Monthly Archives: February 2026
FXStreet-compiled data shows gold prices in the Philippines fell during Friday’s trading session
Written on February 20, 2026 at 8:11 am, by davin
Gold prices in the Philippines dipped Friday: PHP 9,329.38/gram and PHP 108,816/tola. FXStreet converts global gold via USD/PHP. Outlook: weak dollar, Fed pivot hopes, and central-bank buying may lift gold. – vtmarketsmy.com
India’s HSBC composite PMI eased slightly to 59.3 in February, from 59.4 previously
Written on February 20, 2026 at 8:11 am, by davin
India’s HSBC Composite PMI slipped to 59.3 in February, hinting growth may be peaking. With inflation at 5.8%, RBI stays hawkish; traders eye higher volatility, straddles, and put-hedges. – vtmarketsmy.com
India’s HSBC Services PMI eased to 58.4 in February, slightly down from 58.5 previously
Written on February 20, 2026 at 8:10 am, by davin
India’s Services PMI slipped to 58.4, still signaling strong expansion. That slight cooling may reduce RBI rate-hike odds, support NIFTY dips as buys, and nudge USD/INR toward 84.00. – vtmarketsmy.com
After a dovish RBNZ hold, NZD/USD slips toward 0.5960 in Asia as attention turns to US data
Written on February 20, 2026 at 7:11 am, by davin
Kiwi sliding: NZD/USD dips near 0.5950 after a dovish RBNZ hold, while a hawkish Fed and strong US data support the dollar. Watch US GDP/PCE and 0.5950 support. – vtmarketsmy.com
XAG/USD trades sideways below the mid-$78s; after two days of gains, silver’s upside outlook remains positive
Written on February 20, 2026 at 7:11 am, by davin
Silver is consolidating near $78 after a two-day rally and trend-channel breakout. Mixed indicators, strong industrial/solar demand, and Fed rate-hike fears clash—creating cheap options setups (calls, straddles, protective puts). – vtmarketsmy.com
WTI slips to around $66.40 after two sessions of gains, backing off six-month highs in Asian trading
Written on February 20, 2026 at 7:11 am, by davin
Oil slipped to $66.40 after a six‑month high as US‑Iran tensions raise supply fears. But March 2026 signals weakening demand, rising inventories, and limited upside—setting traders up for sideways or lower prices. – vtmarketsmy.com
EUR/USD holds near 1.1770 above 1.1750 as US data and Eurozone PMIs near, while ECB speculation caps gains
Written on February 20, 2026 at 7:10 am, by davin
EUR/USD hovers near 1.1770, but a breakout may be brewing: ECB leadership rumors cap the euro while hawkish Fed signals lift the dollar. Rising options volatility flags big moves ahead. – vtmarketsmy.com
Japan Statistics Bureau reports January national CPI up 1.5% year on year, easing from 2.1%, with core inflation expected
Written on February 20, 2026 at 6:11 am, by davin
Japan’s inflation is cooling fast: headline CPI fell to 1.5% and core hit 2.0%. That eases BOJ hike pressure, keeping USD/JPY near 155 and boosting appeal of cheap call options. – vtmarketsmy.com
Japan’s annual CPI eased to 1.5% in January, down from 2.1% previously
Written on February 20, 2026 at 6:11 am, by davin
Japan’s inflation cooled to 1.5%, below the BOJ’s 2% target—hook: this likely keeps rates ultra-low, weakening the yen, boosting Nikkei exporters, and anchoring JGB yields. – vtmarketsmy.com
Japan’s core CPI, excluding fresh food, rose 2% year on year in January, matching expectations
Written on February 20, 2026 at 6:10 am, by davin
Japan’s core inflation hit 2% in January, meeting forecasts and boosting expectations the BoJ ends negative rates soon. Yen could strengthen, JGB yields rise, Nikkei face pressure—volatility returns. – vtmarketsmy.com
