Oil pulled back after a six-month high as Iran tensions boosted supply fears, but inventory builds, tariff uncertainty, and weak growth capped demand—leaving WTI near $66 and likely range-bound. – vtmarketsmy.com
Bank of England’s Huw Pill warns inflation risks remain high despite labour stabilising. Disinflation is slow; wage pressures linger. Expect rates higher for longer, supporting sterling and challenging bets on cuts. – vtmarketsmy.com
BoE Governor Bailey says April inflation near target could allow easing, but March cuts are uncertain. With CPI still 2.9%, expect higher-for-longer rates—trade SONIA options and GBP/USD straddles. – vtmarketsmy.com
A Supreme Court ruling scrapped Trump’s IEEPA tariffs, cutting Brazil’s effective US rate toward 10%. Exports and Brazilian assets may rebound, but Section 232/301 risks linger—raising hedged EWZ and BRL options trades. – vtmarketsmy.com
GBP/USD climbs near 1.3530, but a BOE rate-cut hint and UK by-election risk clash with steady Fed messaging and fresh US tariffs, keeping traders alert to 1.3400 support. – vtmarketsmy.com
USD/JPY surges as strong US data and tariff fears boost the dollar while Japan’s cautious BOJ weakens the yen. Near multi-decade highs, traders eye 164 call options amid rising volatility. – vtmarketsmy.com
USD/CAD hovers near 1.3705 as new US tariffs and fewer Fed cut bets boost the Dollar. Watch Trump’s address and Canada GDP; volatility is rising, oil matters less. – vtmarketsmy.com
Silver surged 6% on tariff news, then slipped to $87.87 as traders took profits. Supply deficits may persist into 2026, while Fed data, key supports ($85/$80), and options strategies shape bullish bets. – vtmarketsmy.com
US court scraps IEEPA tariffs: ASEAN-6 revert to MFN plus 15% Section 122 until July 2026. Malaysia/Thailand/Vietnam/Indonesia gain; Singapore slightly loses. Exemptions persist; investors eye FX longs and volatility plays. – vtmarketsmy.com
EUR/USD hovered near 1.1775 after a bounce, as split Fed-rate views supported the dollar. Later, policy divergence flipped bullish for euros. Watch key levels, data, and options plays. – vtmarketsmy.com
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