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USD faces pressure from geopolitical events, while GBP shows strength amid UK budget optimism. Federal Reserve rate cuts may limit USD gains, creating opportunities for GBP/USD upside. – vtmarketsmy.com

Japan’s manufacturing PMI remained steady at 50, indicating stability amid global tensions affecting financial markets. Rising gold prices and the strengthening US dollar highlight the volatility and caution in trading. – vtmarketsmy.com

Gold prices have soared to $4,370 amid US-Venezuela tensions, driven by geopolitical uncertainty and expected Federal Reserve rate cuts. This surge indicates gold’s safe-haven appeal during crises. – vtmarketsmy.com

Geopolitical tensions, particularly Maduro’s capture, have weakened the AUD/USD to 0.6685. Safe-haven flows boost the USD, while potential RBA rate hikes could offer support for the AUD in a volatile market. – vtmarketsmy.com

Philadelphia’s Fed President Anna Paulson sees a stabilizing job market and moderating inflation, signaling potential interest rate cuts ahead. The outlook remains positive, resembling a mid-1990s economic soft landing. – vtmarketsmy.com

OPEC+ maintains oil output amid tensions and geopolitical risks, impacting prices. Analysts expect volatility as global demand shifts, particularly with Venezuela’s crude threat and fluctuating U.S. economic data. – vtmarketsmy.com

The S&P 500 and Nasdaq dropped despite a strong earnings outlook. As profit-taking occurs, protective strategies like put options and collars may safeguard investors amid a leaner 2026 market forecast. – vtmarketsmy.com

US equities opened 2026 cautiously, with optimism for growth despite tech sector weaknesses. Opportunities in pairs trading and options strategies emerge amid uncertainty around Fed leadership and tariff impacts. – vtmarketsmy.com

Currency markets are steady but poised for changes as key economic data on employment and inflation is set to release. Traders anticipate potential market shifts, particularly for the US dollar and gold. – vtmarketsmy.com

US equities started 2026 cautiously, with optimism for S&P 500 gains despite flat opening. Chipmakers thrived amid AI investments, while concerns linger over tech stocks, Federal Reserve leadership, and Berkshire Hathaway’s future. – vtmarketsmy.com