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    19 February 2026
    In Pakistan, gold prices declined on Thursday, according to compiled data

    Gold prices in Pakistan slipped Thursday: PKR 44,813.80 per gram and PKR 522,715.80 per tola. Watch the hook—global dollar moves, rate-cut bets, and central-bank buying could lift gold soon. – vtmarketsmy.com

    19 February 2026
    Sterling stays below 1.3500 against the dollar, hovering near four-week lows amid expectations of a BoE rate cut

    GBP/USD steadies near lows as BoE cut bets and strong dollar pressure persist amid Fed caution and geopolitical risk. With both banks stuck, uncertainty rises—options volatility plays like straddles may win. – vtmarketsmy.com

    19 February 2026
    During Asian trading, EUR/JPY rises toward 182.80, extending gains as yen support may limit further upside

    EUR/JPY climbs near 182.80, but beware: yen support grows as markets price a BoJ hike. Strong Japan data and steady inflation boost JPY, while ECB uncertainty and weak PMIs pressure euro. – vtmarketsmy.com

    19 February 2026
    During Asian trading, USD/JPY approaches 155.00 as hawkish Fed minutes boost the dollar against the yen

    USD/JPY hit 155 on hawkish Fed minutes, but now trades near 148.50 as Japan tightens. Focus shifts to CPI and Shunto wages; options favor yen strength despite carry-trade yield support. – vtmarketsmy.com

    19 February 2026
    DXY steadies near 97.70 in Asian trading after rising to a one-week high, keeping upside potential

    DXY steadies as Fed signals rate-cut uncertainty, with inflation and jobs staying firm. Geopolitical Iran tensions boost safe-haven demand. Watch PCE next—surprise data could jolt dollar, equities, and FX volatility. – vtmarketsmy.com

    19 February 2026
    Geopolitical tensions keep WTI above $65 despite slipping in Asian trading after a 4.9% fall

    WTI hovers near $65 after a sharp drop, as Iran and Ukraine tensions prop prices up. But weak China demand and rising US inventories hint downside—expect volatility and choppy swings. – vtmarketsmy.com

    19 February 2026
    During Asian trading, USD/CAD slips toward 1.3695 as rising crude prices boost the Canadian dollar

    USD/CAD dipped near 1.3695 as oil tensions boosted Canada’s currency, but softer Canadian inflation fuels BoC cuts. Fed stays hawkish; US data ahead may stir moves. Options strategies target rangebound trading. – vtmarketsmy.com

    19 February 2026
    Australia’s part-time employment fell by 32.7K from a 10.4K increase, signalling a downturn in hiring trends

    Australia’s part-time jobs plunged 32.7K in January, a 43.1K swing—raising red flags. Expect a dovish RBA, weaker AUD/USD, lower yields, and higher ASX 200 volatility. – vtmarketsmy.com

    19 February 2026
    Australia’s participation rate hit 66.7%, falling short of the 66.8% forecast in January’s labour market report

    Australia’s participation rate dipped to 66.7%, hinting at a cooling labour market. That eases wage inflation fears, turns the RBA more dovish, pressures AUD, boosts volatility, and shifts focus to CPI. – vtmarketsmy.com

    19 February 2026
    In January, Australia’s full-time employment eased to 50.5K from 54.8K in the previous month

    Australia added 50.5K full-time jobs in January, down from 54.8K—hinting the labour market is cooling. That could ease RBA hike pressure, weaken the AUD, and lift bond and volatility trades. – vtmarketsmy.com

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