Monthly Archives: January 2026
Governor Ueda indicated that interest rate hikes will persist if the economy aligns with projections
Written on January 5, 2026 at 11:59 am, by
BoJ to raise rates as economy strengthens; Yen gains amid shift from ultra-loose policy and rising inflation.
After hitting a one-month low, the NZD/USD pair rebounds slightly above the mid-0.5700s
Written on January 5, 2026 at 11:58 am, by
NZD/USD recovers slightly but struggles; USD gains on geopolitical tensions, with data and policy expectations key.
In December, China’s Services PMI decreased to 52.0, falling from 52.1 in November
Written on January 5, 2026 at 11:28 am, by
Australian Dollar dips as China’s services PMI slightly falls; trade ties and interest rates remain key factors.
In December, the Services PMI for China from RatingDog fell from 52.1 to 52
Written on January 5, 2026 at 11:27 am, by
China’s Services PMI dips slightly, signaling potential economic shifts amid global pressures and geopolitical uncertainties.
Russell 2000 Index Trading Guide 2026 | Small-Cap Investment Strategies
Written on January 5, 2026 at 11:06 am, by
Key Takeaways What Is the Russell 2000 Index? Understanding America’s Small-Cap Benchmark The Russell 2000 index stands as one of the most widely quoted measures of small-cap stock performance in the United States. Managed by FTSE Russell, a subsidiary of the London Stock Exchange Group, this market capitalisation-weighted index has become the definitive benchmark for Continue Reading
The PBOC established the USD/CNY central rate at 7.0230, adjusting from the prior 7.0288
Written on January 5, 2026 at 10:57 am, by
PBOC sets USD/CNY at 7.0230, diverging from estimates; uses varied tools to guide monetary policy.
The EUR/USD pair declines to approximately 1.1710, influenced by safe-haven demand amid geopolitical tensions
Written on January 5, 2026 at 10:28 am, by
EUR/USD weakens as US Dollar gains on safe-haven demand amid Venezuela crisis and Fed rate uncertainty.
Amid geopolitical tensions, West Texas Intermediate trades around $57.30, rising above $57.00 due to Venezuela unrest
Written on January 5, 2026 at 10:27 am, by
WTI crude rises to $57.30 amid Venezuela tensions; market watches API report and OPEC’s response.
The GBP/USD pair experiences slight declines beneath the mid-1.3400s due to rising geopolitical tensions
Written on January 5, 2026 at 8:58 am, by
GBP/USD dips slightly as geopolitical tensions boost USD; diverging Fed-BoE views limit pair’s downside potential.
In December, Japan’s Jibun Bank Manufacturing PMI rose to 50, compared to 49.7 previously
Written on January 5, 2026 at 8:57 am, by
Japan’s manufacturing steadies; geopolitical tensions roil markets; upcoming U.S. data and crypto optimism shape outlook.
