Monthly Archives: January 2026
US President Trump declares intention to purchase Venezuelan oil, causing a decline in oil prices
Written on January 9, 2026 at 10:32 pm, by
US plans to buy Venezuelan oil may oversupply market, impact WTI prices, and shift global trade routes.
According to BBH FX analysts, the Canadian Dollar weakens, pushing USD/CAD towards 1.3900 soon
Written on January 9, 2026 at 10:32 pm, by
Canadian Dollar pressured as job losses expected; rate hike odds rise with 70% chance of tightening.
Canadian employment figures are anticipated soon, with expectations of job losses impacting USD/CAD rates
Written on January 9, 2026 at 10:03 pm, by
Canada’s unemployment rose to 6.8% in December; wage growth slowed, but job gains exceeded expectations.
A retest of the 0.6680 level for the Australian Dollar is expected before recovery begins
Written on January 9, 2026 at 10:02 pm, by
AUD may retest 0.6680; range-bound trading expected between 0.6655 and 0.6745 in near term.
Due to widespread weakness, the Japanese Yen fell sharply, with USD/JPY reaching 157.75 highs
Written on January 9, 2026 at 9:33 pm, by
USD/JPY hits 157.75 as Yen weakens amid geopolitical tensions and uncertainty over Bank of Japan policy.
In November, Portugal’s trade balance improved from €-8.458 billion to €-7.543 billion
Written on January 9, 2026 at 9:32 pm, by
Portugal’s trade deficit narrows; markets react to oil shifts, labor data, and evolving currency dynamics globally.
The Supreme Court’s tariff decision may slightly strengthen the USD and boost high-beta currencies like AUD and NZD
Written on January 9, 2026 at 9:03 pm, by
Supreme Court tariff ruling lifts USD slightly; AUD, NZD benefit; EUR weakens; Danish central bank may intervene.
Retail Sales in the Eurozone rose 2.3% year-on-year, exceeding the 1.6% forecast
Written on January 9, 2026 at 8:32 pm, by
Eurozone retail sales rose 2.3% annually in November, surpassing forecasts, but the Euro weakened.
Retail sales in the Eurozone rose to 2.3%, exceeding November’s forecast of 1.6%
Written on January 9, 2026 at 8:31 pm, by
Eurozone retail sales rose 2.3% in November, suggesting strong consumer spending and economic resilience.
During European trading, the NZD/USD pair fell 0.37%, facing intense selling pressure and poor performance
Written on January 9, 2026 at 8:05 pm, by
NZD/USD fell to 0.5730 as selling pressure increased ahead of US NFP data and Fed outlook.
