India’s industrial output rose to 4.2% in January, while gold holds at $2,920 amid economic shifts.
US CPI report in focus; dollar steady; EUR/USD above 1.0900; USD/JPY rebounds; risk trades struggle; Lagarde speaks.
India’s manufacturing grew to 5.5%, US inflation rose, EUR/USD strengthened, gold stayed above $2,900.
Honda proposed a ¥15,000 wage hike, below the union’s ¥19,500 request. Nissan offered ¥16,500, while Toyota complied.
NZD momentum is neutral, trading between 0.5675-0.5730; a drop below 0.5660 may prevent reaching 0.5775.
TSMC discusses managing Intel’s foundry with Nvidia, AMD, and Broadcom, ensuring a stake under 50% to address concerns.
Oil prices rose as the US dollar weakened, while inventory changes and revised surplus estimates impacted market expectations.
Goldman Sachs raises credit spread forecasts, lowers S&P 500 target, cites tariffs, economic risks, and Fed concerns.
GBP/USD may test 1.2975 but faces resistance; a drop below 1.2855 signals weakening upward momentum.
Toyota, Hitachi, and Nissan have agreed to union-requested wage increases, with raises up to JPY 17,000 monthly.
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