Monthly Archives: February 2026
During Asian trading, USD/CAD slips toward 1.3695 as rising crude prices boost the Canadian dollar
Written on February 19, 2026 at 7:11 am, by davin
USD/CAD dipped near 1.3695 as oil tensions boosted Canada’s currency, but softer Canadian inflation fuels BoC cuts. Fed stays hawkish; US data ahead may stir moves. Options strategies target rangebound trading. – vtmarketsmy.com
Australia’s part-time employment fell by 32.7K from a 10.4K increase, signalling a downturn in hiring trends
Written on February 19, 2026 at 7:10 am, by davin
Australia’s part-time jobs plunged 32.7K in January, a 43.1K swing—raising red flags. Expect a dovish RBA, weaker AUD/USD, lower yields, and higher ASX 200 volatility. – vtmarketsmy.com
Australia’s participation rate hit 66.7%, falling short of the 66.8% forecast in January’s labour market report
Written on February 19, 2026 at 7:10 am, by davin
Australia’s participation rate dipped to 66.7%, hinting at a cooling labour market. That eases wage inflation fears, turns the RBA more dovish, pressures AUD, boosts volatility, and shifts focus to CPI. – vtmarketsmy.com
Nasdaq Recovers As Technology Strength Bolsters Asian Markets
Written on February 19, 2026 at 6:14 am, by ahmad
Asian equities moved higher following a firm rebound in US technology shares, while encouraging US economic figures provided additional support to Wall Street. The Nasdaq 100 advanced by 0.8%, with the S&P 500 adding 0.6%, helping to steady market sentiment after recent swings linked to concerns over artificial intelligence-driven earnings disruption. The MSCI Asia Pacific Continue Reading
In January, Australia’s full-time employment eased to 50.5K from 54.8K in the previous month
Written on February 19, 2026 at 6:11 am, by davin
Australia added 50.5K full-time jobs in January, down from 54.8K—hinting the labour market is cooling. That could ease RBA hike pressure, weaken the AUD, and lift bond and volatility trades. – vtmarketsmy.com
Australia’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate fell to 4.1% in January, beating forecasts of 4.2%
Written on February 19, 2026 at 6:11 am, by davin
Australia’s unemployment hit 4.1% in January, beating forecasts. That strength could delay RBA rate cuts, lift yields, support the Aussie dollar, and pressure stocks—prompting traders to hedge. – vtmarketsmy.com
EUR/USD slips to around 1.1785 as hawkish Fed minutes lift the dollar and boost rate-hike expectations
Written on February 19, 2026 at 6:11 am, by davin
EUR/USD slid under 1.1800 as hawkish Fed minutes boosted the dollar. Lagarde exit rumors add uncertainty. With Fed pausing and ECB staying tougher, divergence may lift EUR; watch Eurozone PMI. – vtmarketsmy.com
Foreign investors bought ¥1B of Japanese shares, down sharply from ¥543.2B previously
Written on February 19, 2026 at 6:10 am, by davin
Foreign buying of Japanese stocks plunged to ¥1 billion from ¥543.2 billion, hinting a Nikkei peak. Hot inflation, stronger yen, and BOJ hike fears may spark volatility and correction risk. – vtmarketsmy.com
Japan’s machinery orders jumped 19.1% month on month in December, far exceeding the 4.5% forecast
Written on February 19, 2026 at 5:11 am, by davin
Japan’s December machinery orders jumped 19.1% versus 4.5% expected—hinting at a capex boom. That could boost Japanese stocks, strengthen the yen on BoJ hike bets, and raise volatility. – vtmarketsmy.com
In December, Japan’s machinery orders rose 16.8% year-on-year, beating the 3.9% forecast
Written on February 19, 2026 at 5:11 am, by davin
Japan’s machinery orders surged 16.8% in December, smashing forecasts. It signals stronger growth, boosts the Nikkei rally, raises BOJ tightening odds, supports a stronger yen, and pressures bonds. – vtmarketsmy.com
