Monthly Archives: February 2026
Traders watch FOMC minutes as the Dollar Index holds above 97.00 near 97.20 in Europe
Written on February 17, 2026 at 1:09 pm, by davin
DXY stays near 97.20 as traders await Fed minutes, GDP and PCE. Markets price mid-year cuts, but strong jobs and sticky inflation keep dollar firm—setting up volatile options opportunities. – vtmarketsmy.com
Deutsche Bank’s Raja says weak UK labour market supports BoE rate cuts as slack rises and unemployment climbs
Written on February 17, 2026 at 1:09 pm, by davin
UK jobs market is cracking: payrolls down five months, unemployment 5.2% and redundancies high. Rising slack may trigger BoE cuts by summer—boosting SONIA, weakening GBP, lifting equities, increasing volatility. – vtmarketsmy.com
BNP Paribas expects 2026 eurozone growth of 1.6%, helped by Germany’s stimulus and defence spending, with inflation below 2%
Written on February 17, 2026 at 1:09 pm, by davin
Europe may surprise in 2026: BNP Paribas sees Eurozone growth at 1.6%, inflation below 2%, and ECB hikes delayed to 2027—supporting a stronger euro, weaker dollar, and EUR/GBP near 1.20. – vtmarketsmy.com
GBP/JPY falls 0.85% to around 207.50 after weaker UK jobs data sparks heavy selling pressure
Written on February 17, 2026 at 12:09 pm, by davin
GBP/JPY slid 0.85% near 207.50 as UK jobs data weakened: unemployment hit 5.2%, wage growth cooled, boosting BoE cut bets. Yen stayed firm; traders eye puts ahead CPI. – vtmarketsmy.com
WTI trades above $63 as markets calm, with traders watching US-Iran talks and rangebound prices
Written on February 17, 2026 at 12:09 pm, by davin
Oil prices dip quietly as US–Iran talks and OPEC+ output plans loom—but today’s bigger hook is elevated volatility and Hormuz risk, with demand outpacing supply, making options strategies attractive. – vtmarketsmy.com
Danske now expects the Fed to cut rates in June and September and hold them at 3.00–3.25% through 2026–2027
Written on February 17, 2026 at 12:09 pm, by davin
Hot jobs data just pushed Fed cuts back: Danske now sees two 25bp moves in June and September, not March. Expect stronger dollar, repriced front-end rates, and choppier equity hedging. – vtmarketsmy.com
FXStreet data shows Malaysia’s gold price is falling today after Tuesday’s figures were corrected
Written on February 17, 2026 at 12:09 pm, by davin
Gold is sliding in Malaysia: MYR 615.69/gram (down from 625.81). A stronger US dollar and higher-rate outlook pressure prices; slowing central bank buying adds risk—traders eye hedges or rebound setups. – vtmarketsmy.com
Sterling fell below 1.3600 against the dollar, hitting 1.3570 after disappointing UK labour figures came out
Written on February 17, 2026 at 11:09 am, by davin
GBP/USD slid below 1.3600 to 1.3570 after weak UK jobs data: unemployment hit 5.2% and wage growth slowed. Rate-cut bets for March surged above 80%, boosting bearish option ideas. – vtmarketsmy.com
EUR/GBP rises towards 0.8725 after weak UK jobs data weakens sterling and boosts rate-cut bets
Written on February 17, 2026 at 11:09 am, by davin
UK jobs weakened, pushing EUR/GBP to 0.8725 as markets price an 85% chance of a March BoE cut. Germany CPI steady. Break 0.8740 targets 0.8800; options suggested. – vtmarketsmy.com
Magna International beat forecasts in Q4 2025 with adjusted EPS of $2.18, up from $1.69, and raised its dividend
Written on February 17, 2026 at 11:09 am, by davin
Magna crushed Q4 expectations: EPS $2.18, sales $10.85B, and raised its dividend. With volatility likely dropping post-earnings, 2026 EPS guidance $6.25–$7.25 makes calls/spreads compelling. – vtmarketsmy.com
