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    18 February 2026
    Russia’s monthly producer price index fell 2.5%, a sharper drop than the previous 1.6% reading

    Russia’s producer prices plunged 2.5% in January, deepening deflation fears. Softer demand could spur a March rate cut, weaken the ruble, and boost volatility across Russian assets, commodities. – vtmarketsmy.com

    18 February 2026
    After earlier warnings, Nifty jumped 350–400 points from the 25,370 low, fuelling Bank Nifty talk of 61,765

    Don’t just watch—buy the ticket: Nifty surged 350–400 points, targets 26,000 with 25,500 support. Bank Nifty nears record highs; low VIX and strong FII/GDP boost bullish option strategies. – vtmarketsmy.com

    18 February 2026
    Rabobank’s Philip Marey expects three 25bp Fed rate cuts in 2026 starting in June, as jobs strengthen and inflation cools

    Rate cuts are delayed, not dead: Rabobank expects three 25bp Fed cuts in 2026 starting June, then September and October, as strong jobs data push timing back despite cooling inflation. – vtmarketsmy.com

    18 February 2026
    Palo Alto Networks shares fell sharply after its fiscal 2026 second-quarter earnings beat and results release

    Palo Alto Networks slid 9% despite beating earnings, as diluted EPS guidance tied to the $25B CyberArk deal spooked markets. Technical support at $142–$144, high volatility, options premiums signal opportunity. – vtmarketsmy.com

    18 February 2026
    USD/CHF holds above 0.7700 ahead of Fed minutes, trading quietly near 0.7717, up 0.20%

    USD/CHF is stuck in a tight range as traders await Fed minutes. A cautious Fed versus a dovish SNB keeps the franc weak—setting up a potential breakout and options opportunity. – vtmarketsmy.com

    18 February 2026
    As traders watch the FOMC minutes, EUR/USD weakens as mixed US data supports the dollar

    EUR/USD slid to 1.1817 as rumors Lagarde may exit early rattled the euro. Strong US output and housing boosted the dollar, while traders await FOMC minutes that could upend rate-cut bets. – vtmarketsmy.com

    18 February 2026
    Savage notes Australia’s leading index slowed sharply, stalling momentum, while commodities support the AUD and the RBA remains hawkish

    Australia’s leading index has flatlined, signaling stalled growth. Weak sentiment and housing drag, while commodities support AUD. A hawkish RBA may hike anyway, fueling AUD/USD range-bound volatility. – vtmarketsmy.com

    18 February 2026
    In January, US industrial production rose 0.7% month on month, well above the 0.4% forecast

    US industrial production jumped 0.7% in January, beating forecasts. That surprise strength challenges slowdown fears, cuts rate-cut odds, supports “higher for longer,” boosts USD, industrial stocks, and copper demand. – vtmarketsmy.com

    18 February 2026
    In January, US capacity utilisation was 76.2%, below the 76.5% estimate

    US factory capacity use slipped to 76.2% in January, missing forecasts and hitting a year low. Cooling inflation fuels rate-cut bets, pressuring the dollar and boosting defensive hedges. – vtmarketsmy.com

    18 February 2026
    Nomura says the euro should outperform sterling as UK data shift rate expectations and politics raise underpriced risks

    Nomura says UK wages and jobs are cooling, supporting BoE-ECB rate convergence. Sticky services inflation may delay near-term cuts. Narrowing spreads can lift EUR/GBP, amid by-election and EU-trade risks. – vtmarketsmy.com

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