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    19 February 2026
    Fiscal health worries keep the yen weak; USD/JPY rises again to around 155.35, a one-week high

    USD/JPY hits 155.35 on a stronger dollar and weak Japan growth. Fed minutes show rate-cut timing split. Watch US/Japan inflation. Options idea: call spreads toward 160; hedge with puts/straddles. – vtmarketsmy.com

    19 February 2026
    MUFG’s Lloyd Chan says upbeat US data and hawkish January FOMC minutes lifted the US dollar further

    Strong US data and hawkish Fed minutes pushed the dollar up 0.6%, pressuring Asia. But easing inflation and expected 2026 rate cuts could cap gains—making short-term dollar options more attractive. – vtmarketsmy.com

    19 February 2026
    Turkey’s consumer confidence rose to 85.7 in February, up from 83.7 previously.

    Turkey’s consumer confidence ticked up to 85.7 in February—hinting at brighter spending and potential equity support. But with 68% inflation and a weakening lira, traders should stay cautious. – vtmarketsmy.com

    19 February 2026
    Rabobank’s Michael Every warns that US–Iran tensions are lifting oil’s war premium amid expected regional retaliation

    War fears are back: Rabobank warns US–Iran tensions could trigger regional retaliation and disrupt Hormuz oil flows. Traders brace for sudden oil/LNG price spikes and soaring volatility, potentially driving Brent sharply higher. – vtmarketsmy.com

    19 February 2026
    EUR/GBP edges toward 0.8750 as weaker UK inflation hits sterling and boosts BoE rate-cut expectations

    EUR/GBP ticked higher as weak UK data fuels near-certain BoE rate cuts. Eurozone looks steadier, though Lagarde rumors add volatility. Trade idea: buy EUR/GBP calls near 0.8800. – vtmarketsmy.com

    19 February 2026
    Buyers lift GBP/JPY again as yen weakness persists, nearing weekly highs but still below the mid-209.00s

    GBP/JPY has climbed as yen weakness from Japan’s fiscal and growth worries boosts the pair. But BoE cut expectations and BoJ tightening limits upside. Watch CPI, PMIs, and key levels. – vtmarketsmy.com

    19 February 2026
    Silver rises toward $78 an ounce in Asian trading on safe-haven demand amid US-Iran tensions

    Silver nears $78 as US-Iran and Ukraine risks spark safe-haven buying. But a hawkish Fed and strong dollar cap gains. Volatility surges, while traders weigh options amid big swings. – vtmarketsmy.com

    19 February 2026
    Data show that gold prices in the Philippines declined, based on figures compiled from market sources and reported accordingly

    Gold just slipped in the Philippines: PHP 9,276/gram Thursday, slightly down. Yet central bank buying, a weaker dollar, and potential rate cuts could fuel fresh upside volatility soon. – vtmarketsmy.com

    19 February 2026
    In the United Arab Emirates, FXStreet-compiled data shows that gold prices declined today

    Gold prices in the UAE slipped slightly Thursday: AED 586.92 per gram and AED 6,846 per tola. Despite the dip, rate cuts, steady inflation, and central-bank buying still support bullish bets. – vtmarketsmy.com

    19 February 2026
    Early European buying lifts EUR/JPY near 183.00, keeping the bullish tone intact

    EUR/JPY jumps near 182.90 as ECB rate-hold bets buoy the euro. Friday’s Japan CPI could spark a yen surge. Watch 183.35 resistance and 180.75 support; options target breakout or volatility. – vtmarketsmy.com

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