Monthly Archives: February 2026
European Parliament trade chief says the EU could pause ratifying a US deal until the Trump administration clarifies its tariff policy
Written on February 23, 2026 at 2:11 am, by davin
EU may freeze US trade deal until Trump clarifies tariffs, stoking euro-dollar volatility. EUR/USD initially rose to 1.1830 but sunk near 1.1150. Rising inflation keeps ECB rates higher, complicating growth. – vtmarketsmy.com
USD/JPY dips toward 154.35 in early Asian trading as tariff uncertainty weighs on dollar sentiment
Written on February 23, 2026 at 2:10 am, by davin
USD/JPY dips as tariff uncertainty weakens the dollar. Japan’s inflation cooled, delaying BoJ hikes—then 2026 brought higher CPI and a rate rise, narrowing yields and boosting yen-focused option strategies. – vtmarketsmy.com
Gold climbed near $5,095 in Asia as tariff threats and uncertainty boosted safe-haven demand
Written on February 23, 2026 at 1:10 am, by davin
Gold nears $5,095 as new US tariffs and trade uncertainty boost safe-haven demand. US-Iran talks and PPI loom, raising volatility. Central bank buying supports prices, but breakthroughs could trigger pullbacks. Trading alert. – vtmarketsmy.com
Donald Trump plans to raise global tariffs from 10% to 15% after Supreme Court rejects trade agenda
Written on February 23, 2026 at 12:11 am, by davin
Trump says global tariffs jump to 15% immediately despite Supreme Court setback, shaking markets. Volatility surges, stocks and dollar wobble; commodities fall. Investors rush to gold and Treasuries as yields drop. – vtmarketsmy.com
Statistics New Zealand reports retail sales rose 0.9% quarter on quarter in Q4 2025, beating forecasts and easing from 1.9%
Written on February 23, 2026 at 12:10 am, by davin
New Zealand retail sales beat forecasts at 0.9%, signaling resilient consumers despite slowing growth. Markets barely budged, but it strengthens “higher for longer” RBNZ bets, potentially boosting NZD and volatility ahead. – vtmarketsmy.com
New Zealand’s fourth-quarter retail sales (excluding autos) rose 1.5% quarter on quarter, beating the 1.2% forecast
Written on February 23, 2026 at 12:10 am, by davin
New Zealand retail sales jumped 1.5% in Q4 2025, signaling resilient consumers. That may delay RBNZ rate cuts, lift NZD prospects versus USD and AUD, and prompt hedging ahead. – vtmarketsmy.com
New Zealand’s fourth-quarter retail sales rose 0.9% quarter on quarter, beating analysts’ 0.6% forecast
Written on February 22, 2026 at 11:10 pm, by davin
New Zealand retail sales jumped 0.9% vs 0.6% expected, signaling resilient spending. That likely delays RBNZ rate cuts, supports a stronger NZ dollar, favors higher-for-longer swaps, NZD/AUD longs, and NZX volatility trades. – vtmarketsmy.com
On daily charts, technology is starting to outperform SPY, suggesting momentum may be improving
Written on February 22, 2026 at 9:10 pm, by davin
Tech is quietly beating the market despite CPI shocks, tariff hikes, and wild swings. QQQ is up vs SPY, but volatility and a strong dollar demand smaller trades, smarter spreads. – vtmarketsmy.com
DBS economist Chua Han Teng expects the PBOC to hold the one-year LPR at 3.00% as January data emerges
Written on February 21, 2026 at 7:10 am, by davin
China’s central bank is likely to hold its key rate at 3.00% on Feb 24, prioritizing yuan stability and targeted support over broad cuts—keeping markets calm now, with easing expected late 2026. – vtmarketsmy.com
MUFG analysts say geopolitics, inflation and diverging monetary policy are driving Asian regional currency performance this week
Written on February 21, 2026 at 6:11 am, by davin
Asia’s week hinges on geopolitics, inflation and central bank calls: Korea likely holds rates through 2026, Thailand may cut, China stays steady, and Australia’s CPI could support a hawkish AUD. – vtmarketsmy.com
