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    17 February 2026
    UOB predicts Malaysia’s growth will ease as BNM holds rates; Q4 2025 GDP hits 6.3% year on year

    Malaysia just clocked its fastest growth since 2022: 4Q25 GDP surged 6.3%, lifting 2025 to 5.2% above forecasts. But expect cooling in 2026, steady rates, and hedging-focused markets. – vtmarketsmy.com

    17 February 2026
    BNY analysts expect BI to hold rates at 4.75% to support rupiah stability, keep an easing bias and limit cuts

    Bank Indonesia is set to hold rates at 4.75%, prioritizing rupiah defense over growth. Expect stronger FX intervention, lower USD/IDR volatility, and potential opportunities in range-bound options strategies. – vtmarketsmy.com

    17 February 2026
    DBS strategist Philip Wee says China is steering the CNY higher as USD/CNY dips below 7.00 and holds firm within its band

    China is guiding the yuan stronger after the tariff truce, boosting credibility and global use. USD/CNY trends lower, volatility is suppressed, and yield spreads attract inflows—creating opportunities in CNH longs, puts, and carry. – vtmarketsmy.com

    17 February 2026
    Markets expect the RBNZ to keep the OCR at 2.25%, with a 99% chance priced in

    Markets expect RBNZ to hold rates at 2.25% tomorrow, but hot 3.1% inflation and ultra-low 3.3% unemployment could force hawkish guidance—sparking NZ dollar volatility and rate-hike bets. – vtmarketsmy.com

    17 February 2026
    Commerzbank’s Moses Lim says Malaysia’s ringgit is leading Asia, backed by growth, FDI inflows, exports and tech investment

    Asia’s top currency no more? Malaysia’s ringgit surged early on growth and exports, but weaker GDP and USD/MYR near 4.78 shift focus to steady rates, firm exports, and range-trading options. – vtmarketsmy.com

    17 February 2026
    Silver fell nearly 1% in the North American session as a firm US dollar pushed it below the 50-day SMA

    Silver slides nearly 1% as a stronger dollar and bearish momentum trap prices in a $75–$80 range. Watch $75: break risks $70+ drops; reclaim $80 targets $85–$90. – vtmarketsmy.com

    17 February 2026
    With US markets closed, the dollar steadied as traders awaited the FOMC minutes, UK CPI and PCE data

    Markets are calm, but Friday’s US Core PCE could shake everything. Dollar stays strong, majors softer, gold far below 2025 highs. Traders watch UK data, Fed minutes, Canada CPI, and geopolitics. – vtmarketsmy.com

    17 February 2026
    OCBC strategists: USD/SGD range-bound near lows as soft US data pressures the dollar

    USD/SGD is stuck near lows as soft US data fuels Fed cut bets and SGD stays strong. Watch 1.2590 support and 1.2670–1.2710 resistance; range trades may win. – vtmarketsmy.com

    17 February 2026
    Gold falls below $5,000 as the US dollar strengthens amid low liquidity, with US and China markets closed

    Gold slid below $5,000 in thin holiday trade as the dollar rose. Fed caution clashes with rate-cut bets, risking more downside. Watch $4,900 support, key data, and geopolitical shocks. – vtmarketsmy.com

    17 February 2026
    BNY expects the BSP to cut Philippine rates by 25 bps to 4.25%, pressuring the peso amid growth worries

    BNY expects the Philippine central bank to cut rates to 4.25% on Feb 19 as growth slows. Inflation looks contained, but peso support may weaken, sparking USD/PHP options and forwards trades. – vtmarketsmy.com

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