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In January, Canada’s BoC core CPI slowed to 2.6% year over year, down from 2.8% previously
Canada’s core inflation just cooled to 2.6% from 2.8%—a key crack in BoC’s stance. Markets now expect spring rate cuts, weaker CAD, and fresh opportunities in rate and FX options. – vtmarketsmy.com
Written on February 17, 2026 at 6:08 pm
Categories: Live Updates
February’s Empire State manufacturing index in New York topped forecasts, rising to 7.1 versus 6 expected
New York’s Empire State Manufacturing Index beat forecasts (7.1 vs 6), signaling stronger growth. Combined with sticky inflation and strong jobs, Fed cuts may slip. Consider higher-rate trades, cyclical upside, Nasdaq hedges, stronger dollar. – vtmarketsmy.com
Written on February 17, 2026 at 5:09 pm
Categories: Live Updates
Weak UK jobs data pressures sterling, ends GBP/JPY gains and turns near-term bias bearish below 210.00
GBP/JPY slid to 207.28 as weak UK jobs data fuels BoE rate-cut bets. Yen stayed firm. Charts turn bearish below 210. Options favor breakouts: calls above 209, puts below 206.5. – vtmarketsmy.com
Written on February 17, 2026 at 5:09 pm
Categories: Live Updates
In January, the US ADP four-week average employment change rose to 10.3K from 6.5K previously
A tiny ADP bump in 2024 signaled surprising strength, delaying Fed cuts. Now 2026 data cools: 70% odds of May cut. Traders eye SOFR options, VIX hedges, and weaker dollar. – vtmarketsmy.com
Written on February 17, 2026 at 5:09 pm
Categories: Live Updates
Savage says lower JGB yields and strong five-year demand have eased fiscal fears, boosting the yen since the February election
Japan’s post-election shift is reshaping global trades: stronger JGB demand, falling yields, a flatter curve, and a firmer yen. Watch USD/JPY 150 as stocks slide and risk-off hedges rise. – vtmarketsmy.com
Written on February 17, 2026 at 5:09 pm
Categories: Live Updates
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