Monthly Archives: February 2026
WTI hovers near $63, slipping to $62.80, as traders cautiously await geopolitical developments in Asian trading
Written on February 16, 2026 at 10:09 am, by davin
WTI hovered near $62.80 as holiday-thinned trading muted moves. Markets now hinge on US-Iran and Russia-Ukraine talks, OPEC+ output plans, and US inventories—catalysts that could jolt oil fast. – vtmarketsmy.com
DBS’s Philip Wee cuts US dollar forecast amid doubts over Fed leadership, de-dollarisation and US midterm political risks
Written on February 16, 2026 at 10:09 am, by davin
Dollar outlook flips: DBS cuts USD forecasts as rate and growth advantages fade. Fed leadership uncertainty, political risk, and de-dollarisation rise. Expect two Fed cuts in H2 2026 and higher FX volatility. – vtmarketsmy.com
WTI trades near $63, easing to $62.80 as cautious traders await further geopolitical developments in Asia
Written on February 16, 2026 at 10:09 am, by davin
WTI hovers near $63, but Tuesday’s US-Iran and Russia-Ukraine talks could ignite a breakout. OPEC+ output likely rises, inventories built, and volatility is up—options like straddles/strangles may benefit. – vtmarketsmy.com
Dividend Adjustment Notice – Feb 16 ,2026
Written on February 16, 2026 at 9:33 am, by anakin
Dear Client, Please note that the dividends of the following products will be adjusted accordingly. Index dividends will be executed separately through a balance statement directly to your trading account, and the comment will be in the following format “Div & Product Name & Net Volume”. Please refer to the table below for more details: Continue Reading
DBS’s Philip Wee cuts dollar forecast against major and Asian peers amid Fed uncertainty and political risks
Written on February 16, 2026 at 9:11 am, by davin
Dollar outlook shifts: DBS cuts USD forecasts as Fed independence fears, de-dollarisation, and midterm politics rise. With weaker rate support, traders eye DXY puts, EUR/USD straddles, and CHF/gold exposure. – vtmarketsmy.com
India’s wholesale inflation rose to 1.81% in January, above forecasts of 1.25% and market expectations
Written on February 16, 2026 at 9:09 am, by davin
India’s WPI inflation jumped to 1.81% in January, beating forecasts and signaling rising price pressure. It may delay RBI rate cuts, pressure stocks, lift volatility, and shift bets toward commodities. – vtmarketsmy.com
Nguyen says the ECB expanded EUREP access for non-euro central banks, boosting global euro liquidity and strengthening the euro’s status
Written on February 16, 2026 at 9:09 am, by davin
ECB just opened wider euro liquidity access via EUREP for non-euro central banks—yet crises still favor dollars. Fed lines dwarf ECB use; dollar dominates payments. Traders may expect EUR/USD weakness, higher volatility. – vtmarketsmy.com
AUD/USD rises 0.17% to 0.7085 in early European trade as the higher 20-day EMA signals potential gains
Written on February 16, 2026 at 8:10 am, by davin
AUD/USD briefly climbed near 0.7085 on RBA-hawkish hopes and cooling US inflation, but policy divergence flipped: Australia softened, Fed stayed higher longer, driving AUD/USD ~0.6550—favoring puts and call spreads. – vtmarketsmy.com
AUD/JPY climbs above 108.50 as weak Japan Q4 GDP lowers BoJ rate-hike expectations and pressures the yen
Written on February 16, 2026 at 8:10 am, by davin
AUD/JPY rebounds above 108 after weak Japan GDP delays BOJ hikes, while hawkish RBA and China support lift AUD. Upside remains, but intervention risks near 110—consider options. – vtmarketsmy.com
Gold prices in Saudi Arabia fell, reflecting a decline in the metal’s value, FXStreet data shows.
Written on February 16, 2026 at 8:09 am, by davin
Gold slips in Saudi Arabia: SAR 600.09/gram and SAR 6,999.29/tola. Watch bigger forces—rate cuts, weaker dollar, and central-bank buying. Traders eye calls or cash-secured puts. – vtmarketsmy.com
