Monthly Archives: January 2026
Amid geopolitical concerns and uncertainty, gold prices surge towards $4,600, continuing their upward trend
Written on January 13, 2026 at 12:03 pm, by
Gold surges to $4,600 amid Powell probe, Iran tensions, and investor shift toward safe-haven assets.
In November, Japan’s trade balance reached ¥3137.8 billion, surpassing ¥2476.4 billion from before
Written on January 13, 2026 at 12:02 pm, by
Japan reports trade surplus; currencies, crypto, and commodities show mixed moves amid economic data and geopolitical tensions.
In December, Japan’s year-on-year bank lending exceeded predictions, achieving a rate of 4.4%
Written on January 13, 2026 at 11:33 am, by
Japan’s lending grows, yen weakens; oil rises, gold steady; crypto mixed amid political, economic uncertainties.
In November, Japan’s current account fell short of forecasts at ¥3.674 trillion
Written on January 13, 2026 at 11:32 am, by
Japan’s current account fell, yen weakened; Bitcoin rises; gold steadies ahead of US inflation data release.
USDJPY Hikes as Political Risks Weigh on Yen
Written on January 13, 2026 at 11:08 am, by
USDJPY hits a one-year high above 158 as political uncertainty and policy ambiguity pressure the Japanese yen.
Concerns regarding the weak Japanese Yen were discussed by Japan’s Finance Minister and US officials
Written on January 13, 2026 at 11:03 am, by
Japan’s Finance Minister discussed yen concerns with the US, prompting slight yen strength through verbal intervention.
A 25% tariff will be imposed by the US on nations trading with Iran, per Trump
Written on January 13, 2026 at 11:02 am, by
Trump imposes 25% tariff on Iran trade; US Dollar Index dips slightly amid market reaction.
Amid political issues in Japan, the USD/JPY pair remains above 158.00, trading positively near 158.10
Written on January 13, 2026 at 10:32 am, by
Yen weakens on political uncertainties; traders eye US CPI, Fed independence concerns, and BoJ policy shifts.
Westpac Consumer Confidence in Australia rose to -1.7%, improving from -9% previously
Written on January 13, 2026 at 10:31 am, by
Westpac Consumer Confidence improves in January, signaling a less pessimistic outlook among Australian consumers.
President of the New York Fed, John Williams, believes inflation will decrease and stabilise by 2027
Written on January 13, 2026 at 10:03 am, by
John Williams affirms Fed policy is curbing inflation; forecasts 2% target by 2027, stable employment ahead.
