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    20 February 2026
    After a dovish RBNZ hold, NZD/USD slips toward 0.5960 in Asia as attention turns to US data

    Kiwi sliding: NZD/USD dips near 0.5950 after a dovish RBNZ hold, while a hawkish Fed and strong US data support the dollar. Watch US GDP/PCE and 0.5950 support. – vtmarketsmy.com

    20 February 2026
    XAG/USD trades sideways below the mid-$78s; after two days of gains, silver’s upside outlook remains positive

    Silver is consolidating near $78 after a two-day rally and trend-channel breakout. Mixed indicators, strong industrial/solar demand, and Fed rate-hike fears clash—creating cheap options setups (calls, straddles, protective puts). – vtmarketsmy.com

    20 February 2026
    WTI slips to around $66.40 after two sessions of gains, backing off six-month highs in Asian trading

    Oil slipped to $66.40 after a six‑month high as US‑Iran tensions raise supply fears. But March 2026 signals weakening demand, rising inventories, and limited upside—setting traders up for sideways or lower prices. – vtmarketsmy.com

    20 February 2026
    EUR/USD holds near 1.1770 above 1.1750 as US data and Eurozone PMIs near, while ECB speculation caps gains

    EUR/USD hovers near 1.1770, but a breakout may be brewing: ECB leadership rumors cap the euro while hawkish Fed signals lift the dollar. Rising options volatility flags big moves ahead. – vtmarketsmy.com

    20 February 2026
    Japan Statistics Bureau reports January national CPI up 1.5% year on year, easing from 2.1%, with core inflation expected

    Japan’s inflation is cooling fast: headline CPI fell to 1.5% and core hit 2.0%. That eases BOJ hike pressure, keeping USD/JPY near 155 and boosting appeal of cheap call options. – vtmarketsmy.com

    20 February 2026
    Japan’s annual CPI eased to 1.5% in January, down from 2.1% previously

    Japan’s inflation cooled to 1.5%, below the BOJ’s 2% target—hook: this likely keeps rates ultra-low, weakening the yen, boosting Nikkei exporters, and anchoring JGB yields. – vtmarketsmy.com

    20 February 2026
    Japan’s core CPI, excluding fresh food, rose 2% year on year in January, matching expectations

    Japan’s core inflation hit 2% in January, meeting forecasts and boosting expectations the BoJ ends negative rates soon. Yen could strengthen, JGB yields rise, Nikkei face pressure—volatility returns. – vtmarketsmy.com

    20 February 2026
    Sterling-dollar challenges key averages as UK figures weaken, the Fed turns hawkish and Bank Rate holds after a close vote

    BoE’s split hold and softer UK jobs/inflation keep March cuts in play, while a hawkish Fed boosts the dollar. GBP/USD broke key averages; traders may sell rallies or buy puts. – vtmarketsmy.com

    20 February 2026
    After the RBNZ holds the OCR at 2.25% and delays its hike forecast, the kiwi keeps NZD/USD below 0.6000

    RBNZ stays dovish at 2.25% while the Fed remains hawkish, pushing NZD/USD below 0.6000. Hot US inflation, weak NZ trade, and soft China data suggest more downside—watch 0.5900–0.5875. – vtmarketsmy.com

    20 February 2026
    AUD/USD holds above 0.7000 as RBA hawkishness supports the Aussie despite ongoing US dollar strength

    RBA’s surprise hike and strong jobs bolster the Aussie, while the Fed hints at possible cuts. AUD/USD is consolidating near 0.7050; watch Friday’s US data for breakout moves. – vtmarketsmy.com

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