Monthly Archives: January 2026
Week Ahead: CPI Tests Dollar Strength

Written on January 12, 2026 at 12:22 pm, by
Markets enter the new week with US inflation data in focus as traders assess dollar strength, equity highs, and extended moves in gold and crypto.
Concerns about US Fed independence lead to increased NZD/USD buying around 0.5745 after losses

Written on January 12, 2026 at 12:03 pm, by
NZD/USD rises amid Fed independence concerns; RBNZ holds rate steady, supporting Kiwi through stable outlook.
The Australian Dollar strengthens against the US Dollar, propelled by Greenback weakness and Federal Reserve worries

Written on January 12, 2026 at 12:02 pm, by
Australian Dollar rebounds as US Dollar weakens; market shifts on Fed concerns and mixed economic data.
Jerome Powell, Chair of the Fed, faces threats of criminal charges over testimony regarding renovations

Written on January 12, 2026 at 11:33 am, by
Justice Department threatens Fed Chair Powell over testimony, raising concerns about Federal Reserve’s independence and interest rate policy.
The USD/CAD pair retreats from a nine-day high of approximately 1.3920 due to USD weakness

Written on January 12, 2026 at 11:32 am, by
USD/CAD weakens below 1.3900 as Fed concerns, oil prices, and economic data drive cautious trading.
Amid heightened tensions in Iran, WTI has risen to approximately $59.20 in early trading
Written on January 12, 2026 at 11:02 am, by
WTI oil rises on Iran unrest, U.S. military tensions, Venezuela crude returns, awaiting API stockpile data.
The People’s Bank of China establishes the USD/CNY reference rate at 7.0108, adjusting from 7.0128

Written on January 12, 2026 at 11:02 am, by
PBoC sets USD/CNY rate at 7.0108, aims for stability, growth, and financial market reform.
After hitting a three-week low, GBP/USD finds buyers near the 200-day SMA, recovering.

Written on January 12, 2026 at 10:32 am, by
GBP/USD rebounds as USD weakens on Fed independence concerns; traders await key US and UK data.
An inquiry has been launched into Jerome Powell by federal prosecutors concerning his congressional testimony.

Written on January 12, 2026 at 10:32 am, by
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell under criminal investigation for possible misinformation to Congress about HQ renovation.
Amid expectations of a dovish Federal Reserve, the EUR/USD pair approaches 1.1650 during trading

Written on January 12, 2026 at 10:02 am, by
EUR/USD hovers near 1.1650 as weaker US job data fuels Fed rate pause speculation amid inflation trends.