Hotter inflation is back: Q4 PCE rose 2.9% (vs 2.8%), and January CPI hit 3.2%, slashing March cut odds. Yields rise, stocks face pressure—hedge with index puts or call spreads. – vtmarketsmy.com
US Q4 GDP grew just 1.4%, missing 3% forecasts—signaling faster slowdown. Markets now expect earlier Fed rate cuts, higher volatility, falling yields, and a weaker dollar. – vtmarketsmy.com
US PCE inflation hit 2.9% in December, topping forecasts and signaling stickier prices. Markets now expect fewer early-2026 Fed cuts, higher yields, rising volatility, and a stronger dollar. – vtmarketsmy.com
Hot inflation surprise: December PCE rose 0.4% vs 0.3% forecast, hinting stubborn price pressures. Markets now expect fewer 2026 rate cuts, boosting dollar strength while raising volatility risk for tech. – vtmarketsmy.com
US consumers kept spending steady in December, up 0.4% as expected—calming markets, supporting a patient Fed, lowering volatility, shifting focus to inflation, and signaling risk as savings drop. – vtmarketsmy.com
Core PCE rose 0.4% in December, beating forecasts and signaling sticky inflation. Markets now expect fewer 2026 Fed rate cuts, boosting Treasury volatility and favoring swing-focused options strategies. – vtmarketsmy.com
US personal income rose 0.3% in December, matching forecasts—no shock, less fear. With the Fed staying patient and VIX near 14, expect calmer markets, premium-selling setups, and steady consumer spending. – vtmarketsmy.com
US core PCE hit 3% vs 2.9% expected, stoking “higher for longer” fears. Fading March rate-cut odds are boosting dollar strength, lifting VIX, and driving volatility in SOFR options. – vtmarketsmy.com
Friday’s US flash PMI could boost the dollar: services and manufacturing are expected to rise. EUR/USD broke 1.1766 support; below the 20-day EMA, traders eye 1.1670 and bearish options. – vtmarketsmy.com
EUR/GBP slipped as booming UK retail sales and strong PMIs lifted Sterling, while Eurozone data failed to inspire. Despite a weekly rise, traders may target 0.8550 via puts. – vtmarketsmy.com
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