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Standard Chartered says Malaysia’s 2025 growth forecast rose to 5.2%, boosting the ringgit on confidence, AI and policy support
Malaysia surged 5.2% in 2025 as AI investment and spending boomed. But can it last? Growth may slow to 4.5% in 2026; BNM likely holds rates, supporting Ringgit. – vtmarketsmy.com
Written on February 14, 2026 at 1:10 am
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Baker Hughes reports U.S. oil rigs fell from 412 to 409, indicating reduced drilling activity nationwide
US oil rigs just dropped to 409, signaling slower future output. With inventories down nearly 3 million barrels, supply tightens—boosting oil price prospects unless OPEC+ hikes or demand falters. – vtmarketsmy.com
Written on February 14, 2026 at 1:09 am
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MUFG’s Lloyd Chan says India’s rebased CPI rose 2.8% year on year, led by food prices, keeping the RBI unchanged
India’s inflation story flipped fast: CPI was 2.8% in 2025, but hit 5.1% by Jan 2026 on food and energy, boosting GDP 7.8% and raising RBI hike, volatility hopes. – vtmarketsmy.com
Written on February 14, 2026 at 1:08 am
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Bessent rejects decoupling from China, supports de-risking, and expects inflation to near the Fed’s 2% target by mid-year
Calm bonds, cooling inflation, and 3% growth could reshape 2026 trades: Bessent favors de-risking with China, not decoupling. Consider positioning for rate cuts, low volatility, and reshoring sector winners. – vtmarketsmy.com
Written on February 14, 2026 at 12:09 am
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After a cooler January CPI, the DJIA rebounded nearly 220 points after an AI-driven sell-off
Stocks rebounded after Thursday’s plunge as cool inflation boosted June rate-cut odds to 83%. Winners: chips and EVs; losers: ad and consumer names. Trade divergence with options, watch key Dow support. – vtmarketsmy.com
Written on February 14, 2026 at 12:09 am
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