Monthly Archives: February 2026
TD Securities says the US yield curve flattened on profit-taking as investors awaited data, FOMC minutes and a cautious Fed
Written on February 18, 2026 at 4:11 pm, by davin
Treasury yields flattened as traders took profits and Fed officials stayed cautious on inflation. Now all eyes are on Wednesday’s data and FOMC minutes, shaping rate-cut timing and curve strategies. – vtmarketsmy.com
EUR/USD hovers near lows as reports suggest ECB’s Lagarde may step down early, weighing on the euro
Written on February 18, 2026 at 4:11 pm, by davin
EUR/USD stays under pressure as Lagarde exit rumors and Fed minutes loom. Wide US–Euro rate gaps favor the dollar; key GDP, PCE, inflation and jobs data could trigger volatility. – vtmarketsmy.com
The dollar remains stronger against the yen, trading near 154.00 as markets await the Federal Reserve minutes
Written on February 18, 2026 at 4:11 pm, by davin
USD/JPY is stuck near 153–154, but Fed minutes could spark a breakout. Softer US data hints rate cuts; Japan’s weak GDP boosts stimulus. Volatility trades rise. Trend may reverse. – vtmarketsmy.com
MUFG’s Derek Halpenny says UK CPI beat January forecasts; services and core rose, but overall disinflation continues
Written on February 18, 2026 at 4:10 pm, by davin
UK inflation surprised higher, led by stubborn services prices, muddying March’s Bank of England rate-cut call. With growth weak and volatility cheap, traders may eye GBP/USD straddles. – vtmarketsmy.com
GBP/USD holds near 1.3570 during European trading as sterling rises after the January UK CPI release near 1.3580
Written on February 18, 2026 at 3:09 pm, by davin
GBP/USD hovered near 1.3570 after a triangle breakdown as UK inflation cooled. Markets priced BoE cuts, keeping pressure on sterling. Low volatility makes puts, straddles, or put spreads attractive. – vtmarketsmy.com
AUD/USD hovers near 0.7075 and eyes a move above 0.7150 as traders await the FOMC minutes and jobs data
Written on February 18, 2026 at 3:09 pm, by davin
AUD/USD stalls as traders await Fed minutes and Australia jobs data. Technicals show key support near 0.7000, resistance 0.7150. Now, 2026 context is bearish: consider puts, sell calls. – vtmarketsmy.com
Amid geopolitical and macro headlines, investors may overlook earnings as key drivers of equity markets this week
Written on February 18, 2026 at 3:09 pm, by davin
451 earnings hit in three days, risking big sentiment swings. Watch HSBC for credit stress, Walmart for consumer demand, Alibaba for China weakness. Key levels guide trades; cheap options hedge volatility. – vtmarketsmy.com
Turner says EUR/USD is rangebound as reports hint Lagarde may leave early, with successors watched closely
Written on February 18, 2026 at 3:09 pm, by davin
Lagarde may exit the ECB early, raising succession uncertainty ahead of France’s election. EUR/USD may stay rangebound short-term, but rising volatility points to options plays like straddles for breakouts. – vtmarketsmy.com
UK DCLG house prices rose 2.4% year on year in December, beating the 1.8% forecast
Written on February 18, 2026 at 2:09 pm, by davin
UK house prices jumped 2.4% in December, beating forecasts. That surprise “hot” housing data strengthens the case for higher UK rates, supporting GBP, boosting UK stocks, and delaying Bank of England cuts. – vtmarketsmy.com
Data show XAG/USD rising to $75.90 per ounce, up 3.56% from $73.29
Written on February 18, 2026 at 2:09 pm, by davin
Silver just surged 3.6% to $75.90, lifting 2026 gains to 6.8%. Falling gold/silver ratio signals outperformance, fueled by solar demand, dovish rate hopes, weaker dollar—bullish dip-buying. – vtmarketsmy.com
