Monthly Archives: February 2026
After a steep fall, Equifax closed at $188.18 and retested former support as traders weighed bounce risks
Written on February 13, 2026 at 11:09 pm, by davin
Equifax plunged 39% to $188 after breaking a multi-year uptrend. Watch resistance near $200 and support at $160. Consumer stress may pressure revenues. Traders consider puts, call spreads, or cash-secured puts. – vtmarketsmy.com
Internet Computer Protocol’s key trendline draws attention as ICP remains far below earlier peaks, down 76% and 52%
Written on February 13, 2026 at 11:09 pm, by davin
ICP has plunged 76% from peaks, dragged by Bitcoin and market weakness. A trendline break in 2025 hinted at reversal. With volatility high, traders eye spreads and hedges. – vtmarketsmy.com
Nordea says the ECB is comfortable with lower inflation and currency swings, and will keep rates unchanged until 2026
Written on February 13, 2026 at 10:09 pm, by davin
ECB stays calm as inflation dips to 1.8%, keeping rates on hold through 2026 with no changes expected this year. Economy shows resilience, German manufacturing rebounds; cuts slightly likelier than hikes. – vtmarketsmy.com
GBP/USD stays near 1.3620 as softer US CPI raises expectations of a June Fed rate cut
Written on February 13, 2026 at 10:09 pm, by davin
GBP/USD hovers near 1.3620 as soft US inflation boosts June Fed cut odds above 75%, weakening the dollar. With BoE likely holding rates, traders eye call options, wary of payrolls shocks. – vtmarketsmy.com
January’s Russian monthly CPI rose 1.62%, below the 2% market expectation
Written on February 13, 2026 at 10:09 pm, by davin
Russia’s January inflation surprised: CPI rose 1.62% vs 2% forecast. Easing price pressure may delay more rate hikes, weaken the ruble, and boost bonds and stocks. Traders eye options and futures. – vtmarketsmy.com
In January, Russia’s monthly CPI rose 1.6%, below the 2% forecast, according to released figures
Written on February 13, 2026 at 10:08 pm, by davin
Russia’s January CPI rose 1.6%, undershooting forecasts and hinting inflation is cooling. That could hasten rate-cut bets, weaken the ruble, lift volatility, and spark renewed interest in Russian equities. – vtmarketsmy.com
Huw Pill says UK growth is still positive but sluggish, and indicators suggest activity will avoid a collapse
Written on February 13, 2026 at 9:09 pm, by davin
No UK slump, but a stubborn problem: BoE’s Pill sees steady growth and structural unemployment while underlying inflation sticks near 2.5%, implying fewer rate cuts, firmer sterling, and range-bound UK equities. – vtmarketsmy.com
Agnico Eagle Mines reported Q4 2025 adjusted EPS of $2.69, beating estimates of $2.56 on higher gold prices
Written on February 13, 2026 at 9:09 pm, by davin
Gold’s $4,163/oz surge supercharged Agnico Eagle’s Q4: EPS $2.69 beat, revenue up 60%. But costs jumped (AISC $1,517), making AEM a volatile gold-price bet into 2026. – vtmarketsmy.com
Currie and Schleich say tariffs can’t fix America’s unsustainable finances and could shape the dollar’s future direction
Written on February 13, 2026 at 9:09 pm, by davin
US deficits are ballooning again: National Bank warns America’s fiscal path is unsustainable despite tariff revenue. Policy uncertainty, rising yields, and climbing volatility threaten the dollar, especially approaching midterms. – vtmarketsmy.com
Rabobank’s Marey says a Warsh Fed chair would imply three 25 bp US rate cuts in 2026, below neutral
Written on February 13, 2026 at 9:08 pm, by davin
Warsh’s likely Fed chair nod hints at three rate cuts in 2026, but QT could lift long yields. Traders eye SOFR longs, curve steepeners, and volatility plays as housing strains persist. – vtmarketsmy.com
