Monthly Archives: February 2026
The S&P 500 stays range-bound; holding 6,780 supports an April peak and reflects Elliott Wave-driven sentiment cycles
Written on February 18, 2026 at 2:09 am, by davin
S&P 500 is coiling between 6780 support and 6985 resistance. Elliott Wave ending diagonal hints a final push to 7120–7190 unless 6780/6521 break. Low VIX makes breakout options attractive. – vtmarketsmy.com
USD/JPY wavers near 153.40 as the yen strengthens on BoJ hike bets and the dollar steadies on the Fed outlook
Written on February 18, 2026 at 1:09 am, by davin
USD/JPY steadied near 153.40 as the dollar struggled and yen gained on BOJ hike bets. But policy diverged: pair now 168.50. Elevated volatility favors straddles, while carry trades remain attractive. – vtmarketsmy.com
At the US 52-week bill auction, the yield slips to 3.345% from 3.39% previously
Written on February 18, 2026 at 1:09 am, by davin
Treasury’s 52-week bill yield slipped to 3.345%, hinting at stronger Fed rate-cut bets. Cooling inflation and jobs boost bullish tech trades, weaker dollar plays, and strategies targeting lower volatility. – vtmarketsmy.com
WTI crude slips to about $62.50, down 1.80%, amid US-Iran talks and OPEC+ rumours
Written on February 18, 2026 at 1:09 am, by davin
Oil slides as traders watch Iran talks and Hormuz risks: WTI near $62.50, down 1.8%. OPEC+ supply hikes may return, but sanctions and limits temper output, keeping prices range-bound. – vtmarketsmy.com
After the holiday, investors sold tech as AI disruption fears and looming FOMC minutes pushed the Dow down 120 points
Written on February 18, 2026 at 1:09 am, by davin
Stocks slid as tech dragged indexes lower, while Treasury yields hit two-month lows. Big deals stirred volatility. With key Fed and inflation data ahead, traders eye hedges and options plays. – vtmarketsmy.com
RBC’s Nathan Janzen says softer January Canadian CPI gives the BoC more room to ease
Written on February 18, 2026 at 12:09 am, by davin
Canada inflation is cooling fast: CPI hit 2.3% and core dipped to 2.5%. That gives the Bank of Canada room to cut rates, potentially boosting bonds, stocks, and weakening the loonie. – vtmarketsmy.com
New Zealand’s GDT price index growth slowed to 3.6%, down from 6.7%
Written on February 18, 2026 at 12:09 am, by davin
Dairy prices are still rising, but the rally is fading: New Zealand’s GDT index slowed to 3.6% from 6.7%. Weaker demand, especially China, could hit NZD and favor bearish NZD/USD options. – vtmarketsmy.com
With the US dollar firmer, USD/CHF trades around 0.7729 as the Swiss franc softens near weekly highs
Written on February 18, 2026 at 12:09 am, by davin
USD/CHF is climbing as US data stays strong, pushing Fed cuts further out. A calmer geopolitical backdrop weakens franc demand. With SNB steady, widening US yields favor dollar upside. – vtmarketsmy.com
Sterling fell nearly 100 pips after UK unemployment hit a decade high, pushing GBP/USD lower
Written on February 18, 2026 at 12:08 am, by davin
Sterling slumps as UK jobs weaken and unemployment rises, reviving 2025-style fears. With sticky inflation blocking BoE cuts and dollar strength growing, traders eye volatility plays and protective puts. – vtmarketsmy.com
Sterling falls nearly 100 pips against the dollar after UK unemployment hits a 10-year high
Written on February 17, 2026 at 11:09 pm, by davin
GBP/USD slid nearly 100 pips after weak UK jobs data lifted unemployment to 5.2%, boosting BoE cut bets. Now, unemployment is lower but inflation sticky, keeping cuts unlikely and USD supported. – vtmarketsmy.com
