Monthly Archives: February 2026
With Fed cut expectations fading and geopolitical strains persisting, silver trades near $76.50, down 0.70%
Written on February 17, 2026 at 1:09 am, by davin
Silver slips to $76.50 amid profit-taking as easing US inflation meets a still-hawkish Fed. But 2026 may flip bullish: likely rate cuts, lingering geopolitics, and rising solar demand. – vtmarketsmy.com
With US markets shut, sterling dips in light liquidity; GBP/USD falls to 1.3635 ahead of UK CPI
Written on February 17, 2026 at 1:09 am, by davin
Pound slips in thin President’s Day trading as traders brace for UK CPI. With volatility rising, a surprise inflation print could trigger big GBP/USD swings—many are choosing options straddles/strangles. – vtmarketsmy.com
After dovish MPC cues, UK markets price a BoE cut next month as Bailey and Mann await data
Written on February 17, 2026 at 12:09 am, by davin
UK markets now price a Bank of England cut as soon as March after dovish MPC hints. Next week’s jobs, inflation, and sales data could confirm cooling—trade ideas target lower yields and weaker GBP. – vtmarketsmy.com
Reuters poll shows economists expect the Bank of England to cut rates by 25 basis points to 3.50% in March
Written on February 17, 2026 at 12:09 am, by davin
Markets are betting big on a Bank of England rate cut in March. Most economists expect 3.50%, with year-end 3.25%. Softer inflation, flat growth may weaken GBP and boost volatility. – vtmarketsmy.com
With US markets closed, light trading drags GBP/USD lower in North America as investors await UK CPI
Written on February 17, 2026 at 12:09 am, by davin
Pound slips as thin trading and cooling US inflation shape rate-cut bets. UK jobs and CPI next could steer BoE cuts, pressuring sterling. Traders eye GBP/USD puts, watching volatility. – vtmarketsmy.com
EUR/JPY rises toward 181.76 as weak Japan GDP weighs on the yen, while bears test the 100-day SMA
Written on February 17, 2026 at 12:09 am, by davin
Weak Japan GDP sparked a yen slide and lifted EUR/JPY. With ECB rates far above BOJ, carry trades dominate, pushing near 192. Watch 190 support; options traders favor bullish put-selling strategies. – vtmarketsmy.com
Dev Ashish at Societe Generale says cheap post-2022–24 valuations could drive equity inflows into Brazil in 2026
Written on February 16, 2026 at 11:09 pm, by davin
Brazil’s 2026 equity surge draws $5.9bn, beating 2025, as cheap valuations, rate cuts, and strong earnings fuel optimism. But election-driven fiscal uncertainty could spike volatility—hedge while chasing upside. – vtmarketsmy.com
Colombia’s year-on-year GDP growth was 2.3% in Q4, below the 3.1% forecast
Written on February 16, 2026 at 11:09 pm, by davin
Colombia’s Q4 GDP grew 2.3%, missing the 3.1% forecast—sparking market jitters. Expect peso weakness, earlier rate-cut bets, USD/COP calls, COLCAP puts, and rising volatility-driven opportunities. – vtmarketsmy.com
DBS’s Taimur Baig says US consumer spending is easing as retail sales soften and GDP nowcasts are downgraded
Written on February 16, 2026 at 11:09 pm, by davin
America drives 30% of global consumption with just 4.2% of its people—now it’s cooling. Softer retail sales hint slower growth, likely 2H26 Fed cuts, and trade opportunities. – vtmarketsmy.com
Amid mixed macro signals, traders reduce gold demand as a stronger US dollar pushes XAU/USD lower
Written on February 16, 2026 at 11:09 pm, by davin
Gold slips to $4,987 as a firmer dollar and mixed US data keep traders cautious. Fed cuts remain likely, geopolitics simmer, and options favor range trades between $4,900 support and $5,100 resistance. – vtmarketsmy.com
