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EUR/USD drops even though the Dollar pared some of its earlier gains on Friday sparked by solid US economic data releases

United States CFTC Oil NC Net Positions climbed from previous 57.4K to 58.1K

Japan CFTC JPY NC Net Positions down to ¥-45.2K from previous ¥8.8K

Australia CFTC AUD NC Net Positions rose from previous $-19K to $-18.8K

United States CFTC S&P 500 NC Net Positions down to $-122.1K from previous $-106.1K

United States CFTC S&P 500 NC Net Positions: $-1221K vs previous $-106.1K

United States CFTC Gold NC Net Positions up to $251.2K from previous $227.6K

United Kingdom CFTC GBP NC Net Positions increased to £-25.3K from previous £-30.5K

Eurozone CFTC EUR NC Net Positions fell from previous €162.8K to €132.7K

Gold (XAU/USD) registers losses of over 0.70% on Friday as traders take profits, as in the last two weeks, data in

The Australian Dollar (AUD) trades on the back foot against the US Dollar (USD) on Friday, as resilient US economic data

United States Baker Hughes US Oil Rig Count came in at 410, above forecasts (407)

The US Dollar (USD) lacked directional momentum this week amid geopolitical and local uncertainty.

USD/JPY trades lower around 158.00 on Friday at the time of writing, down 0.40% on the day, as the Japanese Yen

West Texas Intermediate (WTI) US Oil trades around $59.80 per barrel on Friday at the time of writing, up 1.60% on

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Trump: I may want to keep Hassett where he isCanada strikes tariff deal with China on agriculture and electric vehiclesPowell will

The Fed's Jefferson is out with a speech late in the day but he isn't giving much away:Some upside risks remain,

The New York Times is out with an article on Fed Chairman Jerome Powell:Powell cultivated deep Congressional ties anticipating political backlash.GOP

Oil prices are under some pressure after Trump writes:I greatly respect the fact that all scheduled hangings, which were to take

Spot prices for lithium have experienced significant volatility to begin 2026, with Scotiabank analysts characterizing the recent surge as disconnected from

We haven't heard much from Bowman since she was ruled out as a candidate for Fed Chair.US economy has been resilientWage

Trump seems to rule out Hassett as Fed chair in comments.Trump said that Hassett was good on TV today and that

Prior was 39Current single-family home sales 41 vs 42 priorProspective buyers 23 vs 26 priorHome sales expectations over the next six

Sector OverviewToday's market shows a robust performance in the technology and semiconductor sectors, with companies like Nvidia (NVDA) and Advanced Micro

The good news continues to roll in for the US economy as December industrial production rose 0.4%, beating the 0.1% consensus.

The final candidate for Fed Chairman met with President Trump this week and maybe he still has a chance. The President

Canada and China are re-setting ties after leaders Mark Carney and Xi Jinping met in Beijing.The leaders agreed to lower tariffs

How have interest rate expectations changed after this week's events?Indian Rupee targeting new record lows as RBI's interventions continue to failNo

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Rate cuts by year-endFed: 48 bps (95% probability of no change at the upcoming meeting)BoE: 43 bps (94% probability of no

Japan Signals Resolve at 160 Yen; Joint Intervention Talk and BoJ Speculations

Yen is once again attempting to recover from its recent sharp losses, with momentum this time supported by a more forceful

Dollar Surges, Fed Cut Bets Slide, as Jobless Claims Drop Below Key 200k Mark

Dollar climbed sharply in early US session as markets continued to pare back bets on a Fed rate cut in Q1

Markets Breathe Easier After Trump Signals Restraint on Iran

Early market nervousness over a potential escalation in the Middle East eased as investors reassessed the likelihood of near-term US military

Japan Steps Up Verbal Intervention, Yen Finds Temporary Breathing Room

Yen recovered broadly today after Japan delivered its strongest verbal intervention in months, temporarily slowing the currency’s slide. The shift in

Takaichi Trade Tests Yen Limits, Powell Backed by Global Central Bankers

“Takaichi trade” remained the dominant theme in markets today. Nikkei added nearly 1.5% on the day, pushing to yet another record

Dollar Stalls as CPI Confirms Fed Pause in January

Dollar gyrates in a tight range and remains an underperformer for the week, showing little reaction to December US consumer inflation

Yen Rout Extends as Takaichi Trade Takes Hold, Japanese Stocks Fly

Yen came under renewed and intense pressure during Asian session, as domestic equities surged more than 3% to new record highs

Fed Credibility Risk Sends 10-Yr Yield Above 4.2, Euro to Benefit as Dollar Alternative?

With the economic calendar nearly empty, markets are fixated on the escalating political risk surrounding Fed Chair Jerome Powell, who is

Powell–Trump Clash Adds Risk Premium, But Calm Largely Holds for Now

News of a US criminal investigation into Fed Chair Jerome Powell dominated global financial headlines, injecting a fresh dose of political

Geopolitics Everywhere, Panic Nowhere in Resilient Global Markets

The first full week of 2026 delivered a barrage of geopolitical shocks that would normally be expected to rattle global markets.

Dollar Eases Slightly as NFP Fails to Deliver Upside Surprise

Dollar softened modestly in early US trading after the release of mixed December labor market data. The headline payroll gain undershot

Dollar Leads into NFP as USD/JPY Nears Breakout

Dollar is trading broadly higher in Asian session today, and remains the strongest performer of the week, as markets head into

Dollar Drifts Higher as Risk Tone Softens Amid Geopolitics, Tariff Ruling Looms

Market sentiment has tilted mildly risk-off, though there is no sign of aggressive follow-through selling. Price action suggests caution rather than

Risk Tone Softens, Oil Slips and Geopolitics Linger

Global markets have turned cautious again, with the mild selloff in US equities overnight that carried into Asian trading. A key

ADP Reinforces ‘Cooling Not Cracking’ Jobs Narrative, Markets Back in Standby Mode

Global markets are trading in mixed fashion, with risk appetite showing early signs of fatigue after a strong start to the

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