Monthly Archives: February 2026
Australia’s private sector credit rose 0.5% in January, missing the 0.7% month-on-month forecast
Written on February 27, 2026 at 6:10 am, by davin
Australia’s credit growth just missed forecasts—0.5% vs 0.7%—hinting loan demand is cooling fast. That boosts rate-cut bets, weakens the Aussie dollar, and could spark ASX volatility. – vtmarketsmy.com
During early Asian trading, EUR/USD hovered near 1.1800 as soft Eurozone inflation offset uncertainty over US tariffs
Written on February 27, 2026 at 6:10 am, by davin
EUR/USD hovers near 1.1800 as soft Eurozone inflation clashes with US tariff chaos. Trump’s 15% levy fueled US inflation, ECB turned dovish. Now near 1.1250, shifting data hints rebound. – vtmarketsmy.com
VT Markets Brings Global Football Aspirations to Vietnamese Youths
Written on February 27, 2026 at 5:54 am, by anakin
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam – 26 February 2026 – VT Markets has successfully completed a community initiative in Vietnam, donating 100 official Newcastle United Football Club (NUFC) footballs to local youth groups in partnership with a youth-focused non-profit organisation named Liên Đoàn Hướng Đạo Nguyễn Trãi. The initiative reflects the company’s expanding commitment to community developmentContinue Reading
Bob Savage says USD/SGD, the weakest recent non-carry, has seen easing outflows lately, hinting at a momentum reversal
Written on February 27, 2026 at 5:11 am, by davin
USD/SGD sank hardest in February, with heavy SGD buying now fading. Watch for a month-end unwind and hotter US inflation boosting USD. Short-dated USD/SGD calls offer limited-risk upside. – vtmarketsmy.com
Japan’s Statistics Bureau reports Tokyo’s February CPI inflation rose to 1.6% year on year, up from 1.5% previously
Written on February 27, 2026 at 5:11 am, by davin
Tokyo inflation in February ticked up to 1.6%, nudging USD/JPY lower. With Japan inflation firming and wages surging, traders now brace for more BoJ hikes and sharper yen volatility. – vtmarketsmy.com
Tokyo CPI excluding fresh food rose 1.8% year on year in February, beating the 1.7% forecast
Written on February 27, 2026 at 5:11 am, by davin
Tokyo’s core inflation hit 1.8% in February, beating forecasts. It brings Japan closer to 2%, boosting March BoJ hike odds—stronger yen, higher JGB yields, and Nikkei hedging chances. – vtmarketsmy.com
Tokyo’s annual CPI in Japan, excluding food and energy, eased to 1.8% from 2% previously
Written on February 27, 2026 at 5:11 am, by davin
Tokyo’s core-core CPI fell to 1.8%, below the BOJ’s 2% target, dimming near-term hike bets. Expect yen weakness, equity and bond support—watch shunto wage talks next. – vtmarketsmy.com
Tokyo’s year-on-year consumer price inflation rose to 1.6% in Japan, slightly above the previous 1.5% reading.
Written on February 27, 2026 at 5:10 am, by davin
Tokyo inflation just surprised higher: February CPI hit 1.6% vs 1.5%, boosting April BoJ hike odds. Expect a stronger yen, steeper yields, equity pressure, and rising volatility—trade accordingly. – vtmarketsmy.com
Gold rises toward $5,195 amid tariff uncertainty and safe-haven demand, as traders await US PPI data
Written on February 27, 2026 at 5:10 am, by davin
Gold nears $5,200 as tariff fears lift safe-haven demand, with US PPI looming. Iran talks cap gains. High rates keep gold range-bound; traders eye options, $5,300 resistance and $5,000 support. – vtmarketsmy.com
Rabobank’s Michael Every says rising US–Iran tensions could reshape oil supply expectations and broader commodity markets
Written on February 26, 2026 at 5:11 pm, by davin
US–Iran tensions could spark an oil supply shock and supply-chain chaos. Rabobank warns escalation is hard to reverse. Traders eye Brent calls, VIX hedges, and shipping plays, despite Saudi spare capacity. – vtmarketsmy.com
