Sweden’s unemployment surprise (8.0% vs 8.8%) signals a strong labor market, lowering near-term Riksbank cut odds. With inflation back near target, traders eye SEK strength versus EUR—watch March data. – vtmarketsmy.com
SPY and QQQ are back at a ceiling that’s held since 2021—breakout or reset? Watch weekly closes: QQQ often cracks first. Rising put/call warns caution; use defined-risk spreads. – vtmarketsmy.com
AUD/USD slips near 0.7050 as RBA minutes dodge clear rate guidance, pressuring the Aussie. Focus turns to jobs and CPI. Fed steadiness boosts USD; traders eye downside plays. – vtmarketsmy.com
Inflation may be re-accelerating: TD Securities sees December PCE firming and tariffs lifting prices, keeping inflation sticky into early 2026. Markets are pricing fewer rate cuts, boosting volatility and hedging demand. – vtmarketsmy.com
Canada’s inflation cooled to 2.3%, easing pressure on the Bank of Canada to hike. With core still hot, cuts look unlikely—setting up a steady USD/CAD climb and tactical options trades. – vtmarketsmy.com
New Zealand inflation is running hotter than the RBNZ expected, raising doubts about past rate cuts. ING now sees no February move, but forecasts earlier hikes: two in 2026, one in 2027. – vtmarketsmy.com
Canada’s core inflation stuck at 0.2% in January, keeping annual pace near 2.4%. Strong jobs and wages weaken rate-cut hopes, supporting CAD, pressuring stocks, and boosting volatility hedging demand. – vtmarketsmy.com
Canada’s January CPI was flat at 0%, missing forecasts. Markets now expect earlier Bank of Canada rate cuts, weakening the loonie, boosting stocks, rallying bonds, and favoring REIT/utility plays. – vtmarketsmy.com
Canada inflation hit 2.3% in January, undershooting forecasts and boosting rate-cut bets. Expect weaker CAD, stronger USD/CAD, firmer bonds and rate-sensitive stocks—unless hot 4.5% wage growth delays cuts. – vtmarketsmy.com
Canada’s core inflation flipped from -0.4% to +0.2% in January, shaking rate-cut hopes. Strong jobs and 2.6% core inflation push “higher-for-longer,” lifting the Canadian dollar outlook. – vtmarketsmy.com
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