Monthly Archives: February 2026
Deutsche Bank says political risk dims the euro’s outlook as Italian and French yields fall and Bunds stay unchanged
Written on February 26, 2026 at 12:10 pm, by davin
Eurozone bond spreads tighten as French and Italian yields hit multi-month lows, calming political fears. But UK by-election risk lifts hedging demand, boosting EUR/GBP volatility and raising downside risks for EUR/USD. – vtmarketsmy.com
Hawkish BoJ expectations keep the yen firm despite trimming early gains to 156 per dollar, up 0.2%
Written on February 26, 2026 at 11:11 am, by davin
Yen pares gains but stays stronger near 156 per dollar as Ueda hints at more BoJ rate hikes. Wide US-Japan yield gap still favors USD—until sudden tightening headlines spark volatility. – vtmarketsmy.com
Deutsche Bank says improved risk appetite and less dovish rate expectations are supporting the US Dollar Index
Written on February 26, 2026 at 11:11 am, by davin
Fed cut hopes are fading fast—jobs stayed strong and inflation sticky. Markets repriced: June-cut odds sank near 35%, Treasury yields jumped, and a stronger US dollar gained support. – vtmarketsmy.com
Turkey’s trade deficit narrowed to $8.38B from $9.3B in January, reflecting improved external balances
Written on February 26, 2026 at 11:10 am, by davin
Turkey’s January trade deficit shrank to $8.38B, hinting the Lira’s comeback is gaining traction. With inflation easing, rates steady, and inflows rising, traders may favor bullish TRY, BIST, and short-volatility options. – vtmarketsmy.com
Turkey’s economic confidence index rose to 100.7 from 99.4 in January, indicating improved sentiment
Written on February 26, 2026 at 11:10 am, by davin
Turkey’s Economic Confidence Index hit 100.7 in January, signaling renewed optimism. With a stronger BIST 100, steadier lira, falling inflation, and steady rates, traders eye bullish and volatility-selling strategies. – vtmarketsmy.com
USD/CAD eases amid uncertain US policy and tariff worries, while the Canadian dollar holds above 1.3650
Written on February 26, 2026 at 10:12 am, by davin
USD/CAD slips near 1.3670 as the US dollar weakens on tariff uncertainty. Oil and inflation keep CAD supported. Watch GDP and PPI Friday. Options: consider straddles/strangles, or sell calls above 1.3800. – vtmarketsmy.com
Sterling stays firm despite BoE cut expectations, with GBP/USD near 1.3560 as US policy uncertainty weakens the dollar
Written on February 26, 2026 at 10:12 am, by davin
GBP/USD holds near 1.3560 as dollar weakness from US policy uncertainty lifts Sterling. But BoE rate-cut bets for March (70%+) and past easing cycles hint downside—traders eye puts and rising shorts. – vtmarketsmy.com
In early European trade, GBP/JPY slips to 211.30 as Ueda signals possible BoJ rate hikes soon
Written on February 26, 2026 at 10:11 am, by davin
GBP/JPY dipped to 211.30 on BoJ hike hints. But politics and soft inflation may limit yen strength, while UK cuts pause. Expect choppy pullbacks, then upward trend—options may benefit. – vtmarketsmy.com
EUR/GBP trades near 0.8715 as UK political uncertainty weighs on sterling; markets await Lagarde’s ECB speech
Written on February 26, 2026 at 10:11 am, by davin
EUR/GBP jumped above 0.8700 on UK political risk, then drifted toward 0.8650 as rate-cut expectations flipped. With inflation diverging, March central bank meetings may spark volatility—options straddles could pay. – vtmarketsmy.com
Data compiled by FXStreet shows gold prices in Pakistan rose today
Written on February 26, 2026 at 9:11 am, by davin
Gold is climbing in Pakistan: PKR 46,482/gram and PKR 542,159/tola. FXStreet converts global prices via USD/PKR. Inflation, central-bank buying, geopolitics, and a softer dollar could fuel more volatility. – vtmarketsmy.com
