Monthly Archives: January 2026
Concerns about the Yen’s weakness affecting profitability and wages were expressed by local business leaders
Written on January 31, 2026 at 7:47 am, by
Japanese business leaders urge currency intervention, citing excessive yen weakness harming profits and wage growth prospects.
The US oil rig count fell short of predictions, registering 411 instead of the expected 412
Written on January 31, 2026 at 7:46 am, by
Oil rigs fell short; stronger US Dollar pressured EUR/USD, GBP/USD, gold, and major cryptocurrencies lower.
The US Dollar strengthens against the Swiss Franc as traders evaluate potential Fed leadership changes
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USD/CHF rebounds as Warsh nomination boosts Fed credibility; strong PPI data supports US Dollar strength.
Challenges persist for the Rupiah due to fiscal issues and increasing state borrowing, despite Bank Indonesia’s efforts
Written on January 31, 2026 at 7:15 am, by
The Rupiah struggles amid fiscal woes and borrowing; recovery hinges on clearer policies and sentiment improvement.
After reaching a six-month peak, NZD/USD retreats to 0.6035 as USD strengthens.
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NZD dips from six-month high amid USD strength, inflation data, and renewed expectations for Fed leadership.
Even with excellent quarterly results, Apple and SoFi declined due to concerns over Warsh’s nomination
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Apple and SoFi posted strong results, but shares fell amid market reaction to Fed Chair nomination uncertainty.
ABN AMRO’s report predicts China’s January PMIs will stabilise; manufacturing remains steady, services may decline
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ABN AMRO expects stable Chinese PMIs, with caution due to Lunar New Year timing distortions.
Profits are taken as gold prices drop sharply, pressured by a strengthening US Dollar and volatility
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Gold tumbles over 7% from record highs amid stronger Dollar, Fed uncertainty, and profit-taking trends.
Excitement surrounds Kevin Warsh’s nomination as Fed Chair, with strong support from Stephen Miran
Written on January 31, 2026 at 5:47 am, by
Stephen Miran backs Warsh’s Fed Chair nomination, advocates balance sheet cuts; USD shows strong currency gains.
According to DBS Bank, the Bank of Korea is likely to hold the base rate at 2.50%
Written on January 31, 2026 at 5:45 am, by
DBS Bank forecasts BOK to hold interest rates at 2.50% through 2026 amid stable inflation.
