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Following divergences between BoJ and Fed policies, the Japanese yen strengthens, pushing USD/JPY toward resistance near 153.75
USD/JPY stalled near 153.75, slipping toward 153.2 as intervention fears grow. Diverging Fed–BoJ rates drive moves, while data and FOMC minutes loom. Options hedges: long JPY calls, sell short-dated premium. – vtmarketsmy.com
Written on February 17, 2026 at 5:09 am
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After the RBA minutes, the Australian dollar remains subdued as AUD/USD drifts near 0.7070 in Asian trading hours
AUD/USD slid to 0.7070 after RBA minutes signaled data-driven policy with no fixed rate path. With Australia cooling and the Fed still cautious, markets brace for volatility and downside. – vtmarketsmy.com
Written on February 17, 2026 at 5:09 am
Categories: Live Updates
RBA minutes show February hike was driven by stronger data, persistent inflation and looser financial conditions
RBA minutes reveal February’s rate hike to 3.85% was driven by stubborn inflation—yet now inflation cools and jobs soften, shifting bets to cuts, higher volatility, and a weaker Aussie dollar. – vtmarketsmy.com
Written on February 17, 2026 at 5:09 am
Categories: Live Updates
Commerzbank says the PBoC may target overnight repo rates, echoing the Fed, as seasonal lending stays strong
China’s central bank may pivot to the overnight repo rate as its key policy anchor, signaling easier policy. Seasonal lending masked weak demand, and low inflation boosts cut expectations—pressuring yields and the yuan. – vtmarketsmy.com
Written on February 17, 2026 at 4:11 am
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UOB predicts Malaysia’s growth will ease as BNM holds rates; Q4 2025 GDP hits 6.3% year on year
Malaysia just clocked its fastest growth since 2022: 4Q25 GDP surged 6.3%, lifting 2025 to 5.2% above forecasts. But expect cooling in 2026, steady rates, and hedging-focused markets. – vtmarketsmy.com
Written on February 17, 2026 at 4:11 am
Categories: Live Updates
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