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    14 February 2026
    MUFG analyst Lloyd Chan says Singapore’s FY26 budget prioritises growth by expanding AI investment, enterprise finance and capital inflows

    Singapore’s FY26 budget boosts AI and strategic industries, signaling stronger growth, firmer tax and investment revenues, and targeted relief—already lifting stocks and the SGD, with tech-focused option opportunities. – vtmarketsmy.com

    14 February 2026
    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

    14 February 2026
    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

    14 February 2026
    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

    14 February 2026
    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

    14 February 2026
    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

    14 February 2026
    INGING’s David Havrlant expects the CNB to remain cautious as Czech inflation cools in 2026 and food prices ease

    Czech inflation may cool in 2026, but stubborn core and surging services keep the CNB cautious. Markets see a near coin-flip chance of one rate cut, leaving 3.5% likely. – vtmarketsmy.com

    14 February 2026
    After softer US CPI, the dollar retreats, pushing USD/JPY lower as yen demand remains firm

    Yen surges as US inflation cools, knocking the dollar lower. USD/JPY slides near 152.85, heading for weekly losses. Fed cut bets rise while Japan’s political win and BoJ hikes boost yen. – vtmarketsmy.com

    13 February 2026
    Despite softer US inflation, the US dollar keeps USD/CAD supported near 1.3625, edging higher for a third day

    USD/CAD hovered near 1.3625, lifted by a firm US Dollar despite cooled 2025 inflation. Trade- and tariff-risk headlines plus softer oil weakened CAD; now 2026’s hotter CPI favors USD strength. – vtmarketsmy.com

    13 February 2026
    NatWest shares fall despite strong full-year results after £2.7bn Evelyn Partners deal

    NatWest posted surging income, margins, profits and a bigger dividend, yet shares hit a 200-day low on Evelyn Partners deal fears. Hook: traders may capitalise via put-selling or calls. – vtmarketsmy.com

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