Gold nears $5,095 as new US tariffs and trade uncertainty boost safe-haven demand. US-Iran talks and PPI loom, raising volatility. Central bank buying supports prices, but breakthroughs could trigger pullbacks. Trading alert. – vtmarketsmy.com
Trump says global tariffs jump to 15% immediately despite Supreme Court setback, shaking markets. Volatility surges, stocks and dollar wobble; commodities fall. Investors rush to gold and Treasuries as yields drop. – vtmarketsmy.com
New Zealand retail sales beat forecasts at 0.9%, signaling resilient consumers despite slowing growth. Markets barely budged, but it strengthens “higher for longer” RBNZ bets, potentially boosting NZD and volatility ahead. – vtmarketsmy.com
New Zealand retail sales jumped 1.5% in Q4 2025, signaling resilient consumers. That may delay RBNZ rate cuts, lift NZD prospects versus USD and AUD, and prompt hedging ahead. – vtmarketsmy.com
New Zealand retail sales jumped 0.9% vs 0.6% expected, signaling resilient spending. That likely delays RBNZ rate cuts, supports a stronger NZ dollar, favors higher-for-longer swaps, NZD/AUD longs, and NZX volatility trades. – vtmarketsmy.com
Tech is quietly beating the market despite CPI shocks, tariff hikes, and wild swings. QQQ is up vs SPY, but volatility and a strong dollar demand smaller trades, smarter spreads. – vtmarketsmy.com
China’s central bank is likely to hold its key rate at 3.00% on Feb 24, prioritizing yuan stability and targeted support over broad cuts—keeping markets calm now, with easing expected late 2026. – vtmarketsmy.com
Asia’s week hinges on geopolitics, inflation and central bank calls: Korea likely holds rates through 2026, Thailand may cut, China stays steady, and Australia’s CPI could support a hawkish AUD. – vtmarketsmy.com
Malaysia inflation held at 1.6% as growth stayed solid, so Bank Negara likely keeps OPR at 2.75% through 2026. Expect calmer rates, FX divergence risk, and option opportunities. – vtmarketsmy.com
BSP slashed rates to 4.25% as growth weakens and spending delays persist. Forecasts fell, inflation rose. Expect more easing, added liquidity, and a softer peso—potentially pushing USD/PHP toward 57.00. – vtmarketsmy.com
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