Morning Blast - 16th February: Holiday Markets, CPI Surprises & Trading Traps

Hosts Ryan and Michael review a quiet Friday in markets, discuss cooler-than-expected U.S. CPI and the limited impact of tariffs, and note key geopolitical and central bank developments. With U.S. markets closed for Presidents Day and China starting Lunar New Year, they warn about thin liquidity, trading traps on holidays, and practical risk-management tips for traders. They finish with a concise look at the data and events to watch this week, including UK labour and inflation, U.S. GDP and PCE, FOMC minutes, and major corporate reports.