Monthly Archives: February 2026
Commerzbank says Japan’s investments support the dollar as EUR/USD trades in a 1.18–1.19 range ahead of Fed minutes
Written on February 18, 2026 at 2:09 pm, by davin
EUR/USD stays stuck near 1.18–1.19, but a catalyst looms: Fed minutes. Japan’s $36B first tranche toward $550B boosts dollar demand, reinforced by hot 3.3% CPI and delayed rate cuts. – vtmarketsmy.com
ING’s commodities team says gold rebounded above $4,900/oz; earlier dips amid a strong dollar and risk-off sentiment were corrective
Written on February 18, 2026 at 2:09 pm, by davin
Gold bounced above $4,900 after a holiday-thinned Asia selloff magnified dollar-driven risk aversion. Dip buyers returned, seeing a correction, not a downtrend, as macro uncertainty fuels bullish options strategies. – vtmarketsmy.com
South Africa’s monthly consumer price index held steady at 0.2% in January compared with the prior month
Written on February 18, 2026 at 1:09 pm, by davin
South Africa’s inflation stayed calm: CPI rose 0.2% in January, keeping annual inflation at 5.1%. That eases SARB hike fears, supports rand stability, and may lower volatility for range trades. – vtmarketsmy.com
South Africa’s annual CPI eased to 3.5% from 3.6% in January, signalling a slight drop in inflation
Written on February 18, 2026 at 1:09 pm, by davin
South Africa’s inflation cooled to 3.5%, boosting hopes for a SARB rate cut. That could weaken the rand toward R19.20, lift local stocks, and lower volatility—creating option-trading opportunities. – vtmarketsmy.com
AUD/USD retreats ahead of FOMC minutes and Australian jobs data, failing to build on Thursday’s rebound
Written on February 18, 2026 at 1:09 pm, by davin
AUD/USD slips after a brief rebound as USD firms. Dovish Fed hopes clash with hawkish RBA, boosting Aussie carry. Iran-talk optimism lifts risk. Watch FOMC minutes, PCE, jobs for volatility. – vtmarketsmy.com
Forecasts were met as France’s EU-harmonised monthly CPI fell 0.4% in January
Written on February 18, 2026 at 1:09 pm, by davin
France’s CPI fell 0.4% in January, confirming fading Eurozone inflation. That ramps up pressure on the ECB to cut rates, potentially weakening the euro and boosting hedging demand. – vtmarketsmy.com
TFI International reported $1.91bn in Q4 revenue, down 7.8% year on year, as EPS slipped to $1.09
Written on February 18, 2026 at 12:09 pm, by davin
TFI’s revenue fell 7.8%, but EPS smashed estimates by 28% on tight cost control. LTL efficiency and tonnage surprised higher, hinting freight may stabilize—fueling bullish, risk-managed options setups. – vtmarketsmy.com
Following the UK CPI release, sterling edges higher, keeping EUR/GBP below 0.8750 near 0.8735 in European trading
Written on February 18, 2026 at 12:09 pm, by davin
EUR/GBP slips near 0.8735 as UK inflation cools to 3.0%, lifting the Pound. Next big test: Friday’s UK retail sales and Eurozone PMI. Traders eye volatility plays. – vtmarketsmy.com
Sterling fluctuates near 1.3560 against the dollar in Europe after UK January CPI cools as expected
Written on February 18, 2026 at 12:09 pm, by davin
Pound Sterling whipsawed near 1.3560 after UK inflation cooled to 3%, boosting BoE rate-cut bets. With US data and Fed minutes ahead, volatility may persist—and GBP/USD downside grows. – vtmarketsmy.com
Dovish RBNZ pushes NZD/USD below 0.6000 to a two-week low as markets await FOMC minutes
Written on February 18, 2026 at 12:09 pm, by davin
Kiwi tumbles: NZD/USD slips below 0.6000 after RBNZ turns dovish, pushing rate-hike hopes to 2026. Weak data and bearish technicals signal more downside; FOMC minutes may spark volatility. – vtmarketsmy.com
