Monthly Archives: February 2026
USD/JPY climbs past 153.50 as Japan’s fiscal worries outweigh BoJ rate-hike expectations, drawing in fresh buyers
Written on February 18, 2026 at 9:09 am, by davin
USD/JPY climbed amid weak Japan GDP, policy uncertainty under PM Takaichi, and firmer risk sentiment. IMF urges rate hikes. Fed-cut bets and intervention risks drive volatility; options hedges suggested. – vtmarketsmy.com
Gold prices in Malaysia rose, according to compiled market data sources.
Written on February 18, 2026 at 9:09 am, by davin
Gold jumped in Malaysia: 618.23 MYR/gram and 7,210.90 MYR/tola. FXStreet converts global rates via USD/MYR. Rate-cut bets, weaker dollar, and central-bank buying support upside for traders. – vtmarketsmy.com
Silver rises toward $74.75 amid US–Iran tensions, rebounding on safe-haven demand ahead of FOMC minutes
Written on February 18, 2026 at 8:09 am, by davin
Silver jumped near $74.75 as US-Iran tensions fueled safe-haven demand, while Fed signals capped upside. Now volatility and prices have cooled; traders eye income strategies as industrial demand stays strong. – vtmarketsmy.com
NVIDIA’s price was constrained in a rising parallel channel for months, then shifted after late-week trading moves
Written on February 18, 2026 at 8:09 am, by davin
NVIDIA broke below a yearlong rising channel again, turning $189.95 into key resistance. Watch supports at $169.56 and $153.13. Options traders favor puts, spreads, or volatility plays pre-earnings. – vtmarketsmy.com
Traders await FOMC minutes as EUR/USD holds below the mid-1.1800s after rebounding from 1.1800 lows
Written on February 18, 2026 at 8:09 am, by davin
EUR/USD is stuck near 1.0820 as traders await Fed minutes. US resilience delays Fed cuts, boosting dollar-bull hedges. Euro weakness fuels ECB-cut bets. Low volatility may break soon. – vtmarketsmy.com
Australia’s Westpac Leading Index fell 0.1% month on month, down from 0.08% in January
Written on February 18, 2026 at 8:08 am, by davin
Australia’s Westpac Leading Index just turned negative (-0.1%), flashing a slowdown ahead. Prepare for softer stocks, weaker AUD, bond rallies, and rising volatility—hedge with ASX puts and VIX calls. – vtmarketsmy.com
Dividend Adjustment Notice – Feb 18 ,2026
Written on February 18, 2026 at 7:54 am, by anakin
Dear Client, Please note that the dividends of the following products will be adjusted accordingly. Index dividends will be executed separately through a balance statement directly to your trading account, and the comment will be in the following format “Div & Product Name & Net Volume”. Please refer to the table below for more details: Continue Reading
NAB’s Australian business confidence fell to -0.1 quarter-on-quarter, down from 2 in Q4
Written on February 18, 2026 at 7:09 am, by davin
NAB says business confidence slipped from 2 to -0.1 in Q4 2025, a bearish turn. Cooling inflation lifts rate-cut odds, pressuring AUD and ASX—making put options and hedges timely. – vtmarketsmy.com
During Asian trading, USD/CAD hovered near 1.3645 as softer CPI and lower oil prices weakened the Canadian dollar
Written on February 18, 2026 at 7:09 am, by davin
USD/CAD jumped to 1.3645 as softer Canadian inflation and falling oil hurt the loonie. But sticky 2026 CPI and strong crude now support CAD, suggesting USD/CAD could drift toward 1.3500. – vtmarketsmy.com
After the RBNZ holds rates steady, NZD/USD attracts sellers and retreats toward 0.6000 again
Written on February 18, 2026 at 7:09 am, by davin
NZD/USD slips after RBNZ holds rates at 2.25%, nearing key 0.6000 support. Inflation cools, policy stays accommodative. Markets await Breman’s hints; subdued USD, rising volatility fuel breakout bets. – vtmarketsmy.com
