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The Commerce Department reported December headline PCE inflation at 2.9% year over year, with core PCE slightly higher at 3.0% year over year.
Sticky US inflation keeps rate-cut hopes on ice: December PCE hit 2.9% (core 3.0%) with 0.4% monthly gains, boosting DXY near 98 and supporting higher-for-longer trades. – vtmarketsmy.com
Written on February 20, 2026 at 7:10 pm
Categories: Live Updates
After softer US GDP data, AUD/USD slips to around 0.7050 as US inflation remains elevated, down 0.13%
AUD/USD slips near 0.7050 as weak US GDP spooks markets—but sticky inflation complicates the Fed outlook. Expect higher volatility; downside bias toward 0.6900, yet reversal risk looms. – vtmarketsmy.com
Written on February 20, 2026 at 6:11 pm
Categories: Live Updates
Nordea’s Torbjörn Isaksson says weak Swedish CPIF data strengthens the case for a dovish Riksbank and lowers inflation forecasts
Sweden’s inflation hit the 2% target as services prices cooled unexpectedly. Markets now expect a more dovish Riksbank, possible rate cuts from 1.75%, lower swap rates, and a weaker krona. – vtmarketsmy.com
Written on February 20, 2026 at 6:11 pm
Categories: Live Updates
In the United States, quarterly PCE prices rose to 2.9% in Q4, beating the 2.8% forecast
Hotter inflation is back: Q4 PCE rose 2.9% (vs 2.8%), and January CPI hit 3.2%, slashing March cut odds. Yields rise, stocks face pressure—hedge with index puts or call spreads. – vtmarketsmy.com
Written on February 20, 2026 at 6:10 pm
Categories: Live Updates
Fourth-quarter US annualised GDP rose 1.4%, well short of the 3% growth forecast
US Q4 GDP grew just 1.4%, missing 3% forecasts—signaling faster slowdown. Markets now expect earlier Fed rate cuts, higher volatility, falling yields, and a weaker dollar. – vtmarketsmy.com
Written on February 20, 2026 at 6:10 pm
Categories: Live Updates
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