China’s central bank is likely to hold its key rate at 3.00% on Feb 24, prioritizing yuan stability and targeted support over broad cuts—keeping markets calm now, with easing expected late 2026. – vtmarketsmy.com
Asia’s week hinges on geopolitics, inflation and central bank calls: Korea likely holds rates through 2026, Thailand may cut, China stays steady, and Australia’s CPI could support a hawkish AUD. – vtmarketsmy.com
Malaysia inflation held at 1.6% as growth stayed solid, so Bank Negara likely keeps OPR at 2.75% through 2026. Expect calmer rates, FX divergence risk, and option opportunities. – vtmarketsmy.com
BSP slashed rates to 4.25% as growth weakens and spending delays persist. Forecasts fell, inflation rose. Expect more easing, added liquidity, and a softer peso—potentially pushing USD/PHP toward 57.00. – vtmarketsmy.com
AUD/USD climbed toward 0.7100 as the dollar weakened, but 2026 shows a calmer, range-bound market near 0.6650. Watch 0.7147 resistance, 0.7000 support; options-selling strategies may shine. – vtmarketsmy.com
Gold jumped above $5,000 as US growth slowed, inflation stayed hot, and the dollar weakened. Tariff uncertainty and geopolitical risks add fuel. Watch yields, jobs, and PPI for gold’s next move. – vtmarketsmy.com
Indonesia’s inflation just breached target, bond auction demand is weakening, and yields may rise. That combo threatens the rupiah: USD/IDR could climb despite modest SRBI inflows, tightening Bank Indonesia’s options. – vtmarketsmy.com
Markets brace for a volatility breakout: hot 3% core PCE clashes with weak 1.4% GDP, stalling DXY near 97.80. Watch options, EUR/GBP, gold, yen, and key data. – vtmarketsmy.com
Gold speculators just stopped moving: CFTC net longs barely dipped from 160K to 159.9K. With inflation sticky and jobs strong, traders await Fed signals—calm positioning could precede volatility. – vtmarketsmy.com
Big oil bulls are back: CFTC net-long crude bets jumped to 141.3K from 117.8K. With OPEC+ cuts and falling U.S. inventories, traders eye calls and 5–10% upside. – vtmarketsmy.com
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