Monthly Archives: January 2026
Trade Winds: China Export Surplus as Trump’s Tariffs Tightens
Written on January 17, 2026 at 8:00 am, by luna
Despite the ongoing impact of Trump’s tariffs, China has posted a record trade surplus of $1.2 trillion. This article explores the effects on forex, equity markets, and commodities, highlighting the implications for emerging markets and key Asian indices. | VT Markets
The Euro declines against the US Dollar, struggling as the latter gains strength, hovering around 1.1600
Written on January 17, 2026 at 7:43 am, by
The Euro weakens as US data boosts the Dollar; EUR/USD trades near support with bearish momentum.
Reaching a record high of $93.75 per troy ounce, silver prices reflect tight supply conditions
Written on January 17, 2026 at 7:42 am, by
Silver hits record $93.75/oz as inventories shrink and demand rises; retail-friendly futures may spur activity.
In December, production fell behind targets by 720,000 bpd, primarily due to Russia and Kazakhstan’s issues
Written on January 17, 2026 at 7:13 am, by
OPEC+ oil output drops in December, driven by Russian and Kazakh disruptions amid geopolitical tensions.
Commerzbank predicts a decline in US crude production, anticipating lower output due to low prices
Written on January 17, 2026 at 7:13 am, by
US crude oil production expected to peak in 2025, then decline due to reduced drilling and oversupply.
Commerzbank’s analyst highlights that record crude oil imports in China stem from increased refinery operations and stockpiling
Written on January 17, 2026 at 6:43 am, by
China’s crude oil imports hit record highs in 2025, driven by refinery expansion and strategic stockpiling.
The British Pound moves sideways around 1.3380, restrained by positive US economic data
Written on January 17, 2026 at 6:43 am, by
GBP/USD holds steady near 1.3380 as strong US data lifts Dollar; Sterling struggles below key averages.
In December, the Consumer Price Index for Russia reduced to 0.3%, down from 0.42%
Written on January 17, 2026 at 6:14 am, by
Inflation slows in Russia; gold and AUD/USD dip, USD/JPY falls, oil rebounds, markets eye U.S. data.
The Japanese Yen strengthens against the US Dollar, outperforming nearly all G10 currencies, as reported by Scotiabank
Written on January 17, 2026 at 6:13 am, by
Japanese Yen rises 0.3% amid intervention talks; bond yields climb, gold dips, AUD pressured by data.
As the US Dollar weakens, the Pound Sterling rises slightly against it, report Scotiabank experts
Written on January 17, 2026 at 5:43 am, by
Pound rises 0.2% on strong UK data; GBP/USD consolidates near key 200-day moving average level.
