Jobs and inflation data nudged FX markets: US hiring improved, Canada CPI cooled, keeping DXY firm. Pound and yen weakened, gold stayed capped. Now DXY near 104.5 dominates. – vtmarketsmy.com
Gold plunged 3% as a stronger dollar, higher yields, and progress in US–Iran talks hit safe-haven demand. Fed cut bets fell, volatility jumped, and traders eye $4,800 support. – vtmarketsmy.com
Think the Fed will cut less? BNY’s Velis expects three cuts by 2026, citing narrow healthcare-driven job gains and easing inflation—creating a trade setup via SOFR, swaps, and long vol. – vtmarketsmy.com
Fed’s Barr says jobs look stable but shock-prone, inflation may cool yet stay above 2%. Rates likely on hold; AI won’t trigger cuts. Traders brace for “higher-for-longer” and calm volatility. – vtmarketsmy.com
S&P 500 is coiling between 6780 support and 6985 resistance. Elliott Wave ending diagonal hints a final push to 7120–7190 unless 6780/6521 break. Low VIX makes breakout options attractive. – vtmarketsmy.com
USD/JPY steadied near 153.40 as the dollar struggled and yen gained on BOJ hike bets. But policy diverged: pair now 168.50. Elevated volatility favors straddles, while carry trades remain attractive. – vtmarketsmy.com
Treasury’s 52-week bill yield slipped to 3.345%, hinting at stronger Fed rate-cut bets. Cooling inflation and jobs boost bullish tech trades, weaker dollar plays, and strategies targeting lower volatility. – vtmarketsmy.com
Oil slides as traders watch Iran talks and Hormuz risks: WTI near $62.50, down 1.8%. OPEC+ supply hikes may return, but sanctions and limits temper output, keeping prices range-bound. – vtmarketsmy.com
Stocks slid as tech dragged indexes lower, while Treasury yields hit two-month lows. Big deals stirred volatility. With key Fed and inflation data ahead, traders eye hedges and options plays. – vtmarketsmy.com
Canada inflation is cooling fast: CPI hit 2.3% and core dipped to 2.5%. That gives the Bank of Canada room to cut rates, potentially boosting bonds, stocks, and weakening the loonie. – vtmarketsmy.com
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