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New Zealand producer prices rose 0.1% in the fourth quarter, well below the 0.7% forecast
New Zealand PPI barely rose, shocking forecasts and signaling fast-fading inflation. RBNZ hikes may be biting, shifting focus to earlier rate cuts, weaker NZD, and potential opportunities in puts and futures. – vtmarketsmy.com
Written on February 18, 2026 at 4:08 am
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In New Zealand, quarterly producer input prices fell 0.5%, missing forecasts for a 0.5% rise
Surprise NZ data: PPI inputs fell 0.5% in Q4 vs a 0.5% rise expected, flashing deflation. That boosts rate-cut odds, pressures NZD, and may spark volatility ahead of RBNZ. – vtmarketsmy.com
Written on February 18, 2026 at 3:09 am
Categories: Live Updates
TD Securities forecasts 2.3% US GDP growth in Q4 2025 as spending eases, outlays fall and exports weigh
US growth is cooling: TD Securities sees Q4 2025 GDP at 2.3% as consumers, government spending, and exports weaken, while AI investment holds up. Volatility seems underpriced. – vtmarketsmy.com
Written on February 18, 2026 at 3:09 am
Categories: Live Updates
Commerzbank says Takaichi’s strong mandate allows proactive fiscal measures, including a temporary VAT cut on food
Japan’s election shock boosts fiscal stimulus: Takaichi’s LDP landslide enables big budget moves, including a ¥5T food VAT cut, spiking USD/JPY volatility, likely weakening yen short-term—yet long-term fears may be overdone. – vtmarketsmy.com
Written on February 18, 2026 at 3:09 am
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Despite strong ADP employment data, the US dollar gives up earlier gains as private hiring rises to 10.3K
Jobs and inflation data nudged FX markets: US hiring improved, Canada CPI cooled, keeping DXY firm. Pound and yen weakened, gold stayed capped. Now DXY near 104.5 dominates. – vtmarketsmy.com
Written on February 18, 2026 at 3:09 am
Categories: Live Updates
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