Australia’s construction unexpectedly fell, flashing a growth warning. Q4 GDP may disappoint, dragging AUD lower and boosting RBA cut odds. Expect volatility; consider defensive options in AUD, ASX, builders. – vtmarketsmy.com
Japan’s service inflation stayed hot at 2.6% in January, boosting odds of a BoJ rate hike. JGB yields rise, USD/JPY may fall, traders eye yen calls. – vtmarketsmy.com
USD/JPY jumped to 155.86 as yen weakness met BoJ rate-hike doubts. But the tide turned in 2025: BoJ slowly tightened, Fed softened—now rallies toward 152–153 look sellable. – vtmarketsmy.com
Fed’s Collins signals rates may stay on hold: policy is mildly restrictive, inflation stubborn at 2.8%, jobs steady. Productivity and AI could aid disinflation. Expect calmer rate volatility, firmer dollar. – vtmarketsmy.com
Kiwi sliding? NZD/USD hovers near 0.5960 as RBNZ delays hikes to 2026. RBA tighter, US risk-off and tariffs boost USD. Bearish wedge: break 0.5940 targets lower. – vtmarketsmy.com
Fed’s Barkin says policy is well positioned, AI won’t shock growth, and inflation is easing but still above target. With softer jobs and limited pricing power, the Fed waits—keeping markets range-bound. – vtmarketsmy.com
Gold slips to $5,140 as profit-taking and a hawkish Fed boost the dollar. Watch Trump’s State of the Union and Iran talks—trade and geopolitics could spark the next big move. – vtmarketsmy.com
AUD/USD is stuck near 0.7060 ahead of Australia’s CPI. RBA hikes and tariff-driven risk swings reshaped the trend, shifting traders from breakout bets to selling rallies and using options. – vtmarketsmy.com
USD/SGD rebounds after tariff-driven drops as sentiment wobbles. Singapore’s softer core inflation darkens April MAS tightening, but recent spikes revived hike odds. Traders eye options volatility and defined-risk puts. – vtmarketsmy.com
GBP/JPY jumped above 210 as Japan’s leaders warned the BoJ against more rate hikes, weakening the Yen. Key levels: 210.50 resistance, 209.68 support. Options plays: calls, spreads, protective puts. – vtmarketsmy.com
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