Monthly Archives: January 2026
CFTC net positions for GBP in the UK rose from £-30.5K to £-25.3K
Written on January 17, 2026 at 10:13 am, by
GBP net positions improve; EUR/USD weakens; gold drops; Bitcoin steady; Dash surges on retail interest.
CFTC net positions for the Eurozone decreased from €162.8K to €132.7K
Written on January 17, 2026 at 10:12 am, by
Non-commercial eurozone net positions dropped, suggesting shifting trader sentiment and evolving strategies in euro currency markets.
Profit-taking by traders leads to gold prices dropping below $4,600 amid rising doubts about Fed cuts
Written on January 17, 2026 at 9:44 am, by
Gold dipped below $4,600 as strong US data and easing geopolitical risks pressured prices and rate expectations.
Due to strong US economic indicators, the Australian Dollar struggles against the US Dollar’s support
Written on January 17, 2026 at 9:42 am, by
AUD/USD dips as strong US data dims Fed rate cut hopes; Australian, Chinese data await next week.
The US Oil Rig Count from Baker Hughes reached 410, exceeding the anticipated 407
Written on January 17, 2026 at 9:13 am, by
US oil rigs rise, gold falls, currencies shift on Fed policy outlook and strong US economic data.
During the week ahead, the US Dollar faced instability due to geopolitical and domestic uncertainties
Written on January 17, 2026 at 9:12 am, by
US Dollar remains uncertain amid geopolitical tensions and Fed focus; key inflation and jobs data ahead.
The Japanese Yen strengthens against the US Dollar, causing USD/JPY to fall to 158.00
Written on January 17, 2026 at 8:43 am, by
USD/JPY dips to 158.00 amid Japan’s intervention concerns, political uncertainty, and Bank of Japan policy expectations.
WTI Oil rises to approximately $59.80 per barrel due to reduced tensions in Iran and supply concerns
Written on January 17, 2026 at 8:42 am, by
WTI oil prices rebounded on eased Iran tensions, but oversupply fears continue to cap further gains.
Amidst strong US data, the British Pound remains steady around 1.3380 against the US Dollar
Written on January 17, 2026 at 8:14 am, by
The Pound trades flat near 1.3380 amid strong USD; weak performance continues despite minor recovery.
Vice Chair Michelle Bowman expressed concerns over labour market risks, urging continued rate cuts by the Fed
Written on January 17, 2026 at 8:13 am, by
Fed Vice Chair Bowman urges interest rate cuts, citing fragile labor market and easing inflation pressures.
