Monthly Archives: February 2026
Compiled data shows gold prices in Pakistan declined today, with losses recorded as market figures indicate a fall.
Written on February 17, 2026 at 8:10 am, by davin
Gold dipped in Pakistan Tuesday: PKR 44,566.92/gram and PKR 519,826.10/tola. Yet global uncertainty, massive central-bank buying, and a Fed pause could reignite safe-haven demand and volatility soon. – vtmarketsmy.com
Traders keep NZD/USD near 0.6030 and below 0.6050, expecting the RBNZ to hold rates unchanged
Written on February 17, 2026 at 8:09 am, by davin
NZD/USD hovers around 0.6030 as NZ food inflation spikes and the RBNZ looms. A firmer USD adds pressure. With both banks turning dovish, traders may use options to hedge volatility. – vtmarketsmy.com
FXStreet data shows India’s gold price fell compared with the previous session.
Written on February 17, 2026 at 8:09 am, by davin
Gold prices in India slipped Tuesday as a stronger US dollar and higher-rate expectations pressured demand. Safe-haven buying and central-bank purchases still support prices, setting up potential volatility and trading opportunities. – vtmarketsmy.com
Japan’s tertiary industry index fell 0.5% month on month in December, missing expectations for a 0.2% decline
Written on February 17, 2026 at 8:09 am, by davin
Japan’s services output unexpectedly fell 0.5% in December, signaling a slowing economy. Markets now expect BOJ to stay loose, weakening the yen, supporting stocks, and boosting bonds. – vtmarketsmy.com
In Malaysia, gold prices stabilise after rising, with data indicating continued steadiness in current trading
Written on February 17, 2026 at 7:09 am, by davin
Gold prices in Malaysia ticked up Tuesday, with 10g at 6,211.36 MYR. FXStreet updates daily from global rates. Watch Fed cuts, softer dollar, geopolitics, and central-bank buying supporting gold. – vtmarketsmy.com
Ahead of the FOMC minutes, gold slips again as the dollar rises and risk appetite improves
Written on February 17, 2026 at 7:09 am, by davin
Gold slips to a one-week low as traders await Fed signals and PCE inflation data. A firmer dollar and risk-on stocks pressure prices, but soft inflation or geopolitical shocks could spark rebound. – vtmarketsmy.com
EUR/JPY slips to 181.40 as the yen strengthens on hike bets, with German inflation and ZEW data due
Written on February 17, 2026 at 7:09 am, by davin
EUR/JPY dips near 181.40 as yen strengthens on earlier BoJ hike hopes. Watch Germany data and policy divergence: ECB stays hawkish, carry trade favors euro, but volatility risks sudden reversals. – vtmarketsmy.com
XAG/USD silver slips toward $76 in Asia as investors await FOMC minutes despite easing US inflation
Written on February 17, 2026 at 7:09 am, by davin
Silver slid to $75.98 as Fed rate-cut hopes stayed muted despite cooler inflation. Traders eye FOMC minutes for volatility. A year later, silver near $29.50 faces sticky inflation, but solar demand supports. – vtmarketsmy.com
Ahead of Canadian inflation data, the Canadian dollar weakens as USD/CAD climbs past one-week highs
Written on February 17, 2026 at 6:09 am, by davin
USD/CAD climbed to mid-1.3600s as traders brace for Canada’s CPI. Forecast 2.4% could steer BoC bets, while weak oil and dovish Fed expectations keep volatility high. – vtmarketsmy.com
WTI holds near $63.50 as oversupply fears grow with OPEC+ considering higher output and US-Iran talks approaching
Written on February 17, 2026 at 6:09 am, by davin
Oil’s calm is deceptive: WTI dipped near $63.50 on oversupply fears as OPEC+ weighed output hikes. Now around $78, slowing demand, U.S. inventory draws, and Hormuz risks boost volatility options. – vtmarketsmy.com
