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New Zealand’s fourth-quarter retail sales rose 0.9% quarter on quarter, beating analysts’ 0.6% forecast
New Zealand retail sales jumped 0.9% vs 0.6% expected, signaling resilient spending. That likely delays RBNZ rate cuts, supports a stronger NZ dollar, favors higher-for-longer swaps, NZD/AUD longs, and NZX volatility trades. – vtmarketsmy.com
Written on February 22, 2026 at 11:10 pm
Categories: Live Updates
On daily charts, technology is starting to outperform SPY, suggesting momentum may be improving
Tech is quietly beating the market despite CPI shocks, tariff hikes, and wild swings. QQQ is up vs SPY, but volatility and a strong dollar demand smaller trades, smarter spreads. – vtmarketsmy.com
Written on February 22, 2026 at 9:10 pm
Categories: Live Updates
DBS economist Chua Han Teng expects the PBOC to hold the one-year LPR at 3.00% as January data emerges
China’s central bank is likely to hold its key rate at 3.00% on Feb 24, prioritizing yuan stability and targeted support over broad cuts—keeping markets calm now, with easing expected late 2026. – vtmarketsmy.com
Written on February 21, 2026 at 7:10 am
Categories: Live Updates
MUFG analysts say geopolitics, inflation and diverging monetary policy are driving Asian regional currency performance this week
Asia’s week hinges on geopolitics, inflation and central bank calls: Korea likely holds rates through 2026, Thailand may cut, China stays steady, and Australia’s CPI could support a hawkish AUD. – vtmarketsmy.com
Written on February 21, 2026 at 6:11 am
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UOB expects Bank Negara Malaysia to hold the OPR until 2026 as inflation stays stable and pressures remain contained
Malaysia inflation held at 1.6% as growth stayed solid, so Bank Negara likely keeps OPR at 2.75% through 2026. Expect calmer rates, FX divergence risk, and option opportunities. – vtmarketsmy.com
Written on February 21, 2026 at 6:11 am
Categories: Live Updates
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