Monthly Archives: February 2026
TD Securities strategists expect gold to reach $5,700, boosted by Fed easing, core PCE and currency debasement trends
Written on February 26, 2026 at 5:11 pm, by davin
Gold could surge: TD Securities sees $5,700/oz as easier Fed policy and sticky inflation fuel “currency debasement.” Geopolitics and tariffs support broader commodities; dips may be buying chances. – vtmarketsmy.com
Silver trades cautiously as US-Iran nuclear talks begin in Geneva, with an RSI above 50 supporting gains
Written on February 26, 2026 at 5:10 pm, by davin
Silver hovers near $86 after a 20% surge, pressured by a stronger dollar and Iran talks. RSI/MACD hint upside, while supply deficits and inflation support prices. Watch $86 support, $93–$100 resistance. – vtmarketsmy.com
BNY’s Geoff Yu says UK political uncertainty may briefly jolt gilts and sterling, but doubts it will have lasting effects
Written on February 26, 2026 at 5:10 pm, by davin
UK politics may jolt gilts and sterling, but BNY says weakness runs deeper: soft household demand and a dovish Bank of England. Any GBP rallies could fade; productivity is the wildcard. – vtmarketsmy.com
EUR/GBP rises to around 0.8720, up 0.13%, as UK political uncertainty and BoE easing expectations weigh
Written on February 26, 2026 at 4:11 pm, by davin
EUR/GBP climbs near 0.8720 as UK election jitters and rising BoE cut odds weaken Sterling. Euro stays steadier despite softer inflation. Traders eye calls, spreads, and volatility plays. – vtmarketsmy.com
US index futures set the tone for New York trading: ES holds value, YM slips below control, NQ tests the edge while awaiting pivots
Written on February 26, 2026 at 4:10 pm, by davin
Futures split: S&P and Nasdaq hold value while Dow lags. Watch central pivots for direction. Key risk: PCE inflation. Trades: call spreads on ES breakout, cheap NQ puts, long NQ/short YM. – vtmarketsmy.com
TD Securities expects the dollar to be supported by geopolitics and US data, outperforming the euro and Aussie as G10 shorts build
Written on February 26, 2026 at 3:11 pm, by davin
Iran tensions and strong US data keep the dollar supported near-term, especially versus EUR/AUD as shorts unwind. TD stays bearish into 2026, urging selling rallies and targeting selective EM carry/value trades. – vtmarketsmy.com
EUR/USD hovers near 1.1800 as Lagarde points to easing inflation, while traders await German CPI data
Written on February 26, 2026 at 3:11 pm, by davin
EUR/USD steadied after Lagarde signaled inflation nears 2% and ECB stays data-driven. Markets await German CPI and US jobless claims. Diverging ECB/Fed rates, stronger dollar, and rising volatility reshape trades. – vtmarketsmy.com
Eurozone industrial confidence fell to -7.1 in February, missing forecasts of -6.1
Written on February 26, 2026 at 3:10 pm, by davin
Eurozone industrial confidence missed forecasts at -7.1, signaling manufacturing strain and rising downside risk. Consider hedging with EURO STOXX 50 puts, short EUR, long Bunds, and volatility plays. – vtmarketsmy.com
Eurozone consumer confidence in February met expectations, unchanged at -12.2
Written on February 26, 2026 at 3:10 pm, by davin
Eurozone consumer confidence hit -12.2 in February, matching forecasts. Markets stayed calm, volatility may dip. But ECB and sticky 2.4% inflation could spark a breakout—consider longer-dated index straddles. – vtmarketsmy.com
Eurozone economic sentiment came in at 98.3 in February, missing the 99.8 forecast, reports say
Written on February 26, 2026 at 2:11 pm, by davin
Eurozone sentiment slipped to 98.3 versus 99.8 expected—an early warning for Q1 growth. With inflation still sticky, markets may turn defensive: weaker euro, lower yields, higher volatility. – vtmarketsmy.com
