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Japan Statistics Bureau reports January national CPI up 1.5% year on year, easing from 2.1%, with core inflation expected
Japan’s inflation is cooling fast: headline CPI fell to 1.5% and core hit 2.0%. That eases BOJ hike pressure, keeping USD/JPY near 155 and boosting appeal of cheap call options. – vtmarketsmy.com
Written on February 20, 2026 at 6:11 am
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Japan’s annual CPI eased to 1.5% in January, down from 2.1% previously
Japan’s inflation cooled to 1.5%, below the BOJ’s 2% target—hook: this likely keeps rates ultra-low, weakening the yen, boosting Nikkei exporters, and anchoring JGB yields. – vtmarketsmy.com
Written on February 20, 2026 at 6:11 am
Categories: Live Updates
Japan’s core CPI, excluding fresh food, rose 2% year on year in January, matching expectations
Japan’s core inflation hit 2% in January, meeting forecasts and boosting expectations the BoJ ends negative rates soon. Yen could strengthen, JGB yields rise, Nikkei face pressure—volatility returns. – vtmarketsmy.com
Written on February 20, 2026 at 6:10 am
Categories: Live Updates
Sterling-dollar challenges key averages as UK figures weaken, the Fed turns hawkish and Bank Rate holds after a close vote
BoE’s split hold and softer UK jobs/inflation keep March cuts in play, while a hawkish Fed boosts the dollar. GBP/USD broke key averages; traders may sell rallies or buy puts. – vtmarketsmy.com
Written on February 20, 2026 at 6:10 am
Categories: Live Updates
After the RBNZ holds the OCR at 2.25% and delays its hike forecast, the kiwi keeps NZD/USD below 0.6000
RBNZ stays dovish at 2.25% while the Fed remains hawkish, pushing NZD/USD below 0.6000. Hot US inflation, weak NZ trade, and soft China data suggest more downside—watch 0.5900–0.5875. – vtmarketsmy.com
Written on February 20, 2026 at 5:11 am
Categories: Live Updates
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