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    26 February 2026
    Pesole highlights Lagarde’s ECON testimony as markets expect ECB rates to stay unchanged through 2026; CPI is unlikely to shift EUR/USD 1.1750 support

    Lagarde signals “agile” ECB, but markets expect flat rates through 2026. EUR/USD stays range-bound as US yields beat Europe. Watch 1.1750 support—only Iran escalation may break calm. – vtmarketsmy.com

    26 February 2026
    Deutsche Bank says political risk dims the euro’s outlook as Italian and French yields fall and Bunds stay unchanged

    Eurozone bond spreads tighten as French and Italian yields hit multi-month lows, calming political fears. But UK by-election risk lifts hedging demand, boosting EUR/GBP volatility and raising downside risks for EUR/USD. – vtmarketsmy.com

    26 February 2026
    Hawkish BoJ expectations keep the yen firm despite trimming early gains to 156 per dollar, up 0.2%

    Yen pares gains but stays stronger near 156 per dollar as Ueda hints at more BoJ rate hikes. Wide US-Japan yield gap still favors USD—until sudden tightening headlines spark volatility. – vtmarketsmy.com

    26 February 2026
    Deutsche Bank says improved risk appetite and less dovish rate expectations are supporting the US Dollar Index

    Fed cut hopes are fading fast—jobs stayed strong and inflation sticky. Markets repriced: June-cut odds sank near 35%, Treasury yields jumped, and a stronger US dollar gained support. – vtmarketsmy.com

    26 February 2026
    Turkey’s trade deficit narrowed to $8.38B from $9.3B in January, reflecting improved external balances

    Turkey’s January trade deficit shrank to $8.38B, hinting the Lira’s comeback is gaining traction. With inflation easing, rates steady, and inflows rising, traders may favor bullish TRY, BIST, and short-volatility options. – vtmarketsmy.com

    26 February 2026
    Turkey’s economic confidence index rose to 100.7 from 99.4 in January, indicating improved sentiment

    Turkey’s Economic Confidence Index hit 100.7 in January, signaling renewed optimism. With a stronger BIST 100, steadier lira, falling inflation, and steady rates, traders eye bullish and volatility-selling strategies. – vtmarketsmy.com

    26 February 2026
    USD/CAD eases amid uncertain US policy and tariff worries, while the Canadian dollar holds above 1.3650

    USD/CAD slips near 1.3670 as the US dollar weakens on tariff uncertainty. Oil and inflation keep CAD supported. Watch GDP and PPI Friday. Options: consider straddles/strangles, or sell calls above 1.3800. – vtmarketsmy.com

    26 February 2026
    Sterling stays firm despite BoE cut expectations, with GBP/USD near 1.3560 as US policy uncertainty weakens the dollar

    GBP/USD holds near 1.3560 as dollar weakness from US policy uncertainty lifts Sterling. But BoE rate-cut bets for March (70%+) and past easing cycles hint downside—traders eye puts and rising shorts. – vtmarketsmy.com

    26 February 2026
    In early European trade, GBP/JPY slips to 211.30 as Ueda signals possible BoJ rate hikes soon

    GBP/JPY dipped to 211.30 on BoJ hike hints. But politics and soft inflation may limit yen strength, while UK cuts pause. Expect choppy pullbacks, then upward trend—options may benefit. – vtmarketsmy.com

    26 February 2026
    EUR/GBP trades near 0.8715 as UK political uncertainty weighs on sterling; markets await Lagarde’s ECB speech

    EUR/GBP jumped above 0.8700 on UK political risk, then drifted toward 0.8650 as rate-cut expectations flipped. With inflation diverging, March central bank meetings may spark volatility—options straddles could pay. – vtmarketsmy.com

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