Monthly Archives: February 2026
Amid trade-war and geopolitical worries, gold extends gains past $5,100 as the US dollar weakens
Written on February 23, 2026 at 5:11 am, by davin
Gold hits new highs above $5,150 on trade tariffs, Middle East tensions, weaker dollar, and Fed-cut bets. Bullish trend persists, but RSI warns pullback; hedge with puts, watch Iran talks. – vtmarketsmy.com
Amid US trade policy uncertainty, EUR/JPY slips 0.15% to around 182.40 as yen demand strengthens in Asia
Written on February 23, 2026 at 5:10 am, by davin
EUR/JPY slipped to 182.40 as Japan’s yen drew safe-haven bids on holiday-thin trading amid US tariff uncertainty. But wider rate gaps still dominate, keeping carry-trade strategies in focus. – vtmarketsmy.com
With tariff uncertainty and softer crude, USD/CAD slips to around 1.3665 in Asia as traders await US PPI data
Written on February 23, 2026 at 4:11 am, by davin
USD/CAD slipped near 1.3665 as new US tariff chaos and Middle East tensions move oil. Watch Friday’s US PPI and Thursday’s Iran talks; volatility may rise—puts could profit. – vtmarketsmy.com
China’s Commerce Ministry urges the US to lift unilateral tariffs on partners and vows to firmly defend its interests
Written on February 23, 2026 at 4:11 am, by davin
China urges the US to drop tariffs, warning of retaliation. Markets brace for turbulence: AUD/USD weakens, VIX spikes, commodities and inflation risks rise. Traders may hedge with options. – vtmarketsmy.com
Amid tariff uncertainty and US-Iran tensions, silver extends four-day gains and hovers near $87.10 in Asian trading
Written on February 23, 2026 at 4:11 am, by davin
Silver jumps as tariff and geopolitical fears revive safe-haven demand. After courts curb Trump’s tariff powers, he hikes levies to 15%. With volatility now subdued, consider call options or straddles before shocks return. – vtmarketsmy.com
WTI crude holds below $68 near the mid-$65s, pressured by trade fears but supported by US-Iran tensions
Written on February 23, 2026 at 4:10 am, by davin
Oil opened lower on trade-war tariff fears, but Iran tensions and a weaker dollar limited the drop. Now WTI near $82.50 on tight supply, OPEC+ cuts, and falling inventories. – vtmarketsmy.com
NZD/USD strengthens near 0.6000 as Q4 retail sales improve, extending gains into a third session
Written on February 23, 2026 at 3:11 am, by davin
NZD/USD nears 0.6000 after strong New Zealand retail sales beat forecasts. But RBNZ’s dovish stance caps gains. US tariff threats and China growth risks loom, while dairy strength supports the kiwi. – vtmarketsmy.com
Sterling rises above 1.3500 as GBP/USD hits 1.3520 in Asia amid tariff uncertainty weighing on the dollar
Written on February 23, 2026 at 3:11 am, by davin
GBP/USD hits 1.3520 as dollar slips amid tariff chaos. UK retail sales surge lifts sterling, while volatility jumps. All eyes on Friday’s US PPI—an upside surprise could reverse gains fast. – vtmarketsmy.com
With the dollar softer, EUR/USD extends Friday’s rebound from monthly lows, targeting the mid-1.1800s early in the week
Written on February 23, 2026 at 3:10 am, by davin
EUR/USD jumps from one-month lows as the dollar weakens. Softer US growth, tariff uncertainty, and rising volatility fuel rate-cut bets. Europe looks steadier, but inflation risks keep traders cautious. – vtmarketsmy.com
Amid ongoing tariff uncertainty, the US dollar weakens, lifting AUD/USD near 0.7100 for a third session
Written on February 23, 2026 at 3:10 am, by davin
AUD/USD nears 0.7100 as a softer US dollar meets tariff chaos. But US-Iran tensions cap gains. In 2026, weaker China, lower iron ore, and a dovish RBA favor range/downside trades. – vtmarketsmy.com
