
In December, US factory orders fell 0.7% month on month, missing economists’ 1.1% forecast
Written on February 23, 2026 at 10:11 pm, by davin
US factory orders unexpectedly fell 0.7% in December versus a 1.1% rise forecast, flashing a manufacturing slowdown. Weak PMI and jobs fuel rate-cut bets, volatility—consider defensive and VIX hedges. – vtmarketsmy.com
EUR/JPY dips to around 182.50, down 0.15%, as traders await Eurozone inflation data and BoJ guidance
Written on February 23, 2026 at 10:11 pm, by davin
EUR/JPY slips near 182.50 as traders brace for Eurozone inflation and BoJ signals. Softer EU prices may weaken the euro; a likely April BoJ hike could lift yen. Options bets rise. – vtmarketsmy.com
TD Securities says US PPI and consumer confidence will lead this week, with January PPI shaping PCE inflation forecasts
Written on February 23, 2026 at 10:10 pm, by davin
Big week for markets: TD Securities flags PPI and consumer confidence. PPI guides PCE inflation, still sticky. Confidence may rebound to 85.5. Higher-for-longer rates, fewer cuts, rising volatility ahead. – vtmarketsmy.com
ING’s FX team expects weaker US growth and falling front-end rates to push EUR/USD towards 1.22 in 2026
Written on February 23, 2026 at 9:11 pm, by davin
EUR/USD could climb toward 1.22 by end-2026, says ING, as Fed rate cuts, slower US growth, and better Eurozone data weaken the dollar. Traders may go long via futures or options. – vtmarketsmy.com
Nomura’s Szczepaniak expects eurozone HICP to be slightly below the ECB’s 2% target in early 2026, led by energy
Written on February 23, 2026 at 9:11 pm, by davin
Inflation prints this week may dip below 2% on energy base effects, anchoring near-term rates. But tight jobs, strong wages and growth could reignite 2027–28 inflation—favor curve steepeners and volatility options. – vtmarketsmy.com
With quiet markets in Japan and limited UK data, GBP/JPY stays rangebound as BoE cuts loom
Written on February 23, 2026 at 9:11 pm, by davin
GBP/JPY drifted near 208.80 in thin trade as BoE cut talk weighed on sterling and softer Japan inflation backed cautious BoJ. Wide rate gaps support GBP; options favor stability, upside. – vtmarketsmy.com
BBH’s Elias Haddad says the dollar softened after a US tariff ruling, but it’s not decisive yet
Written on February 23, 2026 at 9:10 pm, by davin
Tariff ruling jolts the dollar: BBH sees deeper fiscal and trade risks that could sink USD despite rate support. Fed cuts loom, but patience may keep USD range-bound for now. – vtmarketsmy.com
The Chicago Fed National Activity Index in the United States fell from -0.04 to -0.21
Written on February 23, 2026 at 8:11 pm, by davin
U.S. growth is cooling: Chicago Fed index fell to -0.21 as jobs slow and claims rise. Markets may turn volatile, prompting defensive hedges—puts, Treasuries rate-cut plays, and VIX calls. – vtmarketsmy.com
