Hang Seng’s strong rally is stalling at long-term resistance, and Chinese New Year often sparks pivots. Watch CNY-week candles for reversal signs; 21,417 is key support. SPX contagion may stay limited. – vtmarketsmy.com
Oil dipped after US–Iran talks eased strike fears, then rebounded as real supply threats emerged: Kazakhstan export shortfalls, India potentially cutting Russian imports, EU tanker bans—tightening markets and fueling higher prices. – vtmarketsmy.com
Norway’s inflation shock and strong wages push Nomura to expect only one Norges Bank rate cut—delayed to December 2026—to 3.75%, keeping NOK strong and markets positioned for higher rates. – vtmarketsmy.com
Dollar slips versus yen as weak US jobs and retail sales fuel Fed cut bets, pushing USD/JPY toward key support. Japan officials warn against speculation; options traders eye bearish puts amid rising volatility. – vtmarketsmy.com
EUR/CHF hit a post-2015 low near 0.9123 as the Swiss franc surged on funding-market forces, including Alphabet’s CHF bond sale and bearish calls. With inflation calm, the SNB stays hands-off, inviting further downside. – vtmarketsmy.com
Silver dipped 1.49% to $82.63, but the bigger story is momentum: up 16% YTD. A weaker dollar, steady rates, and booming solar demand keep the uptrend intact. – vtmarketsmy.com
Dollar weakness is back: DXY drifts in a tight range as options traders pile into dollar puts. All eyes now on US jobs, NFIB, retail sales, and auctions to break the stalemate. – vtmarketsmy.com
Gold hovers near $5,050—waiting for a spark. Softer geopolitics caps safe-haven demand, while Fed cut bets and a weaker dollar support prices. US data and central-bank buying may push a $5,100 breakout. – vtmarketsmy.com
Japan’s new supermajority sparks yen-watch drama: USD/JPY nears 158–162, reviving intervention fears. HSBC says talk won’t fix finances; lasting yen strength needs BoJ tightening, fiscal discipline, and flow-friendly reforms. – vtmarketsmy.com
EUR/GBP climbed near 0.8712 as Pound slumped on UK political scandal and investor jitters. Watch 0.8720–0.8745 breakout, 0.8800 target. Options: short-dated calls; hedge snapback risks. – vtmarketsmy.com
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