Monthly Archives: February 2026
UOB economists say Malaysia’s strengthened labour market stabilises the ringgit, with unemployment at 2.9% and participation 70.9%
Written on February 12, 2026 at 11:02 am, by
Malaysia’s 4Q25 labour market strengthened: unemployment fell to 2.9%, participation steady at 70.9% nationwide.
Standard Chartered economists say China’s 2025 fiscal deficit hit 8.1% of GDP, remaining growth-supportive, despite missing targets

Written on February 12, 2026 at 11:02 am, by
China’s 2025 broad deficit hit 8.1% of GDP; 2026 forecast 8.5%, funded partly by unused 2025 resources.
Holiday Trading Adjustment Notice – Feb 12 ,2026
Written on February 12, 2026 at 10:38 am, by lucky
Dear Client, Affected by international holidays, the trading hours of some VT Markets products will be adjusted. Please check the following link for the affected products: Holiday Trading Adjustment Notice Note: The dash sign (-) indicates normal trading hours. Friendly Reminder: The above data is for reference only, please refer to the MT4/MT5 software for Continue Reading
After robust US jobs figures and a hawkish Fed, EUR/USD slips below 1.1900, trading near 1.1885, lower

Written on February 12, 2026 at 10:33 am, by
EUR/USD dips below 1.1900 as dollar rebounds post-NFP; rate-cut odds shift amid revisions, Fed caution.
UOB says stronger AI-driven momentum raised Singapore’s 4Q25 GDP, boosting 2025 growth and 2026 forecasts

Written on February 12, 2026 at 10:32 am, by
Singapore revised 4Q25 GDP growth up; manufacturing, services, construction strengthened; 2026 forecast raised on AI activity.
He saw profits at 7,000–7,020 resistance, then swift premarket Nasdaq shorts rewarded nimble, real-time followers

Written on February 12, 2026 at 10:02 am, by
S&P 500 hit 7,000–7,020 resistance; traders took profits. Strong jobs data fueled nimble, fast-execution intraday shifts.
WSJ reports Pentagon considers deploying a second aircraft carrier to the Middle East amid Trump’s increased pressure on Iran
Written on February 12, 2026 at 10:02 am, by
Pentagon readies second US carrier for Middle East as Trump weighs pressure on Iran amid nuclear talks.
Seasonal patterns suggest a March peak, while NASDAQ 100 has stalled, trading around early October 2025 levels

Written on February 12, 2026 at 9:33 am, by
NASDAQ100 trades sideways, complicating Elliott Wave analysis; seasonal midterm-year pattern still supports 26608 target.
Despite beating forecasts, January US payrolls rose 130K; unemployment fell to 4.3% as dollar weakened

Written on February 12, 2026 at 9:32 am, by
January payrolls rose 130K; unemployment 4.3%. Dollar slightly softer, yen stronger; gold up amid key data.
Following robust US payroll data, Treasury yields climb broadly, lifting 10-year yields and damping Fed-cut expectations

Written on February 12, 2026 at 9:02 am, by
Treasury yields climbed after strong jobs data cooled Fed cut hopes; 10-year hit 4.155%, markets reprice.