Pound slips from four-year highs as the Bank of England turns dovish and UK politics wobble—now all eyes on UK GDP and US CPI, with traders bracing for a volatility breakout. – vtmarketsmy.com
Kiwi dollar stays near multi-month highs around 0.6050 as weak US payroll revisions hit USD. Fed cuts expected, RBNZ on hold. Watch US CPI, NZ data; 0.6094 breakout possible. – vtmarketsmy.com
USD/JPY slid near 153 as Japan’s election shock boosts yen and stocks. But strong US jobs data props up the dollar. With CPI next, options volatility surges—expect a breakout. – vtmarketsmy.com
AUD/USD hit its highest since 2022 after weak US jobs data and strong RBA rate hikes. Iron ore strength adds fuel, but US CPI may spark volatility. Traders eye 0.7200. – vtmarketsmy.com
Malaysia’s output beats forecasts as electronics exports surge, boosting the ringgit to 2018 highs. USD/MYR is seen stuck at 3.90–4.00, prompting options-selling strategies, despite mining risks. – vtmarketsmy.com
China inflation likely stays below a 2% target, so it won’t limit PBOC action. ING expects 2026 easing—rate and RRR cuts—supporting equities, boosting bonds, weakening yuan, and volatility trades. – vtmarketsmy.com
AUD/JPY slid 1% as yen surged after Takaichi’s election win, BoJ tightening bets and intervention fears. Uptrend holds, but 108/107.50 breaks risk 105. Cheap puts hedge downside. – vtmarketsmy.com
Fed’s Beth Hammack says unemployment is stabilizing and spending holds up, so rates near “neutral” may stay unchanged. With inflation at 2.9%, markets shift focus to spending and debt risks. – vtmarketsmy.com
Malaysia just hit a decade-low 2.9% unemployment in 4Q25, and it may stick in 2026—supporting a steadier Ringgit. Strong inflation, booming AI-driven exports, and stable rates reinforce resilience. – vtmarketsmy.com
China under-spent in 2025, leaving funds to boost 2026 stimulus. Deficit may rise to 8.5% GDP, supporting consumption, infrastructure, commodities, equities, and possibly yuan strength. – vtmarketsmy.com
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