Monthly Archives: February 2026
Singapore’s year-on-year Consumer Price Index rises to 1.4% in January, up from 1.2% previously
Written on February 23, 2026 at 8:11 am, by davin
Singapore inflation just ticked up: January CPI rose to 1.4% from 1.2%, weakening easing hopes. Traders may sell 3‑month SORA futures, buy SGD calls, and hedge STI with puts. – vtmarketsmy.com
FXStreet data shows gold prices in the United Arab Emirates rose overall today, with bullion trading higher.
Written on February 23, 2026 at 7:11 am, by davin
Gold jumps in the UAE: AED 609.17 per gram and AED 7,105.25 per tola. A weaker dollar, rate-cut expectations, and central bank buying could keep boosting prices. – vtmarketsmy.com
FXStreet data shows that gold prices in Pakistan climbed as the metal gained value across local markets
Written on February 23, 2026 at 7:11 am, by davin
Gold just jumped in Pakistan: PKR 46,138/gram and PKR 538,145/tola. Behind the surge—global prices, a weaker dollar, expected Fed cuts, and relentless central-bank buying propping a floor. – vtmarketsmy.com
Despite falling near 109.05, AUD/JPY stays above the 100-day EMA as the yen gains on rising tensions
Written on February 23, 2026 at 7:11 am, by davin
AUD/JPY slips near 109 as trade-war and geopolitical fears boost safe-haven Yen. Aussie holds on RBA hawkish bets. Key levels: support 108.82, resistance 110.65; consider hedged bullish spreads. – vtmarketsmy.com
Compiled data in India shows gold prices rose during Monday’s trading session, reflecting an upward move
Written on February 23, 2026 at 7:10 am, by davin
Gold prices in India jumped Monday as safe-haven demand grows. Traders eye Fed rate-cut hints, a softer dollar, geopolitics, and relentless central-bank buying—factors that could keep gold climbing. – vtmarketsmy.com
Week Ahead: Shifting Fed Cut Expectations Following US CPI
Written on February 23, 2026 at 7:00 am, by ahmad
This week’s macro landscape is defined by a tension between easing headline inflation and persistent core price pressures. US CPI for January slowed to 2.4% year on year, coming in below the 2.5% forecast and down from 2.7% in December. Softer energy costs, particularly lower petrol prices, contributed to the decline in the headline figure.Continue Reading
During Asian trading, EUR/USD edges up near 1.1820, holding above the nine-day EMA as RSI at 51 signals stabilising momentum
Written on February 23, 2026 at 6:11 am, by davin
EUR/USD hovers near 1.1820, stuck at its 9-day EMA as RSI turns neutral. Breakout brewing: close above targets 1.2082; below eyes 1.1775 then 1.1578—options strangles may profit. – vtmarketsmy.com
FXStreet’s compiled figures show Malaysian gold prices rose, with bullion moving higher in Monday’s session.
Written on February 23, 2026 at 6:11 am, by davin
Gold jumps in Malaysia: MYR 645.59/gram and MYR 7,530.01/tola. FXStreet converts global prices via USD/MYR. Gains reflect weaker dollar, rate-pause hopes, and central-bank buying; inflation upside may hit. – vtmarketsmy.com
Trade war worries lift the yen, while USD/JPY remains under pressure near 154.35 despite a slight rebound
Written on February 23, 2026 at 6:11 am, by davin
USD/JPY slid toward 154 as Trump’s 15% global levy sparked risk-off Yen demand. Conflicting Fed and BOJ paths lift volatility near 12%, fueling options plays: straddles/strangles or iron condors. – vtmarketsmy.com
Amid trade-policy uncertainty, the US Dollar Index hovered near 97.50 in Asia after a second consecutive decline
Written on February 23, 2026 at 6:10 am, by davin
Dollar’s slipping: DXY nears 97.50 as court blocks key Trump tariff powers, new 15% tariff threat looms, data disappoints, and Iran strike talk rises—fueling volatility, hedging demand, and Fed uncertainty. – vtmarketsmy.com
