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    12 February 2026
    Despite higher 2026 inflation forecast ranges, Turkey’s central bank keeps an easing bias and remains upbeat about the inflation outlook

    Turkey’s central bank clings to optimistic inflation targets while hinting at rate cuts despite 71% inflation. That widening credibility gap could weaken the lira—making USD/TRY calls, futures, and volatility bets attractive. – vtmarketsmy.com

    12 February 2026
    Despite weak UK GDP, EUR/GBP remains range-bound as sterling stabilises, with focus shifting to Eurozone data

    EUR/GBP sits near 0.8710—quiet now, but don’t blink. Weak UK growth and falling inflation boost March BoE cut odds, while resilient Eurozone supports steady ECB rates, favoring EUR upside. – vtmarketsmy.com

    12 February 2026
    Russia’s central bank reserves fell to $797.5B from $826.8B reported previously

    Russia burned $29.3bn in reserves as oil slips, signaling ruble defense. USD/RUB volatility is rising after testing 115. Traders eye options for ruble weakness and VIX hedges. – vtmarketsmy.com

    12 February 2026
    Nomura says persistent eurozone wage pressures could sustain inflation risks into 2027–2028, delaying ECB rate rises

    Wages and ultra-tight jobs could reignite eurozone inflation in 2027–2028, Nomura warns—meaning ECB hikes, not cuts. Markets price mild rises, but Nomura sees two 2028 hikes. – vtmarketsmy.com

    12 February 2026
    Ahead of US claims and housing data, the euro edges higher against the dollar but remains within its recent range

    EUR/USD nudged up to 1.1880 as strong US jobs data cooled cut bets, but mixed details capped the dollar. Now, jobless claims, home sales, ECB speeches, and CPI could spark a breakout. – vtmarketsmy.com

    12 February 2026
    Hauser’s hawkish RBA remarks bolster the Australian dollar despite falling yields and cautious rate expectations

    Aussie dollar jumps on RBA’s hawkish Hauser, but bond markets still price modest hikes. OCBC lifts AUD/USD to 0.73 by 2026. This disconnect could spark volatility—options like calls or straddles. – vtmarketsmy.com

    12 February 2026
    After strong US payrolls, strategists say a hawkish Fed repricing raised recovery hurdles, but the dollar’s gains faded

    Hot US jobs data briefly boosted the dollar, then fizzled—traders keep selling rallies despite hawkish Fed repricing. Markets now await CPI: a surprise could revive DXY; soft inflation renews downside. – vtmarketsmy.com

    12 February 2026
    Sterling weakens on poor UK data, but GBP/USD holds above 1.3600 and edges towards 1.3640 as the uptrend remains intact

    UK’s weak GDP and flat services hit sterling, though GBP/USD holds 1.36. Markets expect BoE rate cuts while strong US jobs keep Fed steady—divergence points to downside below 1.35. – vtmarketsmy.com

    12 February 2026
    After strong US labour data boosted the dollar, GBP/USD steadied near 1.3632 as sterling regained traction

    GBP/USD rebounded to 1.3632 after US jobs boosted the dollar, pushing Fed cuts to July. Weak UK GDP lifts BoE cut bets. With 1.3600 holding, inflation data could spark a breakout. – vtmarketsmy.com

    12 February 2026
    The dollar steadies near 153.00 against the yen as expectations for Fed easing fade

    USD/JPY hovers near 153 as strong US jobs delay Fed cuts, but big revisions hint weakness. Meanwhile, Japan’s election and rising BoJ hike odds fuel yen strength—setting up downside. – vtmarketsmy.com

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