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Federal Reserve’s Bowman proposes allowing staff to hold small crypto assets, signaling institutional acceptance of digital currencies. This shift may reduce ban risks and encourage investment strategy opportunities amidst improving market conditions. – vtmarketsmy.com

Market calmness masks potential volatility as Trump meets Zelensky and European leaders. Retail earnings, Fed minutes, and UK data loom, while Ethereum falters. Traders eye strategic options ahead. – vtmarketsmy.com

White House adviser Navarro urges India to stop funding Russia through oil purchases, signaling rising geopolitical tensions. Traders should prepare for potential oil price increases and impacts on the Indian Rupee. – vtmarketsmy.com

BTC and ETH are declining after recent highs, signaling a market shift. Traders are advised to manage risks and consider protective strategies as volatility rises, with $112K being a crucial support level. – vtmarketsmy.com

Implied volatility defines crucial support and resistance levels for US500, NAS100, and GER40 indices. Traders can use these ranges to inform entry and exit strategies amid current market uncertainty. – vtmarketsmy.com

The Indian government plans to cut GST on small cars and life insurance, potentially boosting demand. Investors should consider options on auto stocks and insurance companies amid this market-changing proposal. – vtmarketsmy.com

This week’s retail earnings, led by Walmart and Home Depot, will reveal whether companies absorb increasing costs or pass them to consumers, affecting market forecasts and consumer behavior amid rising inflation. – vtmarketsmy.com

The People’s Bank of China set a stronger yuan reference rate at 7.1322, aiming to curb currency depreciation. With liquidity injections, volatility in USD/CNY options may be overstated, suggesting patient trading strategies. – vtmarketsmy.com

Singapore’s non-oil exports fell 4.6%, worse than expected, signaling weaker demand and potential economic impacts. This trend hints at a weaker Singapore Dollar and urges cautious investment strategies. – vtmarketsmy.com

The People’s Bank of China manages the yuan’s daily midpoint within a fixed +/- 2% band, controlling its depreciation to support exports while ensuring stability in the currency market. – vtmarketsmy.com