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Gold slips near $4,860 in early Asian trade as Lunar New Year closures thin liquidity and ease demand
Gold slips to $4,860 on thin Lunar New Year trading—now all eyes on today’s Fed minutes. Softer rates could boost gold; easing US-Iran tensions cap gains, while central bank buying supports. – vtmarketsmy.com
Written on February 18, 2026 at 6:09 am
Categories: Live Updates
Japan’s total merchandise trade balance was ¥-1B in January, beating forecasts of ¥-2,142.1B.
Japan’s January trade deficit nearly disappeared (¥-1B vs ¥-2.1T expected), surprising markets. Expect yen strength, USD/JPY downside, mixed Nikkei impact, and rising JGB yields as BoJ tightening odds jump. – vtmarketsmy.com
Written on February 18, 2026 at 6:08 am
Categories: Live Updates
Takaichi’s economic outlook lifts the yen in early Asian trading, pushing USD/JPY down near 153.25
USD/JPY slid toward 153.25 as BoJ hike hopes and Takaichi’s “smart stimulus” boosted yen demand. But strong US data may steady the dollar, raising chances of big, volatile swings. – vtmarketsmy.com
Written on February 18, 2026 at 5:10 am
Categories: Live Updates
Silver tumbles nearly 5% as steady Treasury yields and a firm dollar push it to around $73.49
Silver just slid 5% as the dollar held firm—watch $72. A break could target $70/$65, while rebound above $75 may aim for $80. Solar demand and longs support. – vtmarketsmy.com
Written on February 18, 2026 at 5:09 am
Categories: Live Updates
BNP Paribas expects China’s GDP growth to be 5.0% in 2025, slowing in 2026 due to weak demand and property stress
BNP Paribas sees China holding 5% GDP growth in 2025, then slowing in 2026 amid weak demand, property stress, deflation and protectionism—prompting defensive hedges, yuan downside plays and volatility strategies. – vtmarketsmy.com
Written on February 18, 2026 at 5:09 am
Categories: Live Updates
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