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    19 February 2026
    Asian markets may diversify AI trades as investors rotate from pioneers to faster-cashflow enablers

    AI stocks are sliding as investors rotate from pricey US software to cash-generating Asian chipmakers. Watch Korea/Taiwan “picks-and-shovels” winners, but beware concentration and global tech drawdowns. – vtmarketsmy.com

    18 February 2026
    GBP/USD dips as UK inflation cools and BoE monitors disinflation ahead of FOMC minutes

    GBP/USD is at a turning point: UK inflation and jobs eased, but BoE holds 3.25% as US growth cools and Fed cuts loom. With low volatility, options favor neutral-to-bullish. – vtmarketsmy.com

    18 February 2026
    ING economists expect Hungary’s central bank to start easing by cutting the base rate 25 basis points to 6.25%

    Hungary’s central bank may cut rates Feb 24 after 16 months, pressuring the forint. Traders eye swaps, bonds, and EUR/HUF shorts—while hedging April election volatility with options. – vtmarketsmy.com

    18 February 2026
    Russia’s annual producer prices fell further in January, to -5% from -3.3%

    Russia’s producer prices just plunged 5% year-on-year, worsening deflation. That hints at weaker demand, likely rate cuts, a softer ruble, pressured oil prices, and shrinking industrial margins—bad news for equities. – vtmarketsmy.com

    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

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