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Christine Lagarde, President of the European Central Bank (ECB), explains the ECB's decision to leave key rates unchanged at the February

The number of United States (US) citizens submitting new applications for unemployment insurance rose to 231K for the week ending January

United States Initial Jobless Claims 4-week average climbed from previous 206.25K to 212.25K in January 30

United States Initial Jobless Claims registered at 231K above expectations (212K) in January 30

Eurozone ECB Main Refinancing Operations Rate meets forecasts (2.15%)

Eurozone ECB Rate On Deposit Facility meets forecasts (2%)

Eurozone ECB Main Refinancing Operations Rate came in at 2%, below expectations (2.15%)

Governor Andrew Bailey took questions from reporters, offering markets a clearer sense of how the central bank was thinking. His remarks

Societe Generale analysts highlight that the Yen remains weak despite significant undervaluation relative to purchasing power parity and an improved balance

Russia Central Bank Reserves $ up to $826.8B from previous $786.9B

Russia Central Bank Reserves $ rose from previous $786.9B to $826B

Silver prices have plunged another 17%, erasing a brief recovery and reflecting extreme volatility in precious metals. The renewed drop follows

EUR/JPY trades around 185.40 on Thursday at the time of writing, up 0.10% on the day. The cross is mainly supported

The Euro (EUR) depreciates for the second consecutive day against the US Dollar (USD) on Thursday, trading around 1.1790 at the

The Euro (EUR) is drawing support for a weaker British Pound (GBP) on Thursday, following a dovishly tilted monetary policy decision

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Growth driven by services, notably in IT and communicationsManufacturing is resilientFood inflation increasedConstruction momentum picking upGovernment spending should strengthen demandIndications of

Prior was 209KFour week moving average 212K vs 206.2K priorContinuing claims 1844K vs 1847K expectedThis report wasn't delayed by the US

Deposit rate left at 2.00%Main refinancing rate left at 2.15%Marginal lending facility left at 2.40%Rate decision statement hereThe market was pricing

Headlines:Precious metals hold losses after the plunge in Asia trading earlierBOE leaves bank rate unchanged at 3.75% in February meeting decisionBOE

The main message today is one of good newsDisinflation is on track and ahead of schedule compared to what we expected

US-based employers announced 108,435 job cuts in January 2026, and that is up ~118% compared to the same month last year.

Prior 3.75%Bank rate vote 5-4 vs 7-2 expectedBreeden, Dhingra, Ramsden, Taylor voted for a 25 bps rate cut"All is going well,

FUNDAMENTAL OVERVIEWUSD:The US Dollar continues to rebound against the major currencies after the strong selloff experienced in the last couple of

The meeting decision today is likely to be a non-event. And if so, the ECB will have done their job well.

FUNDAMENTAL OVERVIEWUSD:The US Dollar continues to rebound after the strong selloff experienced in the last couple of weeks of January. The

Prior +0.2%; revised to +0.1%Retail sales +1.3% vs +1.6% y/y expectedPrior +2.3%; revised to +2.4%That's a slightly more disappointing end to

The rollercoaster ride continues as the volatile selling is not quite over yet. Precious metals looked on course for a modest

The European Central Bank (ECB) is expected to hold interest rates steady today with the policy rate to remain at 2.00%.

Prior 40.1That's a modest uptick in UK construction activity, with this being the slowest reduction in seven months. All three sub-sectors

Sydney, Australia, 5 February 2026 —Amid heightened volatility in global precious metals markets ,VT Markets has proven the strength of its

Deepening AI Anxiety Hits Sentiment; ECB and BoE in Focus

Risk-off sentiment intensified in US tech sector overnight, with another down day in the NASDAQ. The move reflected growing unease rather

Euro Shrugs Off Soft Inflation, Dollar Steady after ADP Miss

Euro is trading steadily today despite inflation data coming in weaker than expected. The muted market reaction suggests investors are comfortable

Yen Slides Again as Election Bets Build

Yen selloff returned to focus in Asian trading today as investors positioned ahead of Japan’s snap election this weekend. continues to

FX Drifts as US Data Quiet and NFP Release Delayed

Forex markets are trading relatively steady as the US session gets underway, with no strong directional conviction emerging. Early risk-on momentum

Risk-On Asia and Hawkish RBA Propel Aussie Higher

Australian Dollar surged broadly in Asia session, drawing fresh strength from a hawkish RBA rate hike that reinforced expectations of further

Dollar Rises as Crypto and Tech Show Strain, Aussie Awaits RBA Guidance

Dollar extended its rebound today, though upside momentum remains restrained. Price action suggests markets are still digesting recent shifts in policy

Yen Slips as Takaichi Tones Down Intervention Rhetoric

Yen came under renewed pressure today after comments over the weekend from Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi suggested a softer stance

A Credible Fed Choice Tames Tail Risks, Not the Cycle

Last week delivered yet another reminder that volatility has become a feature this year, rather than an exception. Sudden repricing episodes

Warsh Pick Calms Fed Fears But No Dollar Turnaround

US President Donald Trump today finally named former Fed Governor Kevin Warsh to succeed Jerome Powell as Fed Chair, bringing an

Dollar Consolidates as Warsh Hints and Shutdown Deal Calm Nerves

Dollar is consolidating within a narrow range today, reflecting a temporary balance between supportive near-term developments and persistent longer-term headwinds. Volatility

Dollar Stays Heavy as Trump Renews Attacks on Fed Powell, Oil Surges

Trading in the FX markets has turned notably listless, with Dollar continuing to drift lower but without broad-based follow-through. Political pressure,

Fed Non-Event Gives Way to Higher Yields and Record Metals

Market reaction to the Fed’s widely expected rate hold was muted overnight, with equities struggling to find direction. S&P 500 briefly

Bessent’s Strong Dollar Talk Fails to Convince as Recovery Lacks Conviction

Dollar found modest support in early US trading, managing a mild recovery as markets position cautiously ahead of the Federal Reserve’s

Dollar Breaches 1.2 Against Euro, Selloff Deepens as Trump Welcomes Weakness

Dollar’s selloff extended through the week, only managing a brief pause after slipping through the key psychological level of 1.2 against

Dollar Reprieve Fades as Risk Aversion Reasserts, Swiss Franc Jumps

The brief reprieve for Dollar has already faded. As markets move into the US session, the greenback is once again under

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