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    24 February 2026
    Sterling rises above 1.3500 against the dollar despite Bailey signalling further easing, as US trade uncertainty persists

    GBP/USD climbs near 1.3530, but a BOE rate-cut hint and UK by-election risk clash with steady Fed messaging and fresh US tariffs, keeping traders alert to 1.3400 support. – vtmarketsmy.com

    24 February 2026
    USD/JPY rises toward 155.95 as strong US data lifts the dollar and the yen stays weak on policy worries

    USD/JPY surges as strong US data and tariff fears boost the dollar while Japan’s cautious BOJ weakens the yen. Near multi-decade highs, traders eye 164 call options amid rising volatility. – vtmarketsmy.com

    24 February 2026
    USD/CAD holds near 1.3705 after reaching 1.3725, as a stronger dollar weighs on the Canadian dollar

    USD/CAD hovers near 1.3705 as new US tariffs and fewer Fed cut bets boost the Dollar. Watch Trump’s address and Canada GDP; volatility is rising, oil matters less. – vtmarketsmy.com

    24 February 2026
    Silver trades near $87.87 as tariff-driven surge cools, prompting profit-taking after sharp rally

    Silver surged 6% on tariff news, then slipped to $87.87 as traders took profits. Supply deficits may persist into 2026, while Fed data, key supports ($85/$80), and options strategies shape bullish bets. – vtmarketsmy.com

    24 February 2026
    DBS economists say US ruling shifts ASEAN-6 tariffs to MFN plus 15% under Section 122 until July 2026

    US court scraps IEEPA tariffs: ASEAN-6 revert to MFN plus 15% Section 122 until July 2026. Malaysia/Thailand/Vietnam/Indonesia gain; Singapore slightly loses. Exemptions persist; investors eye FX longs and volatility plays. – vtmarketsmy.com

    24 February 2026
    The euro trades near 1.1775 after rebounding from last week’s monthly low, as a tariff ruling and Fed speakers unsettle EUR/USD

    EUR/USD hovered near 1.1775 after a bounce, as split Fed-rate views supported the dollar. Later, policy divergence flipped bullish for euros. Watch key levels, data, and options plays. – vtmarketsmy.com

    24 February 2026
    Wall Street equities recover as the Dow surpasses 49,000 and an AMD–Meta agreement lifts semiconductors and broader indices

    US stocks bounced after an AI-driven rout: Dow +425, Nasdaq +0.9%. AMD surged 8% on Meta’s huge GPU deal. VIX cooled. Tariffs and Nvidia earnings keep volatility high. – vtmarketsmy.com

    24 February 2026
    Bailey told a committee that easing may follow if inflation hits its target, though confidence is growing gradually

    BoE signals rate cuts could start soon as inflation nears 2%, but sticky services prices keep caution high. Markets brace for volatility; traders eye options as GBP strength may fade. – vtmarketsmy.com

    24 February 2026
    In February, the Conference Board reported that US consumer confidence rose to 91.2 from January’s revised 89.0

    Consumer confidence is rebounding: 91.2 in Feb 2025, climbing to 103.5 by Jan 2026. A stronger consumer supports a firmer dollar, steadier stocks, and cheaper volatility hedges. – vtmarketsmy.com

    24 February 2026
    In February, the Dallas Fed manufacturing index rose from -1.2 to 0.2

    Texas manufacturing just flipped positive: the Dallas Fed index rose to 0.2 from -1.2, hinting expansion. This may delay Fed rate cuts, lift industrial/energy stocks, and pressure long-term bonds. – vtmarketsmy.com

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