Monthly Archives: February 2026
HSBC Asset Management says global equities were broadly steady as investors shifted from expensive tech to cyclical industrials and materials
Written on February 23, 2026 at 10:11 am, by davin
Markets look calm—but money is quietly rotating. Europe hit records, S&P edged up, while investors shift from pricey tech into Industrials, Materials, and Energy amid sticky inflation and mixed data. – vtmarketsmy.com
EUR/GBP steadies around 0.8740 after earlier losses ahead of Germany’s February IFO business climate survey
Written on February 23, 2026 at 10:10 am, by davin
EUR/GBP hovers near 0.8740 as a tariff ruling and Trump’s new tariff threat fuel trade uncertainty. Strong UK data supports GBP, but BoE cut bets cap gains; IFO looms. – vtmarketsmy.com
Amid tariff uncertainty, the weaker dollar lifts GBP/USD toward 1.3520 in early Asian trading
Written on February 23, 2026 at 9:12 am, by davin
GBP/USD climbed to 1.3520 as tariff chaos hit the dollar after the Supreme Court blocked Trump’s tariffs. But weak UK data signals BoE cuts, risking sterling. Volatility rises before Friday’s PPI. – vtmarketsmy.com
During early European trade, NZD/USD retraced half its gains and stayed under pressure above 0.6000 as the dollar remained fragile
Written on February 23, 2026 at 9:11 am, by davin
NZD/USD trimmed gains after failing above 0.6000, while a weaker US Dollar reflects tariff chaos and soft data. Trade retaliation, Fed cuts, and volatility could keep the pair supported. – vtmarketsmy.com
Even after the Supreme Court limited Trump’s earlier tariffs, new 15% duties still left the US dollar weaker
Written on February 23, 2026 at 9:11 am, by davin
Dollar slid after Supreme Court curb on Trump’s tariffs, then new 15% duties emerged. Attention shifts to fresh trade plans, Fed and data. Volatility is rising—consider option straddles and hedges. – vtmarketsmy.com
In late Asian trade, AUD/USD reverses below 0.7100, sliding to 0.7065 as the Australian dollar broadly underperforms
Written on February 23, 2026 at 9:11 am, by davin
AUD/USD slipped below 0.7100 as trade-tariff uncertainty and Fed resilience lifted the greenback. Now near 0.6650, widening US-Australia rate gaps and softer iron ore signal bearish option setups. – vtmarketsmy.com
Dividend Adjustment Notice – Feb 23 ,2026
Written on February 23, 2026 at 8:13 am, by anakin
Dear Client, Please note that the dividends of the following products will be adjusted accordingly. Index dividends will be executed separately through a balance statement directly to your trading account, and the comment will be in the following format “Div & Product Name & Net Volume”. Please refer to the table below for more details:Continue Reading
Tariff doubts lift the Swiss franc, pushing USD/CHF down toward 0.7725 in early European trade
Written on February 23, 2026 at 8:12 am, by davin
USD/CHF fell near 0.7725 as tariff turmoil and US-Iran tensions sparked safe-haven demand for the Swiss franc. With volatility rising and key US data ahead, further downside risk grows. – vtmarketsmy.com
FXStreet-compiled figures show that gold prices in Saudi Arabia rose, with bullion gaining value in the latest session.
Written on February 23, 2026 at 8:12 am, by davin
Gold is climbing in Saudi Arabia: SAR 622.23/gram and SAR 19,353.50/oz. FXStreet converts global prices daily. Safe-haven demand, central-bank buying, and possible Fed cuts could fuel volatility. – vtmarketsmy.com
FXStreet data shows gold prices in the Philippines rose as the precious metal gained in local markets today
Written on February 23, 2026 at 8:11 am, by davin
Gold prices climbed in the Philippines Monday: PHP 9,580.69/gram and PHP 111,747.30/tola. Fed pause signals steady dollar headwinds, but heavy central bank buying supports prices and fuels safe-haven demand. – vtmarketsmy.com
