Monthly Archives: January 2026
The US Dollar strengthens against the Swiss Franc as traders evaluate potential Fed leadership changes

Written on January 31, 2026 at 7:16 am, by
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.

Written on January 31, 2026 at 6:47 am, by
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

Written on January 31, 2026 at 6:46 am, by
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

Written on January 31, 2026 at 6:16 am, by
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

Written on January 31, 2026 at 6:16 am, by
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.
In a CNBC interview, Raphael Bostic of the Atlanta Fed emphasised the need for patience regarding inflation.

Written on January 31, 2026 at 5:17 am, by
Federal Reserve’s Bostic urges patience on rate cuts amid persistent inflation; dollar strengthens against yen.
After Kevin Warsh’s Federal Reserve nomination and rising inflation, the Pound fell beneath 1.3800

Written on January 31, 2026 at 5:16 am, by
Sterling dips as USD strengthens on Warsh nomination, strong PPI; Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Ripple plunge.