Monthly Archives: February 2026
Elliott’s activist stake lifts Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings 12%, challenging year-long resistance
Written on February 19, 2026 at 2:11 am, by davin
Elliott’s 10%+ stake sparked a 12% NCLH surge on triple volume, pushing shares toward stubborn $25 resistance. With March 2 earnings, traders eye calls, spreads, volatility plays. – vtmarketsmy.com
Since late last month’s earnings, Tesla’s head-and-shoulders pattern triggered an 11.5% drop, followed by a 12.7% rebound
Written on February 19, 2026 at 2:11 am, by davin
Tesla whipsawed after earnings as a head-and-shoulders pattern hints at a possible drop toward $276. With deliveries missing estimates, traders eye puts or call spreads—always managing risk. – vtmarketsmy.com
Following a firmer USD after the FOMC minutes, attention shifts to reports of a possible early ECB departure for Lagarde
Written on February 19, 2026 at 2:11 am, by davin
Lagarde may exit the ECB early, boosting euro uncertainty as the Fed stays flexible. Dollar strength pressures majors, gold wobbles near $4,980, and Friday’s Core PCE could trigger big moves. – vtmarketsmy.com
Taborsky says EUR/HUF is near two-year lows and the forint is at highs, despite expected NBH rate cuts ahead
Written on February 19, 2026 at 2:11 am, by davin
EUR/HUF nears two-year lows as the forint hits highs before NBH rate cuts. Risk-on flows and carry once helped, but aggressive 2025 easing flattened forwards, limiting further forint strength. – vtmarketsmy.com
Rabobank says Japan’s trade scheme supports US investment projects, shifting partner capital into energy assets beyond markets
Written on February 19, 2026 at 1:11 am, by davin
Washington is steering foreign money into US “real assets.” Japan-backed LNG, oil, and diamond projects signal targeted investing, while a US–Argentina pact pressures EU–Mercosur—and traders may chase sector plays, hedges. – vtmarketsmy.com
Gold steadies near $5,000 as traders await Fed minutes, after rebounding from Tuesday’s 2% drop
Written on February 19, 2026 at 1:11 am, by davin
Gold rebounds near $5,000 as traders await Fed minutes and key inflation/GDP data. With sticky inflation and policy uncertainty, watch $5,250 breakout or $4,850 support—options strategies target volatility. – vtmarketsmy.com
Cautious investors push AUD/USD near 0.7060 as a stronger US dollar awaits FOMC minutes and Australian jobs data
Written on February 19, 2026 at 1:11 am, by davin
AUD/USD slips as traders await Fed minutes and Australia jobs data. A cautious Fed and softer Australian labor outlook could boost USD, pressure AUD, and make puts or straddles appealing. – vtmarketsmy.com
USD/JPY trades near 154.48 as volatility eases, the yen weakens, and US dollar demand improves
Written on February 19, 2026 at 1:10 am, by davin
USD/JPY jumped to 154.48 as a stronger dollar and softer yen met low volatility. Resistance sits near 155; support 151. Options traders eye premium selling now, or long-dated straddles. – vtmarketsmy.com
Commerzbank’s Tatha Ghose says Polish markets are pricing less than 25bps of easing despite signals of a March cut, with the zloty lagging
Written on February 19, 2026 at 12:11 am, by davin
Markets now price under a 25bp NBP cut, but policymakers hint March easing as inflation cools and growth slows—signaling more cuts, a lower terminal rate, and likely zloty weakness. – vtmarketsmy.com
WTI crude rose as US-Iran nuclear talks unsettled markets and fuelled fears of a Strait of Hormuz closure
Written on February 19, 2026 at 12:11 am, by davin
Oil is back in focus: US-Iran nuclear talks show progress, but Hormuz threats, shifting US inventories, and OPEC+ moves drive volatility. WTI’s uptrend strengthens, prompting bullish trades with hedges. – vtmarketsmy.com
